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Marcello Thedford
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Occupation Actor, power lifter
Years active 1995–2021

Marcello Thedford is an American actor and powerlifter. You might know him from his role as Kelvin "Buffalo" James in the ESPN series Playmakers. He also played Semi in the movie Employee of the Month. He appeared in eight episodes of the TV show ER as Leon, the brother of Dr. Greg Pratt.

Acting Career

Marcello Thedford started his acting journey in New York City. He trained in improvisational theater, where actors create scenes on the spot without a script. His first big movie role was in Dangerous Minds. He later appeared in the TV show based on the movie as well.

Over the years, Thedford has acted in many popular television shows. These include NYPD Blue, The District, Veronica Mars, and Monk. He also played a character named Peanut in the show Girlfriends.

Notable Roles

Thedford is known for playing strong and memorable characters. In the sports drama Playmakers, he played a professional football player. In the hit medical drama ER, he played the role of Leon, who had a mental disability. This role showed his ability to play complex and emotional characters.

Personal Life

Thedford grew up in The Bronx, a borough of New York City. He now lives in Los Angeles. Besides acting, he is a certified powerlifter and even holds a state record in California for his strength.

He is married to actress Trina McGee, who is known for her role in the show Boy Meets World.

Selected Film and TV Shows

Marcello Thedford has been in many movies and television shows since 1995. Here are some of his well-known projects.

Movies

  • Crimson Tide (1995)
  • Dangerous Minds (1995)
  • Daylight (1996)
  • Volcano (1997)
  • Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
  • Angel Eyes (2001)
  • Employee of the Month (2006)
  • The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014)

Television Shows

  • Dangerous Minds (1996)
  • The Practice (1997)
  • Freedom Song (2000) - A television movie
  • ER (2002–2003)
  • NYPD Blue (2003)
  • Playmakers (2003)
  • Girlfriends (2005, 2007)
  • Veronica Mars (2006)
  • Monk (2007)
  • Sons of Anarchy (2010)
  • Shameless (2013)
  • Criminal Minds (2015)
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