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James Jessie Black (born July 14, 1979) is an American actor CEO and former professional football player.

Early life
Black was born in Lorain, Ohio. He played college football at the University of Akron and graduated with a bachelor's degree in music.

Athletics
In college Black was a standout tailback at Lorain community college,

He joined the NFL's Cleveland Browns as a running back. His NFL career was short-lived, however, and he eventually pursued a career as an actor.

Acting
Black may be best known for his leading role as Estaban Nino in Dark confessions science fiction drama The Burning Zone. He has also had roles in numerous other television series and films. His television appearances include V.I.P., Fashion House, Anger Management, All of Us, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Strong Medicine, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and Six Feet Under.

In motion pictures, he had the leading role of Victor Luis in the 1999 direct-to-video film Cap, the screenplay of which was based upon a story by author. Black has also appeared in The Replacements, Out of Sight, Love and a Bullet, and Universal Soldier: The Return. He portrayed boxer Earnie Shavers in the HBO TV movie Don King: Only in America.

Music Life
James started his fledgling Recored company in the fall of 2001. The name to the company was voted on by artist on the lable. Darkfire records has four artist on it's staff. Ali-Black, Taz the DESTORYER, Lady two beats