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BIO

Kevin Byrd an award winning entertainer who’s celebrating his 18th year anniversary in entertainment has always had the passion for the performing arts and since the time he was 3years old; nothing has stood in the ways of pursing his goal. Today Kevin Byrd at 27; stands at the threshold of Superstardom. With an abiding faith that God led him, Kevin danced, sang, acted, modeled, produced, and directed his way into mainstream theatre, television, modeling, and motion pictures.

Kevin Byrd’s extensive talent and intellectual pursuits have led to accomplish remarkable achievements for a little boy from Utica, New York since 1991 when he joined the Rhythm Lights ( a theatrical performing company) discovered by legendary director Doris Yagey. Kevin Byrd performed in such musical productions in the early to late 90’s “Westside story”, “Oliver”, “Chorus Line”, “Goodbye Girl”, and “Wizard of Was”

Kevin Byrd attended Long Island University in 1998(New York City) and attracted the attention of a singing group “ IMPACQ ” Kevin’s group won 2times at the Apollo, won several talent shows, sang at the NAACP award ceremony, Million Youth March, and for the RCA recording group” IMAGINE ”, in 2002 Kevin starred in an independent film called , “City Games ” which premiered in Japan; in 2003 Byrd starred as leading actor in an educational film called, Kevin’s Addiction and Nicole’s choice , which won the Cinema Golden Eagle and Freddie Award . In 2004 Kevin Byrd wrote, produced, and starred as leading actor in his hit Award Winning independent film, “ The Last Dayz” an awareness film helping to promote the awareness of Prostate Cancer and has reached a media circulation of over 10million people, and has garned Kevin Byrd to international media status in over 17 countries.

Kevin Byrd in April 2005 appeared as the cover Model for the hit Barnes& Nobles best seller list book “Things in Between” by Nathanial Portis ; Byrd stars as Cameron Johnson a young teenager who tries to find happiness, thus working through the effects of poverty and struggles in his life. Kevin Byrd on October 29 th,2006 will be a special guest on the Joe Kelly talk show (Utica, New York) in a TV special called, “ A Night with Kevin Byrd ” in a one to one intimate look over Kevin’s career and how he speaks out about his road to stardom.

Kevin Byrd on February 11th, 2006 stars as the legendary Lt. John R. Fox, a legendary WW II African American hero who received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President Clinton in 1997 a TV Documentary called, “Honor Deferred ” a History Channel documentary produced by Al Roker and hosted by Samuel L. Jackson & Bernie Mac . On July 11th, 2007 Kevin Byrd takes to the stage in a One Man Show (at the Famous Off Broadway Theatre”The Players Theatre” which drew a sold out audience and received rave reviews in New York City) “RELEASE” a one man show (written and produced by Kevin Byrd and poet Jason Hendricks) about a young man and his portrayal of a plethora of personalities from all walks of life.

In February 2008 Kevin Byrd kicks off his first “RELEASE” One Man Show tour. In April 2008 Kevin Byrd (CEO/Chairman) establishes of own not for profit 501(c)(3) company called “BrownByrd Prostate Cancer Foundation”; helping to continue to promote the awareness of his Prostate Cancer Campaign. In July 2008 Kevin Byrd stars in the new hit Bollywood movie called “When Kiran Meets Karen” directed by award winning  director Manan Kathora.

Media Accomplishments

Kevin Byrd has received critical acclaim and national and International media attention in various publications such as Epoch International Times (The largest independent international newspaper reaching over 28 different countries and over 17 different languages) Rolling Out Publication (The largest Urban Weekly Publication in the U.S reaching over 21 states and 5million people weekly) Parle Magazine, Iflow Magazine, AMAG Magazine, King Magazine, Urban Buzz Magazine, New York Liberty Star, Black Star news.com, New York Beacon Newspaper, Caribbean Life, 24/7, interviewed by Daily Newspaper, Vibe.com, Hush Magazine, Talent World Asia, Healthy Living Newspaper, Life&Times of Utica Newspaper, Utica Phoenix Magazine, Midyork Weekly, Observer Dispatch Newspaper, Caribbean Roundtable talk show, Education Corner talk show, Ebony TV talk show, and Wktv News talk, Icon Gerald Deas MD, Talk Show and several radio shows throughout the U.S.

