Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Biography
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is an actor and writer born on September 22, 1971, in New York City, New York, USA. Also known as Larry Gilliard Jr., he is recognized for his work in film, with known credits totaling 67 according to the Movie Database. Among the projects he is known for are the films The Waterboy, released in 1998, Walk of Shame, released in 2014, and One Night in Miami..., released in 2020. His professional profile encompasses both acting and writing disciplines within the television and film industries, originating from his birth location in New York.
Career overview
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is an actor and writer born on September 22, 1971, in New York City, New York, United States. Also known as Larry Gilliard Jr., he has built a professional career in the film and television industry, accumulating 67 known credits in the acting category according to database records.
Among his credited film appearances are the 1998 feature film The Waterboy, the 2014 film Walk of Shame, and the 2020 film One Night in Miami... These specific titles are highlighted as notable works associated with his acting career on the Movie Database platform.
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68 titles- Resentment (2025) as Coleman
- Big George Foreman (2023) as Archie Moore
- The Featherweight (2023) as Sandy Saddler
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021) as Azumadeen 'Deen' Tippett
- One Night in Miami... (2020) as Bundini Brown
- God Friended Me (2018) as Aaron
- Hot Air (2018) as Earl
- The Deuce (2017) as Chris Alston
- Bull (2016) as Prosecutor Benjamin
- Turnipseed: Legacy (2015) as John Turnipseed
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Latrell Wade
- Walk of Shame (2014) as Scrilla
- Graceland (2013) as Sean Logan
- Would You Rather (2013) as Dr. Barden
- Turnipseed: Second Chance (2013) as John Turnipseed
- Elementary (2012) as Dwyer Kirk
- Longmire (2012) as Burke
- The Wire: The Musical (2012) as D'Angelo Barksdale
- The Double (2011) as Agent Burton
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Bob Stookey
- The Good Wife (2009) as Ken Boxer Jr.
- Lie to Me (2009) as Marcus Weaver
- The Beast (2009) as Ray Beaumont
- Turnipseed (2009) as Johnny Turnipseed
- Fear Itself (2008) as James
- Spooked (2008) as James
- Army Wives (2007) as Marcus Williams
- The Wire: The Last Word (2007) as Self
- The Wire Odyssey (2007) as Self
- Friday Night Lights (2006) as Elden
- Numb3rs (2005) as Amos Shabaz
- CSI: NY (2004) as Officer Omar Lilly
- The Machinist (2004) as Jackson
- Brother to Brother (2004) as Marcus
- Woman Hollering Creek (2004) as Melvin
- Kill the Poor (2003) as Spike
- The Wire (2002) as D'Angelo Barksdale
- Less than Perfect (2002) as Chester
- Gangs of New York (2002) as Jimmy Spoils
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Eddie Roberts
- Home Invaders (2001)
- Trigger Happy (2001) as Ray
- Cecil B. Demented (2000) as Lewis
- Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) as Henry Jackson
- Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) as Henry Jackson
- Simply Irresistible (1999) as Nolan Traynor
- The Waterboy (1998) as Derek Wallace
- The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998) as Dontae
- A Soldier's Sweetheart (1998) as Shoeshine
- One Tough Cop (1998) as Curtis Wilkins
- Next Stop Wonderland (1998) as Brett
- White Lies (1997) as Leon Turner / Leon Chame
- Trees Lounge (1996) as James
- The Associate (1996) as Thomas, Plaza Bellhop
- Money Train (1995) as Hood
- Lotto Land (1995) as Hank
- Inflammable (1995) as Wesley Raines
- New York Undercover (1994) as Quentin
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as William Lyness
- George (1993)
- Girlfriend (1993)
- The Pickle (1993) as Boy Who Stopped
- Survive The Night (1993) as Satisfy
- In the Line of Duty: Street War (1992) as Will
- Straight Out of Brooklyn (1991) as Dennis Brown
- Law & Order (1990) as Aaron Dressler
- Law & Order (1990) as Attorney Dressler
- American Playhouse (1982) as Dennis Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lawrence Gilliard Jr. best known for?
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big George Foreman (2023), Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021), One Night in Miami... (2020), God Friended Me (2018).
When and where was Lawrence Gilliard Jr. born?
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. was born on September 22, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lawrence Gilliard Jr. have?
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is an actor and writer born on September 22, 1971, in New York City, New York, USA. Also known as Larry Gilliard Jr., he is recognized for his work in film, with known credits totaling 67 according to the Movie Database. Among the projects he is known for are the films The Waterboy, released in 19...