Vicellous Shannon Biography

Fast Facts

• Participated in Deejay Ra's Hip-Hop Literacy campaign by recording a public service announcement encouraging people to read Rubin "Hurricane" Carter's autobiography
• Was nominated for two Black Reel Awards for Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actor for "Freedom Song" in 2001 and "Dancing in September" in 2002
• Studied acting at The Actors Workshop with R․J․ Adams, paying for his tuition by performing chores at the facility
• Made his acting debut in an episode of the TV series "MacGyver" in 1991
• Got his big break on an episode of the TV series "Dangerous Minds" in 1996
• Best known for his role as Lesra in "The Hurricane" and as Keith Palmer in "24․"
• Played baseball in high school and was considering going professional until an injured hamstring caused him to consider acting