Brandon Hammond

Infobox actor


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birthdate = Birth date and age|1984|2|6|mf=y
birthplace = Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Brandon Hammond (born February 6, 1984) is an American former child actor who appeared in a string of high profile projects in the 1990s.

Hammond's first film role was in "Menace II Society" where he played the younger version of the main character Caine. He followed this up with major roles in "Strange Days", "Waiting to Exhale", "The Fan" and "Mars Attacks!", usually playing the son of one of the main characters. He also appeared in "Space Jam" playing Michael Jordan as a child. His most well-known role is that of Ahmad in the hit film "Soul Food". Ahmad was the narrator of the film and Hammond received critical acclaim for standing out amongst the ensemble cast. He was also the role of an abused child in "Tales from the Hood".

He had a recurring role on the TV series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" as Anthony. He simultaneously starred in the short-lived sitcom "The Gregory Hines Show" as Hines' son.

His last role to date was in the 2002 Showtime film "Our America". He has not appeared in any feature film or television roles since turning 18.

Filmography

*"Menace II Society" (1993)
*"Mickey's Fun Songs" (1995)
*"Tales from the Hood" (1995)
*"Strange Days" (1995)
*"Waiting to Exhale" (1995)
*"No Easy Way" (1996)
*"The Fan"
*"Space Jam" (1996)
*"Mars Attacks!" (1996)
*"Soul Food" (1997)
*"Blue Hill Avenue" (2001)

Television work

*"Coach" episode (1994)
*"Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1996-1998)
*"The Gregory Hines Show" (1997-1998)
*"Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular" episode (1998)
*"The West Wing" episode "The White House Pro-Am" (2000)
*"Our America" (TV movie) (2002)

External links

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