Calvin Levels facts for kids

Calvin Levels (born September 30, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in several movies and TV shows. He also performed on stage, where he won an award and was nominated for a Tony Award.

Who is Calvin Levels?

Calvin Levels was born on September 30, 1954. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He became an actor and worked in films, television, and on stage. His career lasted from 1978 to 2003.

Early Acting Career

Calvin Levels started acting in the late 1970s. One of his first movie roles was in Charleston in 1979. He also appeared in A Christmas Without Snow and Ragtime early in his career.

Stage Success

In 1984, Calvin Levels starred in a play called Open Admissions. He played a character named Calvin Jefferson. His performance was highly praised. He won a Theatre World Award for his acting. He was also nominated for two other big awards: the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. These are very important awards in theater.

Famous Movie and TV Roles

Calvin Levels is well-known for his parts in several popular films.

• In 1987, he played Joe Gipp in the adventure comedy Adventures in Babysitting.
• He also appeared in the 1991 movie Johnny Suede.
• In 1994, he was Detective Calvin Jackson in the film Hellbound.

He also took on challenging roles in television. For example, in The Atlanta Child Murders (1985), he played Wayne Williams. To prepare for this role, he had to change his physical routine. He said it took months to get back to his usual self after filming.

Other Appearances

Calvin Levels acted in many other movies and TV shows.

• He was in Monsters in 1990.
• He played Junebug in the TV series Roc in 1991.
• In 1992, he appeared in In the Heat of the Night.
• He also had roles in films like Point of No Return (1993) and 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1996).
• His last known role was Trouble Truman in the 2003 film Black Listed.