Rodney Damon Collins is an award-winning American actor, writer, producer, speaker, and humanitarian. Native of Toledo, OH. Born December 25, 1971. He rose to fame in 2018 by becoming a regular on Amazon Prime’s Chosen Kin Origins series as Dr. Watson. He achieved wider notoriety in the award-winning film “The Carting Call”. He recently won the award for Best Cast at the Alternative Film Festival for his role as Bishop Buckz in the award-winning film “The Central Authority”. He was appointed to lead an upcoming Christina Cooper Productions film “Shots”.
Fast facts | |
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| Born | December 25, 1971 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Place of birth | Toledo, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bachelors – Bowling Green State University Master’s degree – University of Liberty |
| Occupation | Actor, author, speaker |
Youth
Rodney Damon Collins was born in Toledo, OH. He is the middle child in his family with an older brother in law enforcement and a younger brother as a firefighter.
Education
He graduated from the Central Catholic High School in Toledo. He attended Bowling Green State University where he studied political science and film. He was the very first recipient of the Black Male Image Award in 1994 at Bowling Green State University.
Early travel
After graduating from college, he moved to Cleveland, Oh, and started working in Corporate America while building his acting resume. During this time, he traveled to Monrovia, Liberia and participated in school building projects. He is also an ordained minister.
Private life
He is married and has two adult children.
Career
Global Ambassador
He was recently appointed Global Ambassador for Victory Sports Academy (Monrovia, Liberia). He is the author of his first book “Shattered A Journey through the Pieces” which deals with mental illness, and he continues to advocate for those who struggle through his platform.
Business america
Before becoming a professional actor, he worked for over 20 years in Corporate America, traveled to Monrovia, Liberia to participate in a school building project and served as a mentor to many adolescents and young adults. .
Host
He is also a lecturer and charges his listeners to take charge of their lives.
Produce your own life show
He is the host of the popular “Produce Your Own Life Show” podcast which can be seen on the “Produce Your Own Life Network” YouTube channel.
Plus, it’s available on all podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, and IHeartRadio.
Filmography
- Survival 2021 – Role, LA Police
- Central Authority 2021 – Bishop Buckz
- I Prevail with Joyner Lucas 2019 – Damon
- Sleepers 2019 – Damon
- Half Full 2019 – Louis Trent
- ADHD Joyner Lucas with Logic 2019 -Sgt James Kirkland
- Buyback 2019
- The 2017 Job Interview – Craig Usher
- The 2018 Kart Call – Pistol K
- Equal Opportunity – Reginald Cole
Television
- Chosen Kin Origins 2018 – Regular Series (Dr Watson)
- Inside Look: The Assassination of Gianni Versace – American Crime Story 2018
- I am the night 2019 – Marcus
- Dhar Mann 2020 – Present (various roles)
- Produce Your Own Life Show 2020 – Self (host)
- Let’s ask America 2014 (auto)
- Single Life 2018 (Dwayne)
Theater
- Neighbors 2019 – Robert
- Beau Poison 2017 – Drago
- Soul Mate 2015 – Dr Johnson
Awards
- Fantasy Horror Film Festival 2019
- Hollywood Bloody Horror Festival 2019
- Alternative Film Festival 2021
Did you know …
- He gained worldwide popularity after working in several films.
- He is also an ordained minister.
- He recently won the award for Best Cast at the Alternative Film Festival for his role as Bishop Buckz in the award-winning film “The Central Authority”.
*** Facts About Rodney Damon Collins ***
- Height? : 5’10 “
- Weight? : 180 pounds
- Residence ? : Los Angeles, California.
