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Richard Lee Givens

SAG,  AFTRA

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818-437-8924

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    Physical Characteristics:

    Gender: Male
    Height: 6' 0"
    Weight: 200 lbs.
    Hair: Bald
    Eyes: Brown
    Bust/Chest: 46"
    Hips: 36"
    Body Type(s): Athletic,  Muscular
    Portrayable Age: 35 years - 45 years
    Portrayable Ethnicities: African,  African American,  Haitian,  Jamaican
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    Experience:

    Film
    Zombies Unleashed Omar L.A. Beats Entertainment
    Star Trek - Insurrection Operations Division Ensign Jonathan Frakes
    Rampart Andre L.A. Beats Entertainment
    Broken Glass Reverend Johnson L.A. Beats Entertainment
    Tyson Butch Lewis HBO
    Credits
    Richard Lee Givens Bio http://www.labeats.com/richbio.aspx
    Actor Bio
    Richard attended Grant High School in Van Nuys, California and broke several football rushing records and still holds the record for Longest yards ran from the yard of scrimmage as a Running Back at Grant High School. Richard loved entertaining so much that he decided to be the Noon D.J. during Lunch at Grant High.
     
    Richard's dad lived on the east side of Long Beach, so Richard would spend time between Long Beach & North Hollywood. This allowed Richard to be able to be versatile in the art of verbal communication. (East Side Long Beach as opposed to the Suburbs of North Hollywood.) After leaving High School, Richard attended Trade School for Computers, and then entered the job market as a Computer Operator. After one of the Companies went out of business in 1994. Richard decided to study the Entertainment field. After appearing in several films and commercials such as the HBO Special Tyson (The Story of Mike Tyson's life), playing the part of Butch Lewis, as well as appearing in Star Trek: Insurrection as a Operations Division Ensign, and the Stage Play "The Bar of God" (playing the part of the Priest), Richard knew that this was what he wanted to do. By being on the movie sets Richard was able to study other actors, directors, and film crews in action. Richard became a human sponge for knowledge of the industry. Richard also went back to being a D.J., even doing some interning with Little Ricci from Mega 100 Radio Station. Richard also D.J.'d at various Night Clubs and Private Parties. Richard began writing Rampart in 1994. The story had been written before the Rampart scandal had appeared in the News. Richard decided to use the title name of Rampart because the content of his film was very similar to the Rampart story. Richard's Has several films on the Netflix and Blockbuster catalog as well as Amazon (BROKEN GLASS (2005), (ZOMBIES UNLEASHED (2010). Upcoming projects will revolve around Family Comedies, and Spiritual Venues. Richard is currently developing THE SINGLE DADDY SHOW, www.SingleDaddyShow.com which revolves around Single Parenting. Richard is also casting for his Family Comedy A Little Problem (2012).
     

    Skills and Training:

    Special Skills
    Actor, Auto Mechanic, Barber, Bartender, Baseball Player, Basketball Player, Bicyclist (Racing), Billiard Player, Bodybuilder, Bowler, Boxer, Carpenter, Chef, Comedian (Stand-Up), Dealer (Casino), Disc Jockey, Dog Sled Racer, Firefighter, Fisherman, Football Player, Golfer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Horseback Rider, Kick Boxer, Law Enforcement Official, Marksman (Rifles & Pistols), Martial Arts Specialist, Model, Motorcyclist, Mountain Biker, Photographer, Physical Fitness Expert, Race Car Driver, Racquet Ball Player, Rodeo Performer, Roller Blader, Soccer Player, Track & Field Athlete, Volleyball Player, Wrestler
    Professional Training/Education
    Joey Paul - TV/Film Scene Study - Talent Ventures, Inc
    Sandra Merrill - On Camera Commercials
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