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NaShawn Kearse
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Kearse at the Black Enterprise Pre-Oscar Party
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| Born | 1972 (age 52–53) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Children | 3 |
NaShawn Kearse is an American actor who was born in 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He has appeared in many TV shows and movies since 1996. You might know him from popular TV series like The Sopranos, Entourage, and The Shield.
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NaShawn Kearse's Acting Journey
NaShawn Kearse has had a busy career in both movies and television. Before he became well-known for Desperate Housewives, he acted in several films. These included Taxi, Marci X, and Cross Bronx. He even lent his voice to a character in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
In 2006, Kearse co-starred in the movie My Brother alongside the famous actress Vanessa L. Williams. He also appeared regularly on the TV show Late Night with Conan O'Brien for several years in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Role in Desperate Housewives
One of NaShawn Kearse's most notable roles was in the ABC series Desperate Housewives. He played the character of Caleb Applewhite. Caleb was a character who was kept hidden by his mother, played by Alfre Woodard. Kearse took over this role in the show.
Movies and TV Shows
NaShawn Kearse has been part of many exciting projects. Here are some of the movies and TV shows he has appeared in.
Movies
- Marci X (2003) as Quantrelle
- Cross Bronx (2004) as Schiek
- Taxi (2004) as a Cop in Harlem
- My Brother (2006) as Isaiah Morton
- The Briefcase (2011) as Silk
- ... 'til Somebody Kills You (2012) as Manchild
- Barry (2016) as a Black Israelite Speaker
- Supposition (2016) as Levar Jameson Sr.
- Kensho at the Bedfellow (2017) as Dr. Andrews
- Respect the Jux (2022) as Prince
- The In-Law Gang! (2023) as John Jr.
- Steppin Into Love (upcoming) as Dom
Television Appearances
- New York Undercover (1996) as Patrice
- Deadline (2001) as Dwayne Hawthorne
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2002) as Eric Walters
- Desperate Housewives (2005–2006) as Caleb Applewhite (17 episodes)
- Entourage (2005–2006) as Keeshawn (3 episodes)
- The Shield (2006) as Rubin
- The Sopranos (2007) as Jameel aka "Hormel"
- Mozart in the Jungle (2014, 2015) as Neighbor (2 episodes)
- Sole Kings (2017) as Darren (6 episodes)
- The Equalizer (2021) as Deshawn Sanders
- Billions (2021) as Jerry the Guard
- Better Than My Last (2021) as Tito (Television film)
- Terror Lake Drive (2022) as Kevin McNeil (3 episodes)
External Links
- NaShawn Kearse on IMDb
