| Balogun
Stone Mountain, GA
Author; Actor; Fight Choreographer
I am Author of "Afrikan Martial Arts: Discovering the Warrior Within", a martial arts history and how-to book and "Once Upon A Time In Africa", a graphic novel that is currently being illustrated. I am also writing a screenplay and producing for a film production company. I am an actor, poet and fight choreographer for the stage and screen. In addition to my writing and acting talents, I am also the Technical Director and Founder of the African Martial Arts Institute, which has branches throughout Georgia. Finally, I am an Egungun (Ancestral Priest) and an expert in African history and folklore.
PROFESSIONAL INFO
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Credits:
| Afrikan Martial Arts: Discovering the Warrior Within
(Martial arts history / how-to book)
2008
Reynolds' War
(Film - Martial Arts / Thriller: Screenwriter, Lead Actor and Producer)
2008
Once Upon A Time In Africa
(Graphic Novel - Writer)
2008
The Black Panther: Blood Ties
(Action / Martial Arts Short Film - Actor / Stunts)
2008
August Wilson's Two Trains Running
(Stage Production - Actor (Mr. West))
2007
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Other talents:
| Literature, Novelist
Production, Producer - Film
Actor, Film
Literature, Non-fiction writer | |
Official site:
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Client list: | Bossup, Inc.; Atlanta Filmworks; The Renaissance Project; Black Belt Magazine; Shadow Motion Pictures; Comcast | |
Experience:
| Over 10 years
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Professional |
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PERSONAL INFO
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Interests:
| Martial Arts; Reading and Writing Poetry, Fiction and Non-Fiction; Travel; Enjoying Family and Friends.
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Favorite Music:
| I enjoy all genres of music.
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Favorite Books:
| Graphic Novels of all genres; Ifa Will Mend Our Broken World; Our Mothers, Our Powers, Our Texts: The Aje in Africana Literature; Afrikan Martial Arts: Discovering the Warrior Within.
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Favorite Movies:
| 300; V: For Vendetta; Beowulf; Braveheart; Gladiator; Man On Fire; Saw 1-4
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Favorite Actors:
| Denzel Washington; Robert DeNiro; Gabrielle Union; Danny Glover
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Favorite TV shows:
| Prison Break; Run's House
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People I'd like to meet:
| Gabrielle Union; Creative people with a strong work ethic and not afraid to take risks.
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Hometown:
| Born in Chicago; Reside in Stone Mountain, GA
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Eye Color:
| Brown | |
Hair Color:
| Black | |
Height:
| 6 ft.
1 in.
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Weight:
| 190 lbs.
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Physique:
| Athletic & toned | |
Languages Spoken:
| Russian, English, Other | |
Ethnicity:
| Black/African descent | |
Religion:
| Other | |
Marital Status:
| Married | |
Sexual Orientation:
| Straight | |
Education:
| College graduate | |
Income:
| $250,000 or more | |
Smoker:
| No | |
Drinker:
| No | |
Children:
| Proud parent | |
Astrological Sign:
| Pisces |
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