Kent Faulcon Explained

Birth Name:Kent D. Faulcon
Years Active:1985–present

Kent Faulcon (born 1971) is an American actor, director, and writer. He has made several contributions to Black independent film festivals.[1]

Early life

Faulcon was born in 1971 and grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina.[2] Faulcon graduated from University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.[3]

Career

In 1985, Faulcon's acting career started as a child actor in Sparks, a TV series.[3] [4]

Personal life

Faulcon is married with two children.[3]

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRole
1989Dream a Little Dream Low Life #3
1995Die Hard with a Vengeance Gang Member #3
1997Men in Black2nd Lt. Jake Jensen
Red CornerMarine Guard
1999American BeautySale House Man #3
2002DragonflyPaul Reardon
BugThe Odwalla Deliveryman
SolarisPatient #1
2004Strange FruitWilliam Boyals
2005War of the WorldsWar of the Worlds Soldier
2014SelmaSullivan Jackson
Television
YearTitleRoleEpisode
1985-1988SparksNathan
1996SlidersBilly Rae Bledsoe"The Good, the Bad, and the Wealthy
1998Greg Sanders"Dust, Lust, Destiny"
1998/2000JAGGunnery Chief (1998), L Cpl. Sheets (2000)"Going After Francesca" (1998), "Surface Warfare" (2000)
1999Promised LandOscar Davis"Wounded Hearts", "The Visitor"
2000NYPD BlueRandall Dixon"The Irvin Files"
2000CharmedGil Corso"Chick Flick", "Murphy's Luck"
2000Rude AwakeningHenry"Three Men and a Womb", "Truth Don't Fail Me Now"
2000GirlfriendsFrank Anderson"The Importance of Being Frank"
2001Strong MedicineMelvis 'Mel' MacRane"Relief"
2002/2003Soul FoodMichael King"Past Imperfect" (2002), "All Together Alone" (2003)
2003L.A. DragnetDet. Kevin Tolan"The Brass Ring", "All That Glitters"
20047th HeavenMarine Recruiter"Healing Old Wounds"
2004Like FamilyDave"Brother's Keeper"
2004Joan of ArcadiaDuncan"The Cat", "Back to the Garden"
2004NCISCmdr. Reynolds"Lt. Jane Doe"
200524CHP Officer Pantell"Day 4: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m."
2005Correctional Officer"Whacked"
2006VanishedTicket Agent"Warm Springs"
2007Criminal MindsDet. Fuller"Distress"
2007SharkJohn Ramsey"Trial by Fire"
2007LifeComputer Lab Tech"Powerless"
2007/2008Lincoln HeightsStraghan"Suspicion" (2007), "The New Wild Ones" (2008)
2008Desperate HousewivesOfficer Ramsey"In Buddy's Eyes"
2008Bones"Dr. Jason Bergman"The Wannabe in the Weeds"
2008Boston LegalOwen Patterson"The Bad Seed"
2010Love That Girl!Brian"A Fool for You"
2011 - 2017Tyler Perry's For Better or WorseRichard Ellington

Awards and nominations

Arizona Black Filmmakers Showcase
Hollywood Black Film Festival
San Diego Black Film Festival
San Francisco Black Film Festival
Texas Black Film Festival

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kent-faulcon/7/524/88 . Kent Faulcon . linkedin . August 8, 2018.
  2. Web site: http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/a-conversation-with-kent-faulcon-star-of-the-tbs-sitcom-for-better-or-worse/ . A Conversation with Kent Faulcon . February 6, 2012 . August 8, 2018.
  3. Web site: http://www.kentfaulconspeaks.com/about . Kent Faulcon . KentFaulvonSpeaks.com . August 9, 2018.
  4. Web site: http://history.capitolbroadcasting.com/programs/childrens-shows/sparks/. The History of Capitol Broadcasting Company: Sparks . August 9, 2018.