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This Is What Lance Reddick Was Up To Before He Became A Star

2023-03-18

He Was A Musician - Before Lance Reddick became a star in shows like The Wire and Fringe, he was a musician. He was the lead singer of a jazz/funk band called The Crossing Guard and later joined a band called The Reddmen.
He Was A Model - In addition to his musical pursuits, Reddick was also a successful model. He was featured in fashion campaigns for brands like Armani, Versace, and Calvin Klein.
He Was An Actor On Broadway - Reddick was also an accomplished stage actor. He made his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago and went on to appear in productions of The Tempest and The Wild Party.
He Taught Acting - Even before he found success as an actor, Reddick was teaching acting classes. He taught at places like the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the Stella Adler Conservatory.
He Was A Lawyer - Reddick received his J.D. from Cornell Law School and was a practicing attorney for a brief period of time. He eventually left the legal profession to pursue his career as an actor.

2023-03-17

He was a Broadway dancer - Before he became a household name for his roles in 'The Wire' and 'Fringe', Reddick was a professional dancer on Broadway. He appeared in the original Broadway production of 'The Wiz' and 'Dreamgirls'.
He was a backup singer for Madonna - Reddick had the opportunity to be a backup singer for Madonna during her 'Who's That Girl' tour. He was one of the 'boy toys' that performed alongside her.
He was a model - Reddick was a model for the prestigious Wilhelmina Modeling Agency in New York City. He appeared in numerous print and television ads.
He was a jazz musician - Reddick was a professional jazz musician in New York City before he was an actor. He performed with jazz greats like Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, and McCoy Tyner.
He was a teacher - Reddick taught music classes at the LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts in New York City. He was also a music director for the school's jazz band.