Kent Faulcon facts for kids
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Kent Faulcon
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Kent Faulcon in 2016
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Kent D. Faulcon
1971 (age 53–54) |
| Occupation | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Kent Faulcon, born in 1971, is an American actor, director, and writer. He is known for his work in movies and TV shows, and he has also helped out with independent film festivals that celebrate Black filmmakers.
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Early Life and Education
Kent Faulcon was born in 1971 and grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. He went to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. There, he earned a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, which helped him prepare for his acting career.
Kent Faulcon's Acting Journey
Kent Faulcon started his acting career when he was young. In 1985, he appeared as a child actor in a TV series called Sparks. Since then, he has acted in many different films and television shows.
Movies Featuring Kent Faulcon
Kent Faulcon has appeared in several well-known movies. Some of his roles include:
- In 1995, he was in Die Hard with a Vengeance.
- In 1997, he played a role in Men in Black.
- He also appeared in the movie American Beauty in 1999.
- In 2005, he was part of the film War of the Worlds.
- More recently, in 2014, he acted in Selma, a movie about important historical events.
Television Roles
Kent Faulcon has also been a familiar face on television. He has appeared in many popular TV series over the years.
- From 1985 to 1988, he played Nathan in Sparks.
- In 1996, he was in an episode of Sliders.
- He had roles in shows like JAG and NYPD Blue around the year 2000.
- He also appeared in Charmed and Girlfriends in 2000.
- Later, he was seen in NCIS in 2004 and 24 in 2005.
- From 2011 to 2017, he played Richard Ellington in Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse.
Personal Life
Kent Faulcon is married and has two children.
Awards and Recognition
Kent Faulcon has been recognized for his work in film, especially in independent film festivals.
- He won the "Audience Choice Award" at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in 2007 for Sister's Keeper.
- He also won the "Audience Choice Award" at the Texas Black Film Festival in 2008.
- He has been nominated for "Best Film" and "Best Director" at several festivals, including the San Diego Black Film Festival and the San Francisco Black Film Festival.
