IronE Singleton

Birth Name:

Robert Singleton

Birth Place:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession

Actor

Formed a non-profit performing arts school called IronE School of the Arts
Attended the University of Georgia on academic and football scholarships, completing a double major in Theater and Speech Communications
Had a tumultuous childhood and turned to football as a way to cope
Wrote, directed and performed a one-man stage production called "IronE ․․․ The Resurrected" early in his career, which earned critical acclaim
Quote: "There were times where they would be like, 'IronE you want to take a break?' and I'm like No․ Let's get this shot․ Let's do it․' Because that's how it worked in football․ I don't care how tired you are, this game's not over until that horn sounds․""
Quote: "[on returning to Atlanta] "I lived that life for so many years, trying to avoid violence and the drug epidemic, and here I was working on a major Hollywood production․""
Best known as the menacing kingpin Alton in "The Blind Side" and for his role as T-Dog in "The Walking Dead․"
A lyricist in his spare time, his music includes "We Are the Walking Dead" and "The Blind Side․"
In his free time, he serves as a motivational speaker
Wrote introductions for two zombie themed anthologies, "Zombie Survival Crew: Undead Is Not An Option" and "Appalachia Undead․"

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