Vicellous Shannon

Birth Name:

Vicellous Reon Shannon

Birth Place:

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Profession

Actor

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
Got his big break on an episode of the TV series "Dangerous Minds" in 1996
Made his acting debut in an episode of the TV series "MacGyver" in 1991
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

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