On February 20th, 2008 : A CITATION AWARD (Award of Merit) was given to Kevin Byrd from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz on behalf of over 2million Brooklyn residents of all his Accomplishments and Life Time Achievements over 15 years in Show Business, and his work with Promoting the Awareness of Prostate Cancer since 2003.

On March 17th, 2007 : “HONOR DEFERRED” received the NAMIC VISION AWARD Nomination for Best T.V. Documentary for the History Channel; Kevin Byrd starred as Congressional Medal of Honor “Lt.John R.Fox.”

On October 1st 2004 : Kevin Byrd received a PROCLAMATION AWARD from Mayor Timothy J. Jullian declaring October 1st as Kevin Byrd Day making Kevin Byrd the youngest and 1st African American to earn this AWARD in Entertainment from the city of Utica, New York.

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KEVIN BYRD CREDITS

Website: www.kevbyrd.com

(Kemcy International Agency)  
AFTRA/SAG eligible   
Kathryn Westbrooke Associates
(212) 643-2300

Hair: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 5’8” Weight: 150

Film/Television:

Law and Order Basketball player U5

Reeboks Commercial “Athlete Runner”

Guiding Light Fraternity Brother U5

Nicole’s Choice Independent Film (supporting Lead Actor: Juan)

Kevin’sAddiction Industrial Film (Leading Actor: Kevin)

City Games Independent Film (supporting Lead Actor: Nesto) Japan

Inside Featured Film (Leading Actor: Michael) Domican Republic

Paint Me Nude Independent Film (supporting actor: Hosea) India

Brooklyn Boyz Featured Film (Guest Star: Kevin Byrd)

The Last Dayz Featured Film(Lead Actor: Michael) written and produced by:KevinByrd

Honor DeferredTV Special (Lead Actor: Lt.John R.Fox) History Channel

Hosted by Bernie Mac& Sammuel L.Jackson Produced By Al Roker .

Theatre:

“Good bye Girl” (David) Rome Capital Theater Utica, New York

“Wonderful wizard of Was” (Lion) Kernan Middle School Utica, New York

“Chorus Line” (Townsman) Rome Capital Theater Rome, New York

“Little Hor House of Texas” (Sammy dancer) Stanley Theater Utica, New York

“Scrooge” (Village Boy) Stanley Theater Utica, New York

“West Side Story” (Mario) Stanley Theater Utica, New York

“RELEASE”One Man Show Nuyorican Theater Manhattan, New York

( Tony, Smokey, Bruno, Slim, Tommy )

Other Performances

Walt Disney World Rhythm Lites- Musical Group Orlando, Florida

Mike Tyson Talent Show Talent Showcase Brooklyn, New York

Long Island University Vocal Performance Brooklyn, New York

Million Youth March Vocal Performance Brooklyn, New York

NAACP Ceremonial Performance Bronx, New York

Apollo Theater 1 st Place Vocal Performance Manhattan, New York

Education/Training

High School Thomas R. Proctor

College Long Island University: Bachelor Degree in Performing Arts

Deborah Wagner Studios: Voice Training, /Dance/Movement

Awards/Media Coverage

CITATION Award (February 2008) Award of Merit Career Achievement Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (City Hall

The Epoch International Times (September 2007) “Brooklyn Byrd Flies High”

NAMIC Vision Award Nomination (March 2007) Honor Deferred for Best T.V. Special for History Channel

IflowMag.com (November 2006) magazine cover with Beyonce and Tina Turner

Hasboro, G.I. JOEAction Hero Figure Lt.John R.Fox (aka Kevin Byrd): awarded by reps from Bratskeir&Company (July 2006)

King Magazine (April 2006) “A story to tell actor Kevin Byrd”

Parle Newspaper (April 2006) “Who’s next in line”, Kevin Byrd”

Vibe.com (February 2006) Kevin Byrd Produces Prostate Cancer Awareness Film “The Last Dayz”

Proclamation Award : awarded by Mayor Timothy J Julian October 1 st, 2005…proclaim KEVIN BYRD DAY in the city of Utica, New York

Winner of Cinema Golden Eagle and Freddie Award for Best Acting Cast” Nicole’s Choice (educational industrial film, Lumina Films: Supporting Lead Actor: Juan) (April 2004)

Special Skills

Actor, Writer, Movie/television Producer, Director, Model, Singer, Dancer