Ken Lawson Explained

Ken Lawson
Birth Name:Kenneth Lawson
Birth Date:28 March 1976
Birth Place:West Covina, California, U.S.
Othername:Ken L.
Occupation:Actor, rapper
Years Active:1996–present

Kenneth Lawson (born March 28, 1976), better known as Ken L., is an American actor and rapper. He is best known for his role as Thaddeus "T" Tyrell Radcliffe, Jr. on the UPN comedy sitcom The Parkers.[1] [2]

Early life

Ken Lawson performed in many talent shows when he was a young boy. Around 1996, he began to produce and write music.

Career

Lawson's first acting role came when he portrayed Carl in the sitcom In the House. After that he was later cast in the role of "T" (Thaddeus Tyrell Radcliffe) on the UPN sitcom The Parkers, which is the spin-off series of Moesha. He had a recurring role in season 1 and then became a regular cast member for the remainder of the show, seasons 2 through 5. He appeared in 106 episodes. After The Parkers ended in 2004, he took a break from acting and then began making appearances in small roles like appearing as an African American aide in Malibu's Most Wanted, as Mike, and a made-for-TV movie called Pimp 24/7 as Icey. Nowadays Lawson can be seen on the Bounce TV sitcom In The Cut, as a series regular since the show's inception in 2015. He reunites with his The Parkers co-star Dorien Wilson.

In 2023, Lawson appeared as a minor recurring character playing Officer Driver in the BET soap drama The Oval.

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1999FlossinDeebo
2001The Learning CurveBeverly Hills Officer #2
2003Malibu's Most WantedAfrican American Aide
2005GankedCousin Jerome
2007Song of DavidWinstonshort film
2008Massa CardKenshort film
2009Mike
Pimp 24/7IceyTV movie
20105 Ways to Split Apart the DayWeldonshort film
2011I Was HerSteveshort film, also producer
2015Benjamin TroublesNelson
2024LuminaGeorge

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1999 - 2004The ParkersThaddeus "T" RadcliffMain role
1996 - 1999In the HouseCarlRecurring role
1997Smart GuyTikoGuest (1 episode)
Chicago HopeNathan JessupGuest (1 episode)
1999MoeshaThaddeus "T" RadcliffGuest (1 episode)
2001The Proud FamilyTimothy SmytheVoice cast (1 episode)
2011 -2013Love That Girl!DeMiracleGuest (2 episodes)
2015 - 2021In the CutKenny ClarkMain role
2023 - PresentThe OvalOfficer DriverMinor recurring role

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: **Exclusive Interview with Ken L from The Parkers and he is also known for his work on a sitcom television show called In The House** . Martini & Scotch . September 14, 2009 . Livingly Media, Inc . 16 September 2012.
  2. Web site: Ken Lawson: Credits . TV Guide Online Holdings, LLC . 16 September 2012.