L. Warren Young

L. Warren Young

70 · Born: Aug 26, 1955

2012

Personal Details

BornAug 26, 1955 Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Biography

L Warren Young is a native of the state of Tennessee, where he first set foot on the soil that would shape his future. He pursued his academic endeavors at Tennessee State University, laying the groundwork for his future success. The allure of the stage beckoned, and he subsequently enrolled at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of the Dramatic Arts in London, England, where he honed his craft and immersed himself in the world of acting.

As his career began to take shape, Young's talents were showcased in a wide range of notable productions, including the critically acclaimed films "A Man in Full", "The Color Purple", and "To Her with Love". His impressive resume also boasts a slew of television credits, including the beloved coming-of-age series "The Wonder Years", as well as notable roles in "Johnson", "Greenleaf", "Blindside", "We Are Marshall", and "The Heat of the Night".

Career

2023
Pastacolypse
Pastacolypse as Old Man (voice)
The Murdaugh Murders
The Murdaugh Murders as Denny Wilkins
Cinnamon
Cinnamon as Leeroy
The Color Purple
The Color Purple as Domino Player
Johnson
Johnson as Freddie Sr.
2022
2018
SuperFly
SuperFly as Funeral Director
Step Sisters
Step Sisters as Langston Bishop
2016
Greenleaf
Greenleaf as Fred Williams
2015
Bessie
Bessie as Sharkish Man
2014
Let's Be Cops
Let's Be Cops as Jackson
2013
2012
2011
Field of Vision
Field of Vision as Charlie Hall
Footloose
Footloose as Andy Beamis
2010
The Joneses
The Joneses as Detective Gardner
Life as We Know It
Life as We Know It as Officer Young
The Way Home
The Way Home as Sergeant Bert Smith
2009
The Blind Side
The Blind Side as Big and Tall Salesman
2006
We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall as Mickey Jackson
2005
The Walk
The Walk as Larry Lee
2004
Tara
Tara as Dykes
1999
1992
Trespass
Trespass as Police Officer Foley
1977
Wilma
Wilma as Post Office Assistant