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Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison

Best known as slightly geeky would-be ladies' man Dwayne Wayne on the television series A Different World, actor Kadeem Hardison's engaging onscreen persona and easy flair for comedy has earned him steady work as a supporting player in both film and television. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1965, Hardison became interested in acting when he was in his early teens, and he began studying theater at New York's Eubie Blake Theater, where one of his instructors was Earle Hyman, who later portrayed Grandpa Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Hardison's work with Hyman helped win the young actor a guest spot on a 1984 episode of The Cosby Show, playing opposite Lisa Bonet; the same year, Hardison made his big-screen debut with a small role in the hip-hop musical Beat Street. Hardison made a handful of appearances in movies and television projects over the next two years, but his debut appearance on The Cosby Show earned him a major dividend in 1987, when Denise Huxtable, Lisa Bonet's character on The Cosby Show, was spun-off into her own series, A Different World, and Hardison was cast as fellow student Dwayne Wayne. While Bonet left the show after its first season, Hardison remained in the cast for its entire seven-season run, and directed several during the show's final two seasons. During his down time from A Different World, Hardison continued to work in motion pictures, with supporting roles in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and School Daze and a leading role in the independent horror film Def By Temptation. After A Different World went off the air in 1993, Hardison concentrated on film work, with roles ranging from the horror/comedy Vampire in Brooklyn to the political drama Panther. In 1997, he took another stab at series television on the short-lived sitcom Between Brothers, and began adding more TV guests spots to his resumé, appearing on Touched By an Angel, Just Shoot Me, and the revived Fantasy Island, while still maintaining a busy schedule of film work. ~ Mark Deming ~ All Movie Guide


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When was Kadeem Hardison born?
Kadeem Hardison was born on July 24, 1965

What role did Kadeem Hardison portray in Dunsmore?
Kadeem Hardison played Walter Taylor in Dunsmore

Who did Kadeem Hardison portray in The 6th Man?
Kadeem Hardison was Antoine Tyler in The 6th Man

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in Def by Temptation?
Kadeem Hardison was "K" in Def by Temptation

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in Who's Your Daddy?
Kadeem Hardison was Brookes in Who's Your Daddy

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in Vampire in Brooklyn?
Kadeem Hardison was Julius Jones in Vampire in Brooklyn

What role did Kadeem Hardison portray in Gunmen?
Kadeem Hardison played Izzy in Gunmen

What role did Kadeem Hardison play in White Men Can't Jump?
Kadeem Hardison played Junior in White Men Can't Jump

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in 30 Years to Life?
Kadeem Hardison was Brian in 30 Years to Life

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in Renaissance Man?
Kadeem Hardison was Private Jamaal Montgomery in Renaissance Man

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in Showtime?
Kadeem Hardison was Kyle in Showtime

Who did Kadeem Hardison portray in Bratz?
Kadeem Hardison was Sasha's Dad in Bratz

What role did Kadeem Hardison portray in Biker Boyz?
Kadeem Hardison played T.J. in Biker Boyz

Who did Kadeem Hardison portray in House of Dies Drear?
Kadeem Hardison was Mac in House of Dies Drear

Who did Kadeem Hardison play in School Daze?
Kadeem Hardison was Edge in School Daze

What role did Kadeem Hardison portray in Rappin'?
Kadeem Hardison played Moon in Rappin'

What role did Kadeem Hardison play in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka!?
Kadeem Hardison played Willie in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka!


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