Native of Chester, Pennsylvania, this accomplished actor and writer graduated from Howard University's Department of Drama in 1977 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Alongside his actress-wife Margaret Bynum Holtz, he founded the Real Life Theater Ministry in Harlem, a testament to his dedication to the arts.
Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over three decades, he has worked in various mediums, including theater, film, and television. His impressive acting credits include performances in off-Broadway productions, television shows, music videos, and feature films.
As a writer, he has penned numerous plays, including Black Codes from the Underground, The Anansi X-5000, Malcolm X... Unfinished Business, Look At Me, Trip This, A Christ Mass Story, and his latest work, Granmma's Hands.
Beyond his creative pursuits, he has also made significant contributions to arts education. As a Teaching Artist in Residence, he has worked with various organizations, including the New Jersey State Council for the Arts, Playwright's Theater of New Jersey, NJPAC, the New York Shakespeare Festival's Playwriting in the Schools Program, Community Works, Mind Builders-Positive Youth Troupe, New York University's Creative Arts Team, The Children's Art Carnival, and Theater for the Forgotten's Changing Scenes.
In 2008, he was honored to serve as a Cultural Envoy to South Africa through the U.S. Department of State as a playwright.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, he co-founded Black World Studios with entertainment executive Sam David, focusing on TV production.
