Lights, Camera, Layon

LAYON'S BIOGRAPHY

LAYON was born in Alexandria Louisiana. He knew at all early age what his calling was. Never a shy kid, he would enter talent shows as a dancer, and would always win. He saw this as a chance to woo all the young girls. It wasn't until Michael Jackson's video "Thriller" that made an impact that would change his life forever. He studied the video very carefully and choreographed it for a few of his friends. They entered the Jr. High talent show and blew everyone away. LAYON knew right at that moment that performing is what he had to do for the rest of his life. From that moment he began to perform in community plays, and various school productions. LAYON went on to receive his BFA in acting and continues to woo the ladies on stage, television, and in music videos. "It feels good to know your work is appreciated," he states.

His film credits include: TO LOVE A WOMAN, THE DEVIL, DESTINIES, SAINT ANTONY, RACES, NEW ORLEANS BLUES, FURY, THE GATRIX, KING OF THE ANTS, STEEL MAGNOLIA, DUNSDAY MAN, THE APOSTLE. His Professional Theatric include: OTHELLO, MISS EVERS, BLOODLINE, A SOLDIER'S PLAY, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, BEFORE IT HITS HOME, BLACKMAN GET READY, THE CRUCIBLE, MEDAL. OF HONOR RAG, THE HELLFIRE CAFE, THE COMET NIGHT, MONKEY GRASS, REQUIEM FOR BROTHER X, NWA AND BIG GUNS, PATHWAY TO FREEDOM, THE SWORD OF PEACE, THE LEGEND OF POCAHONTAS.

LAYON'S TRAINING INCLUDES: Method/Meisner Technique with Dr. John Lowe - Northwestern State University, Movement For The Actor- H. D. Flowers!!, Yale University, Film/Television Techniques For The Camera- Dr. Morris LEWIS, Classical/Shakespearean Training with Lori Bales- University of Louisiana, Auditioning Methods with Dr. Stephen Taft- University of Louisiana, Scene Study with Chuck Brown. LAYON has also trained in Ballet, Modern Dance, Salsa, Ballroom, Jazz, Hip Hop. He can also speak various dialects- Southern, Cajun, Creole, Urban, Texan. His special skills include: Drums, Piano, Basketball, Running, Editing Video, Computers, Dancing, Modeling, Weight Lifting, Twirling Fraternity Canes (KAY), Writing, Impov, Reporting, Reading Prompter, Cooking, Voice Overs, Hiking, Cycling, Stage Combat, Pantomime, Rapping, Singing, Driving, Flirting, Kissing. He also a member of the Renowned Theater West Acting Company in Hollywood, Ca.

LAYON has formed his own film/music company

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