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Had problems with heroin during his high school years but recovered from his addiction by the time he graduated.

Trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong with Master Shi Yan Fan in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Classically trained at Juilliard.

Earned an Emmy nomination for his recurring role as a transsexual who commits suicide on an early episode of Emergency Room: Die Notaufnahme (1994).

Was a singer/dancer on Broadway in "Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music" in 1981. A few years later, he appeared in the original cast of "Dreamgirls," playing the agent role of Marty, which was later played in the 2006 movie adaptation by Danny Glover.

Studied theater at Richmond College in London, England.

Formed Motor City Film Corporation.

African-American 1980s Broadway dancer/singer who turned to straight dramatics by the '90s and is a sometime TV director.

Has three children: Che Hall (born in 1979 from a previous relationship) and Henry Hunter Hall (born in 1996) and Zora Hall (born in 1999) with wife Kasi Lemmons.

Served as assistant editor, photography assistant and narrator for his wife Kasi's documentary short "Fall from Grace" (1987).

Brother Kevan Hall is the design and creative director of the House of Halston.

Father Curtis was an owner of a construction company and mother Angeline was a nurse.

Has one sister: Sherrie Hall.