Marque Richardson

Marque Richardson
Born
Marque Richardson Jr.

(1985-10-23) October 23, 1985 (age 39)
Other namesMarque Richardson II
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active2001–present

Marque Richardson Jr. (born October 23, 1985) is an American actor.

Early life

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Richardson was born in San Diego, California in the U.S., in a naval hospital. Both parents served in the United States Navy. His father hails from Detroit, Michigan in the U.S., and his mother from Newport News, Virginia in the U.S. The elder of two siblings, he began his acting career starring in commercials at the age of four. Having moved around frequently, he was primarily raised in Bellflower, California in the U.S.

Balancing school life with entertainment, Richardson was a scholar-athlete at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California. In 2007, he graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in business, Public Policy, Planning & Management on full scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

After graduation Richardson interned at Overbrook Entertainment to gain insight of life behind the camera.[1]

Career

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One of Richardson's first television roles was a guest appearance on The Bernie Mac Show as Tyrone, aka "Lemon-Lyme". He has also appeared in ER, 7th Heaven, Lincoln Heights and Rules of Engagement. He starred in the web series My Alibi. He had a recurring role on USA Networks' The Starter Wife.

He won a role in Joseph Kahn's horror/comedy film Detention, released by Sony in 2012. He most notably scored recurring roles as Kenneth on Seasons 5 and 6 of HBO's hit True Blood, and, in 2013, as Mark Gage in the HBO series The Newsroom.

In 2014, Richardson starred in the critically acclaimed film Dear White People, a satire that won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize "for the arrival of an exciting new voice in American cinema" at Sundance. The film was theatrically released by Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions. He also reprises his starring role in Dear White People, the "Netflix Original" TV show based on the film.

Personal life

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Richardson is a strong advocate of community service and has been involved with various global service projects. In 2005, he traveled to Khao Lak, Thailand to provide relief after the area's devastating tsunami in December, 2004. He also worked with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (post Hurricane Katrina) and Retalhuleu, Guatemala. In 2018 he partnered to form The Jordan Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund, an endowment fund that awards scholarships to honor the legacy of Jordan Edwards, a child who was murdered by a police officer in Dallas, Texas.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Flossin Malik
2008 Superhero Movie Xavier's Older Son
2009 Crossing Over Disparaging Teen #1
2010 The 41-Year-Old Virgin Blaqguy
2011 Detention Toby T.
The Exam Dr. Wang Short
The Blind Side Ryan (voice) Short
The HABO (Help-A-Brotha-Out) Institute Black Guy Short
2012 A Real Black Horror Justice Short
2013 TOO LEGIT MC Hammer Short
Browsers Gabe Blackman TV movie
Wiener Dog Nationals Dirk
2014 Dear White People Reggie
I Like You a Latte Michael Short
Jingle Dead II Santa Claus Short
2015 Strays JP Short
2016 Dating Daisy Marcus
All the Way Bob Moses TV movie
2017 Pick Up Ben Short
Legacy Floyd Short
2018 Step Sisters Kevin
2020 Inheritance Scott Monroe [2]
Antebellum Nick DeWall

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 7th Heaven Todd Episode: "Got MLK?"
The Bernie Mac Show Tyrone Episode: "What Would Jason Do?"
2007 Unfabulous Sailor Waiter Episode: "The Best Trip Ever: Part 1 & 2"
2008 ER Saga Episode: "The Book of Abby"
Lincoln Heights Looter Episode: "The Ground Beneath Our Feet"
Chocolate News Soldier #1 Episode: "Episode #1.8"
The Starter Wife Campbell Recurring cast
2008–09 My Alibi Justin Walker Main cast
2009 Rules of Engagement Catcher Episode: "Old Timer's Day"
2011 Community Special Agent Glenn Keenlan Episode: "Intro to Political Science"
N.C.I.S. Navy Seaman Joey Elson Episode: "Two-Faced"
2012 The Middle Nick Episode: "Halloween III: The Driving"
All the Wrong Notes Kanye Episode: "Kanye Baby"
2012–13 True Blood Kenneth Recurring cast: season 4-5
2013 Anger Management Logan Episode: "Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge"
The Hustle Cameron Recurring cast
Run DMZ Tito Episode: "Episode #1.3 & #1.6"
The Newsroom Mark Gage Recurring cast: season 2
2014 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brian Jenson Episode: "Full Boyle"
2016 Rosewood Bennie Episode: "Eddie & the Empire State of Mind"
2017–21 Dear White People Reggie Green Recurring cast: season 1, main cast: season 2-4
2021 Tell Me Your Secrets Tom Johnston Recurring cast
Genius: Aretha King Curtis Recurring cast: season 3
2023 Unprisoned Mal Main cast
2024 Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult Himself

References

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  1. ^ "Marque Richardson". IMDb.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 17, 2019). "Marque Richardson Joins Simon Pegg & Lily Collins In 'Inheritance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2019.