Denyce Lawton

Denyce Lawton

47 · Born: May 2, 1978

Personal Details

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BornMay 2, 1978 Seoul, South Korea

Biography

Denyce Lawton, a talented and multi-ethnic actress, has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in the New Jersey communities of Belmar and Neptune, she later moved to Washington, D.C. and graduated at the top of her class from Prince Georges County, Maryland.

During her high school years, Denyce was an exceptional student, participating in various academic programs and clubs, including the Biotechnology Program for gifted students, the Future Teachers of America Club, the yearbook staff, and the drama club. She was also Vice President of her senior class.

After graduation, Denyce studied pre-med at the University of Maryland while attending an early studies program at prestigious Johns Hopkins University. She began her professional entertainment career as a background dancer on the Broadway stage and later for renowned recording artists such as Ye, *NSYNC, Mya, Nelly, Jagged Edge, Ja Rule, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and many others.

Denyce also worked in the music industry as Assistant Vice President of Urban Promotions at Warner Brother Records, A&R VP at Priority Records in New York City, personal assistant to record executive Irv Gotti at Murder Inc. Records, and Assistant Junior Publicist at 20th Century Fox Pictures.

In addition to her work in the music industry, Denyce has pursued a successful modeling career, working with various brands such as Kemi Oil, FUBU, ADIDAS, Enyce, Karl Kani, and Baby Phat. She has also gained acting experience with roles in New York City's famous "Shakespeare in the Park" series and appeared in music videos for artists such as Clay Aiken, 112, Nas, and Jaheim.

Denyce has had roles in several TV series, including House of Payne, Castle, and Entourage, as well as feature films like The Dempsey Sisters, Soul Plane, and Act Like You Love Me.

Career

2023
2021
Most Wanted Santa
Most Wanted Santa as FBI Agent Harper Winslow
The Hot Zone
The Hot Zone as Sheila Willis
2019
Fanatic
Fanatic as Lexi
2017
Secrets
Secrets as Secret Jenkins
2015
Justice Served
Justice Served as Mia Orlando
2013
Act Like You Love Me
Act Like You Love Me as Susan Lofton
The Coalition
The Coalition as Skylar Hathaway
The Dempsey Sisters
The Dempsey Sisters as Deena Dempsey
Frat Brothers
Frat Brothers as Professor Simone Breaux
Winnerz
Winnerz as Carmen
2012
No Vacancy
No Vacancy as Brandy
2011
2008
Vlog
Vlog as Jasmine
2007
Redline
Redline as Miranda
2006
2004
Soul Plane
Soul Plane as Flight Attendant #3
2002
State Property
State Property as Bikini Girl #2 (uncredited)