Shavar Ross facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shavar Ross
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Shavar Ross in 2011
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The Bronx, New York, U.S.
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| Education | Pasadena City College (AA) |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
Shavar Ross is an American actor, film director, and entrepreneur. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might recognize him as Dudley Johnson, Arnold Jackson's best friend in the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. He also played Alex "Weasel" Park in the ABC sitcom Family Matters. Shavar Ross was also in the movie Friday the 13th: A New Beginning as Reggie "the Reckless".
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Early Life
Shavar Ross was born in New York City in the South Bronx. When he was seven years old, his parents separated. His mother moved with Shavar and his sister to Macon, Georgia. His father went to Los Angeles to start an acting career.
Acting Career
Discovering Acting
In 1979, Shavar visited his father in California during his school break. While there, a top agent for child actors, Evelyn Shultz, discovered his talent.
Famous TV Roles
In 1980, Shavar Ross got his first regular role on television. He played Dudley Johnson on the NBC show Diff'rent Strokes. Dudley was the best friend of Arnold Jackson, a character played by Gary Coleman. In the same year, Shavar also appeared in the TV movie Scout's Honor, also with Gary Coleman.
Two years later, Shavar started doing voice acting for Hanna-Barbera. He voiced the character Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas in the animated TV series The Little Rascals. He also appeared in the TV show Benson in two episodes.
Shavar Ross also had a recurring role on the series Family Matters. He played the character Alex "Weasel" Park.
Memorable Film and TV Appearances
Throughout his career, Shavar Ross has been in over 100 film and television projects. In 1985, he appeared in the movie Friday the 13th: A New Beginning. He played Reggie "Reggie the Reckless" Winter in this film. From 1986 to 1988, he also played Bryant Calvin in the TV series Magnum, P.I.. Bryant was the son of T.C., a character played by Roger E. Mosley.
Beyond Acting
Church and Ministry
In 1996, Shavar Ross completed four years of Bible School. After that, he founded The Alive Church in Los Angeles. This was a non-denominational Christian church. He served as its pastor for four years.
Film Director and Entrepreneur
Shavar is also the founder and CEO of Tri-Seven Entertainment, Inc. This company works in film, television, and online retail. It creates and shares inspiring products for people around the world.
As a director, his first short film was Soul to Take (2003). This film earned him a deal for online distribution. His second short film, A Taste of Us (2004), explored themes related to the 1960s. His first full-length movie as a director was Lord Help Us. This inspirational romantic comedy was released in May 2007. It featured actors like American Idol's Nadia Turner and Oscar nominee Margaret Avery.
Recent Appearances
In 2008, Shavar Ross played a character on David Alan Grier's show Chocolate News on Comedy Central. In 2009, he appeared in a documentary called His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th. This documentary looked back at the Friday the 13th movie series.
See also
In Spanish: Shavar Ross para niños
