Dennis L.A. White is a renowned American stage and screen actor, celebrated for his captivating portrayal of Damion 'D-Roc' Butler in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic, Notorious. Born and raised in southern California, he was exposed to a rich tapestry of cultures and ideas, thanks to his musician mother and military father.
As his family relocated to Fayetteville, North Carolina, Dennis discovered his passion for music and acting. Although he was offered several scholarships to play baseball, he decided to pursue an academic scholarship at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) in North Carolina.
In 2001, Dennis, under the pseudonym "Dennis Da Menace", released his Billboard-charted album, "The Wonderful World of Dennis". Two years later, he made history as the first African-American host at Fuse Television, hosting several TV shows, including "Weekend Vibe", HBO's "5 Rounds & Chatzone", and MTV's "Hip Hop Life".
Dennis then turned his attention to acting, with appearances in films and television shows such as "The Brave One" alongside Jodie Foster, Law & Order: SVU, The Jury, "I Think I Love My Wife", and many more. In 2010, he took on the role of a cancer-stricken comedian in Marq Overton's Off-Broadway play, "Die Laughing".
White also played the character Virgil in The N mini-series, Miracle's Boys, and had a recurring role on TNT's The Closer. In 2009, he founded "Act Like You Know", a company that offers acting workshops and seminars to aspiring actors across the country.
In the same year, Dennis became a recurring character, "Mistah Ray", on NBC's "Parenthood". In 2013, he established the "M.O.R.P.H." foundation, dedicated to combating racial profiling.
