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Antonio Juan Fargas
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Antonio Fargas
Active -
1969 - 2017
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Born -
Aug 14, 1946 in New York, New York, United States
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Genres -
Drama
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Comedy
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Crime
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Action
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Black supporting actor Antonio Fargas first appeared onscreen in the '70s.
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Was the third child of 11 born to a Puerto Rican father and Trinidadian mother.
Made his film debut at the age of 14, with Shirley Clarke's
The Cool World
.
Was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his work in
Everybody Hates Chris
.
Is a partner in the production company Granada Entertainment.
Cofounded a hip-hop production company, Bumpit Entertainment.
Sits on the boards of several theater companies.