Ken Lawson
Born
Kenyatta T. Lawson

(1976-01-19) January 19, 1976
West Covina, California, U.S.
Other namesKen L.
Occupation(s)Actor, rapper
Years active1996–present

Kenyatta T. Lawson (born January 19, 1976), better known as Ken L., is an American actor and rapper. He is best known for his role as Thaddeus "T" Tyrell Radcliffe, Jr. on the UPN comedy sitcom The Parkers.[1][2]

Early life

Ken Lawson performed in many talent shows when he was a young boy. Around 1996, he began to produce and write music.

Career

Lawson's first acting role came when he portrayed Carl in the sitcom In the House. After that he was later cast in the role of "T" (Thaddeus Tyrell Radcliffe) on the UPN sitcom The Parkers, which is the spin-off series of Moesha. He had a recurring role in season 1 and then became a regular cast member for the remainder of the show, seasons 2 through 5. He appeared in 106 episodes. After The Parkers ended in 2004, he took a break from acting and then began making appearances in small roles like appearing as an African American aide in Malibu's Most Wanted, Steppin: The Movie as Mike, and a made-for-TV movie called Pimp 24/7 as Icey. Nowadays Lawson can be seen on the Bounce TV sitcom In The Cut, as a series regular since the show's inception in 2015. He reunites with his The Parkers co-star Dorien Wilson.

In 2023, Lawson appeared as a minor recurring character playing Officer Driver in the BET soap drama The Oval.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Flossin Deebo
2001 The Learning Curve Beverly Hills Officer #2
2003 Malibu's Most Wanted African American Aide
2005 Ganked Cousin Jerome
2007 Song of David Winston short film
2008 Massa Card Ken short film
2009 Steppin: The Movie Mike
Pimp 24/7 Icey TV movie
2010 5 Ways to Split Apart the Day Weldon short film
2011 I Was Her Steve short film, also producer
2015 Benjamin Troubles Nelson
2023 Lumina George

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999 - 2004 The Parkers Thaddeus "T" Radcliff Main role
1996 - 1999 In the House Carl Recurring role
1997 Smart Guy Tiko Guest (1 episode)
Chicago Hope Nathan Jessup Guest (1 episode)
1999 Moesha Thaddeus "T" Radcliff Guest (1 episode)
2001 The Proud Family Timothy Smythe Voice cast (1 episode)
2011 -2013 Love That Girl! DeMiracle Guest (2 episodes)
2015 - 2021 In the Cut Kenny Clark Main role
2023 - Present The Oval Officer Driver Minor recurring role

References

  1. ↑ Martini & Scotch (September 14, 2009). "**Exclusive Interview with Ken L from The Parkers and he is also known for his work on a sitcom television show called In The House**". Livingly Media, Inc. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Ken Lawson: Credits". TV Guide Online Holdings, LLC. Retrieved 16 September 2012.


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