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Chaz Lamar Shepherd
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| Other names | Chaz Shepherd |
| Occupation | Actor, singer-songwriter, host, entertainment personality |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Chaz Lamar Shepherd is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Artis Tower in Me and the Boys and John Hamilton on 7th Heaven. He also played Piranha in the superhero series Luke Cage. Many people also remember him as Al Bryant in the 1998 TV miniseries The Temptations.
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Early Life and First Steps
Chaz Shepherd grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was very active in his church, Tindley Temple United Methodist Church. He also went to Evelyn Graves Christian Academy. His mother, Cheryl Shepherd, is a dancer and choreographer. She helped manage his career from a young age. Chaz first performed on stage when he was just 5 years old. He was the host at a dance show for his mother's dance school.
Chaz Shepherd's Acting Career
Chaz Shepherd's first professional acting job was in a play called Fame. This play was put on by the Walnut Street Theatre.
TV Show Roles
On television, Chaz has had many memorable roles. He played Al Bryant in The Temptations, a miniseries about the famous music group. He was also Artis Tower, the son of Steve Tower, on the show Me and the Boys. Chaz also appeared in other popular shows like In the House, Moesha, and Sister, Sister.
From 1996 to 2001, he played John Hamilton on the family drama 7th Heaven. Later, he had a recurring role as Trey Wiggs on The Game. In 2018, he played Raymond "Piranha" Jones in the second season of Luke Cage. He also sang as a guest lead vocalist on Judith Christie McAllister's album "Send Judah First" in 2000.
Movies and Stage Work
Chaz Shepherd has also acted in movies. He played Stevie in the film Set It Off. On Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City, he performed in two big musicals. He played Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2018. Before that, in 2005, he played Harpo in The Color Purple. He also toured the country in 2009 and 2010 with the musical Dreamgirls, playing Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Survive the Night | Thad | TV movie |
| 1994–1995 | Me and the Boys | Artis Tower | 19 episodes |
| 1995 | A Pig's Tale | Royce | Direct to video |
| 1996 | Moesha | Whitlock | Episode: "Million Boy March" |
| Minor Adjustments | Bam | 2 episodes | |
| The Nutty Professor | Student | ||
| The Steve Harvey Show | Dexter | Episode: "Loose Lips Sink Friendships" | |
| Set It Off | Stevie Newsom | Credited as Chaz Lamar Shepard | |
| 1996–1997 | Sister, Sister | Shawn Russell | 3 episodes |
| 1996–2001 | 7th Heaven | John Hamilton | 33 episodes |
| 1998 | Twice the Fear | College student | Direct to video |
| In the House | Mark | 4 episodes | |
| The Temptations | Elbridge "Al" Bryant | TV movie | |
| 2001 | Touched by an Angel | Young Candy McCloud | Episode: The Perfect Game |
| 2001–2002 | The Parkers | Aaron | 4 episodes |
| 2002 | The Division | Keith | Episode: "This Thing Called Love" |
| 2004 | Woman Thou Art Loosed | Deacon | |
| 2006–2007 & 2012 | The Game | Trey Wiggs | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Haters Back Off! | Keith | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Blue Bloods | Detective Chamberlin | Episode: "Close Calls" |
| Marvel's Luke Cage | Raymond "Piranha" Jones | 6 episodes | |
| 2019 | Almost Love | Damon | |
| 2022 | Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story | Marvin Sapp | TV movie |
| 2023 | Saturdays | Doug Jones | Episode: "Skates, Lies & Videos" |
Discography
Chaz Shepherd has also released his own music.
Albums
- Love & Truth
- Released: October 26, 2010
- Formats: CD, Digital Download
