Kene Holiday Biography

Fast Facts

• He became a member of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America after he became the full-time caregiver for his mother
• Was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for "Great World of Sound" in 2008
• While attending the University of Maryland he became the first African-American to perform in a leading role on the school's main stage
• Won the Newport International Film Festival Best Actor Award for Best Male Performance for "Great World of Sound" in 2007
• Even though he earned an athletics scholarship to the University of Maryland for his talents on the football field, he quickly learned that he had an undeniable passion for acting after taking a class on the history of theater
• After graduating from college he became a founding member of the D․C․ Black Repertory Company, where he would conduct workshops
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Love, American Style" in 1971
• Best known for his role as Tyler Hudson in "Matlock" and as Sergeant Curtis Baker in "Carter Country․"
• Was the voice of Roadblock in the 1980s animated series "G․I․ Joe" and "G․I․ Joe: The Revenge of Cobra․"
• Andy Griffith and Victor French would become his acting mentors while working on the sets of "Matlock" and "Carter Country․"
• Earned the nickname "Mr․ Hotshot" during his time as a star football player in high school