Tyrin Turner is an American film and television actor and writer from South Central Los Angeles. He is most known for playing the lead role of Caine Lawson in the critically acclaimed 1993 urban drama ''

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''.

Career

Turner is best known for playing the main character, Kaydee "Caine" Lawson, in the 1993 film ''

''. He also has made guest appearances on television shows such as ''

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'' and '' Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'' and made numerous cameo appearances in urban music videos throughout the 1990s. Turner played the central character in

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's 1989 long-form music video for her single

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. For over twenty years, Turner has been working behind the scenes writing comedy material for his close friend

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and for comedian

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Personal life

Turner is married to Amina Garner. He is the father to fraternal twins, daughter Tai and son Tyrin Jr. Turner joined Foxx and

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when they both spoke out in

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following the murder of

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Filmography

Film

Television

Music Videos

scarface- Never seen a Man Cry 1995

Discography

Guest appearances

*1989: " Rhythm Nation 1814" (

) *1995: "Lockdown" ( D.E.E.P.) *1995: "Illusions" (

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) *1996: " Can't Be Wasting My Time" (

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feat.

Lost Boyz Lost Boyz are an American hip hop group from Queens, New York, consisting of MC Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, and K Chrys. Originally in the early 90's LB consisted of Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou. Member K Chrys or “K ...

) *1998: "Dawn 2 Dusk" (

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feat. DMG, &

Yukmouth Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. He is a ...

) *1998: "Money By The Ton" (

C-Bo Shawn Thomas, also known by his stage name C-Bo, is an American rapper. C-Bo, notoriously known for his relationship with law enforcement, was one of the first rappers to be jailed due to his lyrical content, a scathing critique of political off ...

feat.

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) *1998: "Menace Niggas Never Die" ( Scarface feat. Menace Clan & Caine) *2013: "Tired Of Running" (

Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, ...

) *2015: "Dumb Shit" ( Tyrese) feat.

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