Sean Ringgold, (born November 3, 1977) is an American actor and former bodyguard. He is best known for his role as Shaun Evans on the

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'', Junior on The Family Business and portraying

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in the

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biopic '' Notorious''. He also had a cameo in '' American Gangster'' and ''

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'' movie. Previously, he has had parts in multiple hit television series such as CW television drama ''

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'' and ''

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''. Ringgold also had featured roles in ''

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'', ''Billions'', the

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series, ''

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'', as the gangster Sugar, and as Correctional Officer Huey Cornell on the

drama For Life.

Early life

Sean Ringgold was raised in

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. For many years he was known as a New York State

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Champion. His fans may remember him as the, "''Rockaway Flash''." When he wasn't working in the

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sector, Ringgold worked as a Protection Specialist for

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. In 2009 after working with many A List celebrities, Ringgold decided to retire from the Body Guard industry and start his acting career. After being cast for the role of Shaun Evans, Ringgold got his break into acting on ABC's ''

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''. Since then, he has had acting roles in numerous hit TV shows and Series including

's ''

'', '' Billions'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Gotham'', ''

'' , multiple episodes of ''

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'' and in multiple episodes of Lady in the Lake (TV series). Ringgold has also been featured in commercials for

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, Dr. Scholl's, Dunkin Donuts,

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, Pfizer Nexium,

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and

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Philanthropy

Sitting on the Board of Directors, Ringgold works with the nonprofit organizatio
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St. Vincent's, which provides training, employment, case management, individual and family support, as well as health care services, for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disorders. Ringgold has also lent his time and voice to support and speak on behalf of several other causes, including The Men's Health Summit for The Whittier Street Health Center, Get Reel with Your Dreams, The Island of Grenada, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

References

External links

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