Lawrence C. Gamell Jr., also known as Larry Gamell Jr., has been gracing the stage since the tender age of five, with an impressive repertoire of over 125 plays and productions to his credit. His outstanding performance in the play "Nevas Tale" directed by Ted Lange and written by Doctor Cliff Harper earned him the prestigious Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Award in 1993 for Best Supporting Performance by a Male. Additionally, he received a second award that same year from The L.A. Weekly for Best Featured Male Performance for the same production.
In 1995, he was honored with an Actors Recognition Award from the Off-Broadway Theatre in Las Vegas for his captivating portrayal of the lead in "12 Angry Men". Two years later, he won the first-ever Best Actor Award at the Colsac Theatre Co. for his powerful performance as Aaron The Moor in Shakespeare's "Titus and Andronicus".
Throughout his illustrious career, Lawrence has appeared in various films, television shows, and commercials. Moreover, he is the Artistic Director of the Alkebu-lan Theatre Group, located within the Alkebu-lan Cultural Center in Pasadena, where he has produced, directed, and performed in numerous productions over the past decade, including "Othello", "Master Harold and The Boys", "A Raisin In The Sun", "Having our Say", "Harriet", "The Meeting", and "For Colored Girls...".
As a bi-coastal actor, Lawrence has made New Orleans his second home, where he has worked on several projects in his beloved "Crescent City". He recently completed filming two projects before returning to his California residence, only to be struck by the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Lawrence's role in the film "Ray" marked a significant turning point in his life, and he remains committed to supporting the recovery of his second home, New Orleans, as he reflects on the city's resilience, "New Orleans never gave up on me, so I won't give up on her".
