Biography
White has showcased his talent with a multitude of characters in different genres of film. In 2011, White starred in the Bollywood romantic comedy film "Politics of Love" opposite Mallika Sherawat, Loretta Devine and Ruby Dee. "Politics of Love" is a romantic comedy that follows the fortunes of a campaign team caught up in a whirlwind of euphoric romances during Obama's presidential push. On the small screen, White also reprised his popular role of ‘Marcus' in the Emmy-award® nominated drama series "Men of A Certain Age" which stars Ray Romano, Andre Braugher and Scott Bakula as three best friends in their late forties dealing with the realities of middle age. White is almost a nemesis to Braugher's character ‘Owen' as he constantly outshines him at the car lot where they are both salesmen.
In 2009, White starred in Tyler Perry 's "I Can Do Bad All by Myself " opposite Taraji P. Henson. He also appeared opposite Channing Tatum and Terrance Howard in "Fighting " and alongside World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Cena
in the film "12 Rounds ". In 2008, he starred alongside Jason Statham in the fantasy-adventure epic "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale ". White also starred in the musical-drama "Stomp the Yard " and opposite Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson in Disney's box office hit "The Game Plan." Other notable film credits include the box office hit "The Family Stone " and Independent Spirit Award - nominated film "Brick ".
A Boston native and son of a licensed financial consultant mother and professional basketball player father (legend JoJo White of the Boston Celtics), White was instilled with the importance of both sports and education throughout his childhood. He studied Political Science, Psychology and Theatre at Dartmouth College. He continued to play football and lacrosse throughout his college years and upon graduation was signed by both an NFL (New England Patriots) and NLL (Boston Blazers) team. In 2000, due to an injury, White made the transition from professional athlete to investment broker. Later on, a chance meeting with an entertainment executive led him to leave the world of finance to begin a new career in modeling and eventually acting.
White is most recognizable to television audiences as ‘Detective Tavon Garris' on the award- winning FX crime drama "The Shield." Other television credits include CBS' "Moonlight," UPN's "Moesha," "The Parkers," and "Second Time Around " as well as MTV 's "Spyder Games." He returned from touring the United States in David E. Talbert's stage show "What My Husband Doesn't Know" alongside Michelle Williams, Ann Nesby, Clifton Davis and Morris Chestnut.
He also has a philanthropic side to him and has co-founded a multitude of different ventures including: the Helping Hands Celebrity Weekend (HHCW) in St. Thomas, US VI which creates a unique arena where members of the entertainment industry, professional athletes and corporate leaders can unite and support one another's charitable efforts; He is also a founding partner of a full-service film, television and broadband production company based in Los Angeles, CA.
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Actor
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2023 |
Every Breath She Takes (TV movie) |
Stereoscope |
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2019 |
Black Privilege (TV movie) |
Dear Frank |
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2018 |
Amateur |
Never Heard |
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We Belong Together |
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2017 |
Media (TV movie) |
2016 |
36 Hour Layover |
Only for One Night |
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2015 |
Bachelors |
My Favorite Five |
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Walter |
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Where Children Play |
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With This Ring (TV movie) |
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2013 |
Someone to Love |
2012 |
Good Deeds |
The Cabin in the Woods |
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2009 |
12 Rounds |
Fighting |
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I Can Do Bad All by Myself |
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2007 |
Daddy's Little Girls |
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale |
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Motives 2 |
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Stomp the Yard |
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The Game Plan |
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2006 |
DOA: Dead or Alive |
North Hills |
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Ways of the Flesh |
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2005 |
Brick |
Dirty |
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The Family Stone |
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Venice Underground |
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2004 |
Mr 3000 |
Trois 3: The Escort |
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2003 |
Malibooty! |
Redemption |
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The Lone Ranger (TV movie) |
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The Movie Hero |
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2002 |
Nancy Drew (TV movie) |
2001 |
Me and Mrs. Jones |
2000 |
Something to Sing About (TV movie) |
1999 |
The Best Man |
1997 |
The MatchMaker |
Documentaries | |
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2020 |
Bad Vibes, Brown Eyes: The Redemption Story |
2018 |
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' (series) |
Black is the New Hollywood (E03) |
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Legends and Pioneers (E01) |
Music videos | |
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2011 |
Monica: Until It's Gone |
Producer
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2019 |
Dear Frank |
2018 |
Never Heard |
2016 |
Only for One Night |
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2018 |
Monogamy |
Performer
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2023 |
What's Up Now |
2009 |
The 40th NAACP Image Awards |
2007 |
21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards |