Tequan Richmond Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7½ in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | October 30, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tequan Richmond is an American actor and rapper who is known for having been cast as TJ Ashford in General Hospital, Drew Rock in Everybody Hates Chris, Connor in The Unsettling, Christian Fulner in All Night, Bryson in Boomerang, Lee Boyd Malvo in Blue Caprice, Tramelle Willis-Tombs in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Tyler in Private Practice, Chris Johnson in House Party: Tonight’s the Night, Ray in Ray Charles Jr., and Anthony in Mr. Box Office. Also, his part in General Hospital got him nominated for the 2014 NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series” as well as Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series” consecutively in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Born Name
Tequan Richmond
Nick Name
T-Rich
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Burlington, North Carolina, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Rapper, Writer, Producer, Director, Businessman
Family
- Father – Anthony Richmond
- Mother – Temple Poteat (Actress)
Manager
Tequan has been managed by Agency for the Performing Arts, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Genre
R&B, Hip-hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Universal Motown Records, Universal Republic Records, Republic Records
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7½ in or 171.5 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tequan Richmond has dated –
- Montana Tucker – It is RUMORed that he had a fling with singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer Montana Tucker in the past.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Fuller lips
Brand Endorsements
He has been cast in commercials for the likes of Pepsi, Nintendo DS, Tide Detergent, Jordan (Nike), Verizon Wireless, and Toys “R” Us.
Tequan Richmond Favorite Things
- Basketball Player – Michael Jordan
Source – IMDb
Tequan Richmond Facts
- His first name Tequan is pronounced as “Tuh-kwon”.
- He shifted to Los Angeles, California, in 2001.
- Tequan Richmond made his first theatrical film appearance by playing the role of Ray Charles Jr. in Ray, a 2004 biographical film focusing on 30 years in the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. The film starred Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Terrence Dashon Howard, Regina King, and others.
- He has appeared in the music video for the song Hate It Or Love It by 50 Cent and The Game.
- In 2013, he portrayed the character of Lee Boyd Malvo, a convicted murderer, in the independent drama film, Blue Caprice, in which he co-starred alongside Isaiah Washington. For this role, Tequan Richmond was nominated for Black Reel Awards for “Best Breakthrough Performance, Male” and “Best Supporting Actor”.
- He enjoys going to Go-Kart World and Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- He also loves playing basketball, golfing, bowling, and traveling.
Featured Image by Tequan Richmond / Instagram