Ernest Dancy
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 9, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 2001–2026 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Ernest L. Dancy is an American actor, writer, director, producer, and creator born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1981 to parents Ernest and Sheila Dancy. Raised in the Redhook and Bedford-Stuyvesant sections of Brooklyn, he initially focused on pursuing a career in the NBA rather than acting. Throughout his career, he has been credited with ten known works. His professional portfolio includes acting roles and contributions to various projects such as Zombieland, American Gangster, Prime, Gossip Girl, Plasterhead, Basketball Girlfriends, Monsters in the Woods, Knuckle Game, and Lot Patrol. He maintains a content score of 88 on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Ernest Dancy is an American actor, creator, director, and producer born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1981. Raised in the Redhook and Bedford-Stuyvesant sections of Brooklyn, Dancy did not initially pursue a career in the entertainment industry. During his youth, his primary focus was on playing basketball with the goal of reaching the NBA.
Throughout his professional career, Dancy has accumulated ten known acting credits. His filmography includes appearances in various projects such as Zombieland, American Gangster, Prime, Plasterhead, Basketball Girlfriends, Monsters in the Woods, and Knuckle Game. In addition to his acting work, he has been credited as a writer for the project titled Lot Patrol. His work in the industry spans multiple roles, including acting, creating, directing, and producing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Lot Patrol (2026) Creator
- Basketball Girlfriends (2014) as Tyrone
- Monsters in the Woods (2012) as Eric
- Zombieland (2009) as Businessman Zombie (uncredited)
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Devin
- American Gangster (2007) as Hustler (uncredited)
- Plasterhead (2006) as David
- Knuckle Game (2006) as Terry
- Knuckle Game (2006) Director
- Knuckle Game (2006) Producer
- Prime (2005) as Basketball Player (uncredited)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Grimes
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What movies or TV shows is Ernest Dancy best known for?
Ernest Dancy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lot Patrol (2026), Basketball Girlfriends (2014), Zombieland (2009), Gossip Girl (2007).
When and where was Ernest Dancy born?
Ernest Dancy was born on June 9, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ernest Dancy have?
Ernest Dancy has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
What is Ernest Dancy's background in cinema and television?
Ernest L. Dancy is an American actor, writer, director, producer, and creator born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1981 to parents Ernest and Sheila Dancy. Raised in the Redhook and Bedford-Stuyvesant sections of Brooklyn, he initially focused on pursuing a career in the NBA rather than acting. Throughout his career, he has ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Basketball Girlfriends (2014) as Tyrone — aged about 33
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Devin — aged about 26
- American Gangster (2007) as Hustler (uncredited) — aged about 26
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Grimes — aged about 20
- Zombieland (2009) as Businessman Zombie (uncredited) — aged about 28
- Prime (2005) as Basketball Player (uncredited) — aged about 24
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