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| Birth name | Lavell Maurice Crawford |
| Born | November 11, 1968 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Missouri Western State College |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Lavell Maurice Crawford (born November 11, 1968) is a funny American comedian and actor. He is best known for playing the character Huell Babineaux in the popular TV shows Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul. He also appeared in the Netflix movie The Ridiculous 6. His comedy album, Comedy Vaccine, was even nominated for a Grammy Award!
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Early Life
Growing Up
Lavell Crawford grew up in the state of Missouri, in a place called Pagedale. He has two sisters, Elonda and Erica. As a child, he faced challenges with his weight. He also had a scary experience when he almost drowned at age ten.
School Days
Lavell went to Pattonville High School and graduated in 1986. After high school, he attended Missouri Western State College. There, he studied computer science.
Career Highlights
Starting in Comedy
Lavell Crawford began his career as a stand-up comedian in 1990. He often performed on a TV show called ComicView in the 1990s. In 2007, he was a contestant on NBC's Last Comic Standing, a show where comedians compete. He made it to the finale but did not win.
Famous TV Roles
Lavell is well-known for playing Saul Goodman's bodyguard, Huell Babineaux. He played this role in the crime drama series Breaking Bad from 2011 to 2013. He then continued the role in the spin-off show, Better Call Saul, from 2017 to 2022. He also appeared as Huell in a short comedy video called Huell's Rules.
Other Appearances
Besides his famous role as Huell, Lavell has also appeared in other TV comedies. These include It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Tosh.0, and Aqua TV Show Show.
Personal Life
Health Journey
In March 2016, Lavell Crawford's weight was about 500 pounds. He decided to make a change for his health. After having a type of surgery called gastric sleeve surgery, his weight dropped significantly. By August 2017, he weighed 298 pounds.
Film and Television Appearances
Movies
Lavell Crawford has acted in many movies. Here are some of them:
- 1999: Beverly Hood as Lil Bit
- 2013: Huell's Rules as Huell Babineaux (a short video)
- 2015: American Ultra as Big Harold
- 2015: The Ridiculous 6 as Gus Patch
- 2016: Meet the Blacks as Parole Officer
- 2016: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates as Keith
- 2020: Hubie Halloween as Farmer Dan
- 2022: Home Team as Gus
TV Shows
He has also been in many television shows:
- 1992–2004: ComicView as Himself (4 episodes)
- 2007: Last Comic Standing as Himself (Season 5)
- 2011–2013: Breaking Bad as Huell Babineaux
- 2013: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as Landslide
- 2013–2015: Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Unbelievable Ron (voice)
- 2017–2022: Better Call Saul as Huell Babineaux
See also
In Spanish: Lavell Crawford para niños
