Kadeem Hardison Biography

Fast Facts

• Was educated at Eubie Blake Theatre and HB Studio in New York
• His mother, Bethann Hardison, has served as his manager
• His first acting job was in a 1981 after school special called "The Color of Friendship․"
• Made his feature film debut in the 1984 drama "Go Tell It on the Mountain․"
• Quote: "[on finding acting jobs] "You just have to find the right role at that right time․ You have to want them and they have to want you․ The moon has to be right and the sun has to be set, and all that has to be together before it works out․""
• His breakout role was as Dwayne Wayne on the sitcom "A Different World․"
• Known mostly as an actor, he made his motion picture directorial debut with 2013's "The Dark Party․"