Melvin Jackson Jr. From HBO's The Wire

Go to the website www.melvinjacksonjr.comMelvin was born in Washington, DC on April 4th. At a young age, he moved overseas to Islamabad, Pakistan for four and a half years and performed in many talent shows as a rap artist & dancer. Melvin also lived in Ankara, Turkey for four years where he performed in the school band. He also ran cross-country, won a bronze medal in wrestling and two gold medals in 1500M and 3000M in track-n-field. While attending Fairmont Heights High School Melvin started writing poetry and songs, which later he put together in a poetry book called “The Feelings We Have Inside”. In Melvin’s first year in college, he started his company Urban Vision Entertainment and began to manage music artists. Shortly thereafter, he started modeling in the local area and was discovered by a modeling management company. He was later asked to audition for an acting job, which he secured and then fell in love with acting. He graduated Bowie State University with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts.Melvin has written two screenplays “When the Shoe’s on the Other Foot” and “The Game Done Changed” and is currently working on his third “The Game of Life”. He looks to produce these movies through his company Urban Vision Entertainment. Melvin is currently producing 4 films “Tough Like Wearing Dreadlocks” with co-producer Ayanna Mcharry, “Tobacco Valley” with Iona Mogul & Jamal Northington, “Around My Way” & Parrallel Lives with Wayne Byrd . His reality show “My Way” is in development as well as other shows. Melvin is on his way to be known as a great actor and producer.Melvin has recurring roles on shows such as HBO's "The Wire" playing the role of Bernard and CW's "Everybody Hates Chris" as "The Bully"He is featured in the disney film "Step up" and he is in the film "Mannsfield 12" alongside Joe Torry, Sean Nelson, Michael McCary from Boyz 2 Men just to name a few & After Autumn alongside friend Lil Zane set to be in theaters in 2007. This is just the beginning for Melvin. God has been his agent and provider for all his success. Melvin has shot a reality called "My Way" which he will be pitching to networks soon. He is also developing a cartoon called "The Adventures of Jimmy The Fly" which he will be also pitching. Melvin is also set to sign on to a couple of films. Melvin is in the process of developing scripts written for him through his Urban Vision Entertainment company.Melvin has been in videos such as Tony Yayo ft. 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & Young Buck "I Know You Dont Love Me", Lil Mo's "Dem Boyz" just to name a few."Without a struggle there is no progress" Frederick DouglasGo to http://vanishing.indie-dvd.net to purchase The Vanishing Black Male featuring Melvin Jackson Jr.You can contact his assistant Charles Henderson @ (301)717-6415 if you would like to Book Melvin for any events, project or any business matters. or just leave a message.