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Larry "Flash" Jenkins
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| Born | May 10, 1955 Long Island, New York, U.S.
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| Died | April 25, 2019 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Flash |
| Education | Olive–Harvey College |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University Pepperdine University |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1978–2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Michele (1984–1996) Jean Coleman (1997–2019) |
| Children | 1 |
Larry "Flash" Jenkins (born May 10, 1955 – died April 25, 2019) was an American actor, film director, producer, and writer. He was known for his roles in TV shows like The White Shadow and movies such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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Early Life and Education
Larry Jenkins was born on Long Island, New York. He went to Fenger High School in Chicago, Illinois. While in high school, he played on both the baseball and bowling teams.
After high school, Larry attended Olive–Harvey College for a year. He then studied at Southern Illinois University for another year. Later, he moved to California to go to Pepperdine University. He chose this school so he could start his acting career. He was a great student and made the Dean's List at all his colleges.
Career Highlights
Acting Roles
Larry Jenkins starred in several television series. He played Wardell Stone in the popular show The White Shadow. He also appeared in Bay City Blues and Finder of Lost Loves.
He was also known for his smaller, but memorable, roles in movies. For example, he played a character named Gummy in the film Fletch. He also appeared in the classic movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Behind the Scenes: Production
In October 2005, Larry Jenkins started his own companies. These were called Flashworks Productions and Gold Coast Productions LLC. Both were based in Los Angeles, California.
He worked on many projects as a writer, producer, and director. He wrote, produced, directed, and even acted in the comedy film Marriage Vows. He also worked on the gospel musical film Don't Touch, If You Ain't Prayed. Another project was the gospel/romantic comedy House of Grace. Larry also wrote and produced Pastor Jones. He produced the hip hop comedy Ms. B's Hair Salon. He was also a co-producer and co-star in the film Brothers in Arms.
Personal Life
Larry Jenkins was married twice. He was married to Michele Jenkins from 1984 to 1996. In 1997, he married Jean Coleman Jenkins. They lived in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles. Larry had one son named Jeffrey.
He was also an active member of the West Angeles Church of God in Los Angeles. He worked with Bishop Charles E. Blake and took part in many church activities. This included playing on the church's basketball team.
Larry Jenkins passed away on April 25, 2019. He was 63 years old. He died in Los Angeles, California, from a heart attack.
Selected Filmography
Actor
- M*A*S*H (1979, TV Series) as Private North
- The White Shadow (1979–1981, TV Series) as Wardell Stone / Student
- Quincy, M.E. (1982, TV Series) as Walder
- Lou Grant (1982, TV Series) as Lionel
- Young Doctors in Love (1982) as The Hospital Staff - Paul the Orderly
- Lookin' to Get Out (1982) as Parking Attendant - Brings Up the Car
- Mr. Mom (1983) as Camera Asst.
- Bay City Blues (1983, TV Series) as Lynwood Scott
- T. J. Hooker (1984, TV Series) as Toothpick / Willie Joe Ellington Brown III
- Body Double (1984) as Assistant Director
- Alice (1984, TV Series) as Howie
- Finder of Lost Loves (1985, TV Series) as Lyman Whittaker
- Fletch (1985) as Gummy
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) as Attendant's Co-Pilot
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Raisin
- What's Happening Now!! (1986, TV Series) as The Mailman
- Prison (1987) as Hershey
- The Presidio (1988) as MP Dutton
- Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) as Technical Director
- The Hogan Family (1988, TV Series) as Stew Lyons
- Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989) as The Head Waiter
- Genuine Risk (1990) as Horseplayer #1
- Home Improvement (1995, TV Series) as Bud
- Brooklyn South (1997, TV Series) as Polo
- Providence (1999, TV Series)
- EDtv (1999) as Husband
- The Fugitive (2001, TV Series) as Antoine Bishop
- To Protect and Serve (2001) as Black Engineer
- Go for Broke 2 (2005) as Detective Loon
- Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005) as Pastor Bill Worthy
- The Shield (2006, TV Series) as Big D
- House of Grace (2006) as Flash - Crackhead #1
- When a Woman's Fed Up (2013) as Leroy
- The Congregation (2014) as Vernon Pride
- Hunter Gatherer (2016) as Robert fix it guy
- Marriage Vows (2017) as Danny Wills
- Low Town (2017) as Henry Felder
Director
- Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005)
- House of Grace (2006)
- Marriage Vows (2013)
Producer
- From Lara with Love (2000)
- Brothers in Arms (2005)
- Color of the Cross (2006)
- Sorority Sister Slaughter (2007)
- Marriage Vows (2013)
Writer
- Pastor Jones (2005)
- Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005)
- House of Grace (2006)
