Allen Maldonado facts for kids
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Allen Maldonado
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Maldonado in 2022
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| Born | May 20, 1983 Bellflower, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Allen Maldonado (born May 20, 1983) is an American actor, filmmaker, and business owner. You might know him as Curtis from the comedy show Black-ish, or as Bobby from the series The Last O.G.. He also played Rooster in the drama series Heels and Alan Decker in the movie Psych 3: This Is Gus.
Besides acting, Allen is an entrepreneur. He has his own clothing line and created an app called Everybody Digital, which helps people discover short films.
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Life and Career
Early Life and First Roles
Allen Maldonado grew up in California. He was raised by his mother, as his father passed away when he was young. Maldonado's family background is both Puerto Rican and African-American.
His first big acting role was in the movie Friday After Next. He has said that the famous rapper and actor Ice Cube gave him his first chance to be on a movie set. After that, Maldonado started making his own short films. His films were shown at many festivals and won awards.
Creating an App for Films
Even though his short films were successful, Maldonado felt that not enough people got to see them. He wanted to find a better way to share short films with the world.
While he was working on the TV show Black-ish, the show's creator, Kenya Barris, gave him an idea. This inspired Maldonado to create an app just for short films. The app, called Everybody Digital, was launched on October 3, 2017. It has been called "the Netflix of short films" because it lets you stream many different short movies.
Major Roles
In 2018, Maldonado was in the remake of the classic movie Super Fly. He also had a main role in the TBS comedy series The Last O.G.. He played Cousin Bobby, a character who grows and changes alongside the main character, Tray, played by Tracy Morgan.
Notable Roles
Allen Maldonado has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most well-known roles.
Television
- The Young and the Restless (2004) - He played Jamal in 17 episodes of this long-running show.
- You're the Worst (2014–2016) - He had a recurring role as Honeynutz.
- Black-ish (2015–2019) - He played Curtis Miller Jr., a friend of the main characters.
- The Last O.G. (2018–2020) - He was a main cast member, playing Cousin Bobby.
- Sneakerheads (2020) - He starred as Devin in this comedy series about friends searching for rare sneakers.
- Heels (2021–2023) - He played Rooster Robbins, a talented wrestler.
- The Wonder Years (2021–2023) - He played Coach Long in this series about growing up in the 1960s.
Movies
- The Ugly Truth (2009) - He played a character named Duane.
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) - He played Tone in this movie about the rap group N.W.A.
- Superfly (2018) - He played a character named Litty.
- Project Power (2020) - He appeared as Landry in this Netflix superhero movie.
- House Party (2023) - He played Kyle in this comedy film.
Voice Acting
Maldonado has also used his voice for animated characters.
- Maya and the Three (2021) - He voiced Rico in this animated fantasy series.
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (2024) - He provides the voice for the character Zip.
Filmmaking
Besides acting, Maldonado is a talented filmmaker. He has written, directed, and produced many of his own short films. He was also a writer and story editor for the TV shows Survivor's Remorse and The Last O.G., helping to create the stories for many episodes.
See also
In Spanish: Allen Maldonado para niños
