- Deon Richmond
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Deon Richmond Born April 2, 1978
New York City, New York, U.S.Occupation Actor Years active 1987–present Deon Richmond (born April 2, 1978)[1] is an American actor from New York City; he is best known for his semi-regular childhood role as Rudy Huxtable's friend Kenny (nicknamed "Bud") on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show.[2]
Among Richmond's earliest roles was an appearance in the music video for the 1985 Kool & the Gang song "Cherish". In 1986, Richmond first appeared as Kenny on The Cosby Show, in the episode "Theo's Flight"; he would go on to appear on the show in 33 episodes, until 1992.
In 1987, Richmond played a young Eddie Murphy in the beginning scenes of the film Eddie Murphy Raw, and also appeared in the film Enemy Territory.
Richmond appeared in the Kris Kross music video "Warm It Up" in 1992.
He played the role of Darren Dixon in the 1993-94 sitcom Getting By.
In 1997, began a role as Tamera Campbell's boyfriend, Jordan Bennett, on the fifth season of the hit series Sister, Sister. He became a series regular during the sixth and final season.
In subsequent years, Richmond appeared in films such as Trippin', Scream 3, Not Another Teen Movie, National Lampoon's Van Wilder, and the independent horror film Hatchet. He also had a featured role in the short-lived 2006 sitcom Teachers.
References
- ^ "Deon Richmond". Flixster. http://www.flixster.com/actor/deon-richmond. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- ^ "This Bud's For You!". TMZ. http://www.tmz.com/2008/11/06/this-buds-for-you/. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
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Categories:- 1978 births
- Actors from New York City
- African American actors
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Living people
- People from New York City
- American screen actor, 1970s birth stubs
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