By Matt Sullivan Anchorage Daily News
Published: January 12th, 2012 10:09 PM Last Modified: January 13th, 2012 04:03 AM
Comedian Tommy Davidson is probably best remembered as a cast member of the popular sketch comedy show "In Living Color," a series that served as a launch pad for a number of TV and film careers.
first, there are the show’s creators, Damon and Keenan Ivory Wayans. Marlon, Shawn and Kim Wayans all had regular roles too. Golden Globe-winner Jim Carrey caught his big break as a cast member, and so did Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx. Jennifer Lopez started out as a member of the in-house dance crew The Fly Girls. And while clashes with the Fox Network brass over the program’s risque material eventually led to the departure of the Wayans family, Davidson was one of the few cast members present for all five seasons.
Noted for a range of impersonations that included Al Green, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sugar Ray Leonard, Davidson’s role on the show landed him on the big screen as well. he appeared alongside Carrey in the first "Ace Ventura" movie, teamed with Foxx on "Booty Call" and starred in "Strictly Business" with Halle Berry, another Oscar winner.
The comedian has focused more on standup in recent years — he recently told USA Today that he performs about 150 club dates a year. He’s no stranger to Alaska either and his return finds him working with a local charity.
A portion of the proceeds from the tickets sold to tonight’s show benefit Children’s Meal Mission, a nonprofit organization that serves free breakfasts and dinners to kids at the Mountain View Boys and Girls Club.
Former ‘In Living Color’ cast member raises funds for local charity
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