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Lawrence Adisa (born March 10, 1968) is an American actor, producer and writer. Adisa is majorly known for Clockers (1995), Moneyearnin' Mount Vernon: Urban Royalty and Grindin' (2007).

Biography
Adisa has appeared in many other hit movies and worked with some who’s who in Hollywood including Alan Alda (ER), Dick Van Dyke (Diagnosis Murder), Bill Cosby (Cosby Mysteries), Toni Braxton (Play’d A Hip Hop Story), and Regina King (NY Undercover). He rose to fame after landing a supporting role on the film Clockers directed by Spike Lee, then went on to enjoy a steady career making back to back sitcom appearances coast to coast. . Off camera, he has served as a writer, producer and also starred in the Warner Brothers released comedy, Grindin.

Early life
Lawrence B. Adisa was born on March 10, 1968 in Mount Vernon, New York. Home to some of Hollywood’s big names. Studying with the Black Filmmakers Foundation and HB Studios, he built his skills and confidence. His acting career began in 1992, taking roles in off-Broadway productions. After landing a supporting role on the film Clockers directed by Spike Lee, he went on to enjoy a steady career making back to back sitcom appearances coast to coast. .



Career
Adisa has worked with who’s who in Hollywood including Alan Alda (ER), Dick Van Dyke (Diagnosis Murder), Bill Cosby (Cosby Mysteries), Toni Braxton (Play’d A Hip Hop Story), and Regina King (NY Undercover). Recently Adisa has taken his career behind the camera as well; writing, producing and starring in the Warner Brothers released comedy Grindin’. . Working both in front of and behind the camera, undoubtedly lead to new goals and accomplishments, following in the footsteps of his mentor Spike Lee. In 2008, Adisa launched his new production company, Synergy Pictures, LLC. . All present and future projects fell under the Synergy Pictures umbrella! First up is the romantic comedy "The Love Section" featuring Mekhi Phifer, Kellita Smith, Brian Hooks, Omar Miller and Teyana Taylor just to name a few! The Love Section was released Jan 29, 2013 by Image Entertainment on DVD, Netflix and BET! .

Actor

 * 2013 The Love Section as Ali Reese
 * 2012 The Mentalist (TV Series) as Morgue Attendant
 * 2012 Red is the New Black... Morgue Attendant (as Lawrence Adisa)
 * 2011 Convincing Clooney as Lawrence
 * 2009 Raising the Bar(TV Series) as Rahim
 * 2009 Is There a Doctor in the House? ... Rahim
 * 2008 Need for Speed: Undercover   (Video Game) as Brad 'Nickel' Rogers
 * 2007 Starting from Scratch as Dylan
 * 2007 Grindin' as Terry 'T.O.' Odisa
 * 2005 187 Ride or Die  (Video Game) Crew
 * 2003 A Single Rose (Short) as Younger Owens
 * 2002 Play'd: A Hip Hop Story (TV Movie) asBangs
 * 1996-2001 NYPD Blue  (TV Series) as Robert 'R.J.' Jenkins / Charlton Moody
 * 2001 Cops and Robber ... Robert 'R.J.' Jenkins
 * 1996 The Backboard Jungle... Charlton Moody
 * 2000 The Hoop Life  (TV Series)
 * 2000 The Talented Tenth
 * 2000 7th Heaven  (TV Series) as Juror
 * 2000 Twelve Angry People ... Juror
 * 1999 Diagnosis Murder  (TV Series) as Billy
 * 1999 The Killer Within ... Billy (uncredited)
 * 1999 ER (TV Series) as Josh's Cousin
 * 1999 Greene with Envy... Josh's Cousin
 * 1998 Nash Bridges  (TV Series) as Obediah Crow
 * 1998 Cuda Grace ... Obediah Crow
 * 1997 Mad About You (TV Series) as Theresa's Boyfriend
 * 1997 The New Friend ... Theresa's Boyfriend
 * 1997 L.A. Heat  (TV Series) as Lemar
 * 1997 Death House ... Lemar
 * 1997 On the Line  (TV Movie) as Carl
 * 1997 Pacific Blue  (TV Series) as Ardel Means
 * 1997 Blood for Blood ... Ardel Means
 * 1997 NewsRadio (TV Series) as Three Card Monte Dealer
 * 1997 Led Zeppelin Boxed Set ... Three Card Monte Dealer
 * 1994-1996 New York Undercover (TV Series) as Leroy Green / Ray
 * 1996 Checkmate ... Leroy Green
 * 1994 Tasha ... Ray
 * 1995 Clockers as Stan
 * 1994 The Cosby Mysteries  (TV Series) as Three-Card-Monte Dealer
 * 1994 One Day at a Time ... Three-Card-Monte Dealer

Producer

 * 2017 BnB HELL (producer)
 * 2013 The Love Section (producer)
 * 2007 Grindin'  (executive producer) / (producer)

Writer

 * 2013 The Love Section
 * 2007 Grindin'