Shad Gaspard
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 13, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Died
- May 17, 2020
- Active Years
- 1993–2022 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 42 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Shad Gaspard (Shad Javier Gaspard).
Birth: January 13, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Death: May 17, 2020 (age 39).
Professions: American professional wrestler, actor, stunt performer, bodybuilder, model, and former bodyguard.
Wrestling details: Signed with Inoki Genome Federation (IGF); best known for time with WWE (performing under his real name or as Shad); teamed with JTG as the tag team Cryme Tyme on the Raw brand.
Acting credits/notable works: Key and Peele, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Black Panther.
Death circumstances (from sources): Swept out to sea while swimming at Marina Del Rey Beach, caught in a rip current.
Draft 1: Shad Javier Gaspard was an American professional wrestler, actor, and stunt performer. Born on January 13, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York, he was best known for his career with World Wrestling Entertainment, where he performed as Shad or under his real name. During his time in WWE, he was a member of the tag team Cryme Tyme alongside his partner JTG on the Raw brand. Gaspard was also signed with the Inoki Genome Federation. His acting credits include Key and Peele, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, and Black Panther. He was also a bodybuilder, model, and former bodyguard. Gaspard died on May 17, 2020, at the age of 39, after being caught in a rip current
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Shad Gaspard (focusing on acting) based only on provided sources.
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Source [1]: Shad Gaspard (TMDB). Known for acting. 36 known credits. Birthday: Jan 13, 1981. Death: May 17, 2020 (39 years old). Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Source [2]: Wikipedia. Shad Javier Gaspard (Jan 13, 1981 – May 17, 2020). American professional wrestler, actor, and stunt performer. Best known for WWE (performed as Shad or real name).
Source [3]: Kinobox. Known for films/shows: Key and Peele, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Black Panther.
Source [4]: Mojecelebrity. Mentions Dwayne Johnson (context of tears/sacrifice, but doesn't explicitly list a role).
Source [5]: CNN. Death details: Swept out to sea while swimming at Marina Del Rey Beach on Sunday (May 17, 2020).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Professional Background.
Shad Javier Gaspard was an American professional wrestler, actor, and stunt performer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 13, 1981, he was best known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he performed under his real name or mononymously as Shad. He was also signed with the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF).
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In his acting career, Gaspard has 36 known credits. His work includes appearances in Key and Peele, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, and Black Panther.
Paragraph 3: Personal/Death details (if needed to reach word count or provide context).
Gaspard passed away on May 17, 2020, at the age of 39. He was reported missing after being caught in a rip current while swimming at the Marina Del Rey Beach.
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Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts without inventing anything.
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I can include the details about his wrestling persona (Cryme Tyme with JTG on the Raw brand) as part of his professional background, as the prompt asks for a "career overview" and the sources link his wrestling and acting.
Revised Draft:
Shad Javier Gaspard was an American professional wrestler, actor, and stunt performer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 13, 1981, he was widely recognized for his tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). During his time with WWE, he performed under his real name or mononymously as Shad. He was also a member of the tag team Cryme Tyme, where he teamed with his partner JTG on the Raw brand. Additionally, Gaspard was signed with the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF).
As an actor, Gaspard has 36 known credits. His filmography includes work on Key and Peele, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, and Black Panther. Beyond his wrestling and acting
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
42 titles- WWE Hall Of Fame 2022 (2022) as Shad Gaspard
- Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) as Lords Leader (uncredited)
- Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) Stunts
- GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 3: Part 2 (2019) as Shad Gaspard
- WrestleCade Supershow 2019 (2019)
- Black Panther (2018) as (uncredited)
- Black Panther (2018) Stunts
- The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) as Muhammad Ali
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as (uncredited)
- Sandy Wexler (2017) Stunts
- Officer Downe (2016) as Brick
- Welcome to Willits (2016) as Captain Carter
- WWE 24 (2015) as Shad
- Get Hard (2015) as Big Ass Julian
- My First Miracle (2015) as Jack
- Wrestling Isn't Wrestling (2015) as Theater Audience Member
- Brothers (2015) as Ronnie Cross
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014) as Lou
- Think Like a Man Too (2014) as The Goldenrod (uncredited)
- The Haunted Hathaways (2013) as Officer Bugliari
- Petunia (2013) as XL
- Key & Peele (2012) as Rhinos Teammate
- The Exes (2011) as Warren
- WWE Extreme Rules 2010 (2010) as Shad Gaspard
- WWE Wrestlemania XXVI (2010) as Shad Gaspard
- Chris Benoit: The Aftermath (2010) as Himself
- WWE Superstars (2009)
- WWE WrestleMania XXV (2009) as Shad Gaspard (Lumberjack)
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVI (2009) as Shad Gaspard
- WWE SummerSlam 2009 (2009) as Shad Gaspard
- WWE Survivor Series 2008 (2008) as Shad Gaspard
- WWE Cyber Sunday 2008 (2008) as Shad Gaspard
- WWE Unforgiven 2008 (2008) as Himself
- WWE New Year's Revolution 2007 (2007) as Shad
- WWE ECW (2006) as Shad
- WWE Cyber Sunday 2006 (2006) as Shad
- WWE Tough Enough (2001) as Self
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Shad
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Shad Gaspard
- Raw (1993) as Shad
- Raw (1993) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shad Gaspard best known for?
Shad Gaspard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020), Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020), Black Panther (2018), Black Panther (2018).
When and where was Shad Gaspard born?
Shad Gaspard was born on January 13, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. They passed away on May 17, 2020.
How many credits does Shad Gaspard have?
Shad Gaspard has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2022.
What is Shad Gaspard's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Shad Gaspard (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Key & Peele (2012) as Rhinos Teammate — aged about 31
- WWE SummerSlam 2009 (2009) as Shad Gaspard — aged about 28
- WWE Tough Enough (2001) as Self — aged about 20
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Shad — aged about 18
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) — aged about 18
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Shad Gaspard — aged about 18
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