Sinbad

Birth Name:

David Adkins

Birth Place:

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Performed for American troops at a USO show at Tuzla Air Base
Was involved in the "Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You" AIDS awareness video in 1992
Was married to actress Laura Linney from 1995 to 2000
Went to the University of Denver on a basketball scholarship and lettered twice in the sport, but an injury ended his athletic career
Known for keeping his stand-up comedy act clean, avoiding derogatory statements and potentially offensive language
Acted in several television series, such as a "A Different World" and "The Sinbad Show," that featured realistic, well-rounded African American characters instead of the stereotypical roles common not long before the shows' times
Was a fan of the Harlem Globetrotters, who inspired his passion for basketball
Was the celebrity speaker at the 2011 MacWorld Expo
Released the album "Brain Damaged․"
With David Ritz, wrote "Sinbad's Guide to Life," published in 1997

1995Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Nominated
1996Image Award - Outstanding Performance in an Animated/Live-Action/Dramatic Youth or Children's Series/Special:Nominated
1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actor - Family:Winner

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