Dwayne Boyd is a multifaceted artist, exceling as a Producer, Director, and Actor, while also serving as an instructor at Premier Actors' Network (PAN),which he founded in 2003.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Boyd discovered his passion for acting at a young age. After completing high school, he served in the United States Army for seven years, before moving to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue his acting career.
Boyd honed his acting skills through various theater productions in the Atlanta area, including To Kill A Mockingbird and A Man's World. He then decided to share his expertise by developing the Premier Actor's Network, a group that offers weekly acting classes in Decatur, Georgia.
With over 110 students currently enrolled, Boyd's commitment to giving back to the community has impressed accomplished actor, writer, and director Robert Townsend, who has allowed Boyd to use rehearsal space at the Black Family Channel's network offices.
Boyd's creative talents extend beyond acting, as he has written, directed, and produced short films through his production company, 34th and Askew Productions. He has produced works such as Ruthless Company and Wanted: Video Girl, and has also produced several episodes of Gory Stories, a children's program on the Black Family Channel.
In addition to his work in film and television, Boyd has appeared in episodes of NBC's Surface, Lifetime's Army Wives and Drop Dead Diva, Black Family Channel's Playhouse 22 and Meet the Browns.
As a talented actor who respects and continually improves his craft, Boyd has positioned himself for further success in the filmmaking industry. His feature film, a romantic comedy titled 4 Minutes, was accepted into the prestigious American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and ranked top four out of 600 entries.
Boyd has also recently directed the SAG feature, The Ivy League, set to be released later this year, and is in development for his third feature, The Legacy of Frank Wallace, which he is slated to direct.
Boyd's success with Premier Actor's Network (PAN) continues to soar, with his classes including on-camera work, monologues, improvisations, scene study, and character development, to prepare students for roles in TV, film, commercials, and theatre.
He provides his students with an acting showcase at least twice a year, where they perform in front of hundreds of family, friends, and industry personnel, such as agents, casting directors, and producers. His recent showcase was deemed the best showcase thus far in metro Atlanta, with 80% of the actors obtaining opportunities for agent representation following the event.
Boyd finds great joy in seeing his diligent work with his students pave the road for their success, and this is what continues to drive him to strive for perfection in the art, live his dream, and fulfill his destiny.
