Tommy Davidson
About
Biography
Biography
Wiry, hyperkinetic African-American comic actor. Davidson is most recognized for his performances on Fox's "In Living Color." Davidson made his first TV appearance on the HBO comedy special "Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime III." The next year he was cast as an ensemble member of "In Living Color" where his ability for impersonations and characterizations was fully exploited. Davidson made the jump from TV to features playing the part of the comic foil in "Strictly Business" (1991), although that film did not succeed at the box office. In 1997, he played the more stalwart of the two guys on the make in "Booty Call," a surprise comedy hit, co-starring opposite Jamie Foxx as young men searching for condoms in order to enjoy an evening of love with their dates.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Producer (Special)
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Life Events
1989
Made first TV appearance on "Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime III"
1989
Starred in the failed pilot "Coming to America"
1990
TV series debut as a member of the ensemble of the Fox variety show "In Living Color"
1990
Provided two of the voices for the cartoon "Kid `n' Play"
1991
Headlined the Showtime comedy special "Tommy Davidson: Takin' it To D.C."
1991
Film acting debut, "Strictly Business"
1997
Starred in hit comedy "Booty Call"
1998
Joined "THe Magic Hour" talkshow as sidekick to host Magic Johnson; also contributed as writer
