Fitz Houston

Fitz Houston

71 · Born: Jun 9, 1953

Personal Details

BornJun 9, 1953 Bristol, Virginia, USA

Biography

Fitz Houston is a multifaceted individual with a career spanning over 40 years in the entertainment industry. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous TV series, including Fresh off the Boat, This is Us, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Baskets, to name a few.

In addition to his television credits, Fitz has also made appearances in various films, such as Get Thee Behind Me! and The Deposition. He has also starred in short films like Cold Comfort and Just Another Day, which he also produced and directed alongside his wife, Jahna Houston.

Fitz's theater credits are equally impressive, with lead roles in hit shows like "Chicago Club Rumboogie" and gospel musicals such as "A Sugga Daddy Aint Always Sweet" and "Sid Burston's Get Thee Behind Me". His other notable theater credits include "Summers in Suffolk", "Proposals", and "Fences".

Beyond his acting career, Fitz is also a musician and has released five Christian CD projects, including "Interludes I & II", "Rappin' and Praisin' His Name", "Jammin' With The Lord", and "Sixty-Six Books In The Bible". He is also an accomplished flugelhorn player.

Fitz is a prolific writer and has published several Christian books, including "Men, Let's Talk" and his book of inspirational poetry, "Spirit Rhymes". He is also the proud father of his son, Jonathan, and six grandchildren.

In addition to his creative pursuits, Fitz is also a passionate advocate for the arts and has produced several TV shows and short films that showcase unknown talent. His production company, JahnaHugh Entertainment, is a collaborative effort with his wife, Jahna Houston, and they produce, direct, and edit projects together.

Career

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2023
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2011
New Girl
New Girl as Plumber
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2009
{"id":200233,"title":"Rich in Spirit","year":"2007","character":"Melvin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rich-in-spirit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200233.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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{"id":107,"title":"The X-Files","year":2001,"character":"Station Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-x-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The X-Files
The X-Files as Station Manager
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2000
Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire as S.P. #1 (voice)
{"id":16497,"title":"Four Dogs Playing Poker","year":"2000","character":"Plainclothes Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-dogs-playing-poker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16497.jpg"},"released":1}
Four Dogs Playing Poker
Four Dogs Playing Poker as Plainclothes Cop
{"id":11039,"title":"The Michael Richards Show","year":2000,"character":"Police Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-michael-richards-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11039.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":79,"title":"Seinfeld","year":1997,"character":"Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/seinfeld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":59751,"title":"Night of the Kickfighters","year":"1991","character":"Socrates","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-of-the-kickfighters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59751.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59751.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":159822,"title":"Chinatown Connection","year":"1990","character":"Tony","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chinatown-connection","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159822.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":215799,"title":"Monday Morning","year":"1990","character":"Chief Woods","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monday-morning-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215799.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215799.jpg"},"released":1}
Monday Morning
Monday Morning as Chief Woods
{"id":159986,"title":"A Killer Among Us","year":"1990","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-killer-among-us-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159986.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159986.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1989,"character":"Senator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Senator
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1986
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1983
Knight Rider
Knight Rider as Parole Board Member