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Dwayne L. Barnes
Actor

Dwayne L. Barnes

26 Nov 1970Born
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Detroit, Michigan, USABirthplace

Biography

Dwayne Barnes was born and reared in Detroit, Michigan where he witnessed some of life's harsh realities, which has consequently affected and transformed him as an artist and human being. In his senior year in high school, Barnes, voted "Most Likely to Succeed," won a citywide acting competition and was awarded a scholarship to attend Eastern Michigan University.

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However, after a few years of collegiate life, Barnes heard the call of his destiny and chose to immediately set his sights on moving to Los Angeles and stardom.

Not just an actor, Barnes is also blessed with vocal talent and just two years after moving to Los Angeles, his performance in Robert Townsend's, "The Five Heartbeats: The Musical," was nominated BEST ACTOR for an NAACP Theater Award. Barnes also starred in the musicals, "Letters from Nam", which was written and produced by Emmy award-winning director, Paris Barclay, and "Dorian," which The Denver Daily New said, Barnes "gave a knockout performance." Barnes' musical talents also led to a contract with Capitol Records, where he recorded an album with the group H20. The group disbanded before the album was released.

Barnes has guest-starred in over 30 different episodic shows, including such hit shows as C.S.I., E.R., and Cold Case. Other network guest appearances include, "Without a Trace", "Angel", "Judging Amy", "Numbers", "The Shield" and "Six Feet Under." Following in the shoes of such greats as, Samuel L. Jackson, Halle Berry (Jungle Fever) and Chris Rock (New Jack City), Barnes' haunting portrayal of the cheeseburger loving crack addict in the urban classic Menace II Society has garnered him critical acclaim throughout Hollywood.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025I (Un)DoFilm: Greg Jones, Director
  2. 2023Big George ForemanFilm: Dick Sadler
  3. 2009NCIS: Los AngelesSeries: U.S. Marshal Drew Groller (1 episode)
  4. 2009Dark BlueSeries: Terry (1 episode)
  5. 2008The MentalistSeries: Jayden Flower (1 episode)
  6. 2007The FlockFilm: Vincent Dennison
  7. 2007Saving GraceSeries: Mr. Boatwright (1 episode)
  8. 2005RelatedSeries: Steve (1 episode)
  9. 2005WeedsSeries: Cecil (1 episode)
  10. 2005Grey's AnatomySeries: Conner Squire (1 episode)
  11. 2005Numb3rsSeries: Mr. Johnson (1 episode)
  12. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Clinton (1 episode)
  13. 2002The Big TimeFilm: Stuff
  14. 2002Without a TraceSeries: Andre Jones (1 episode)
  15. 2002MonkSeries: Officer Cooper (1 episode)
  16. 2002Parental GuidanceFilm: Rashaan
  17. 2002The ShieldSeries: Link (1 episode)
  18. 2001Six Feet UnderSeries: Officer Myers (1 episode)
  19. 2001The DivisionSeries: Diggs (1 episode)
  20. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Gene Jacobs (1 episode)
  21. 2000Son of the BeachSeries (1 episode)
  22. 1999Bad TripFilm: Driver
  23. 1999AngelSeries: Lester (1 episode)
  24. 1999Judging AmySeries: Jared Spruell (1 episode)
  25. 1998Martial LawSeries: Eugene (1 episode)
  26. 1998The Real Howard SpitzFilm: Tyrone
  27. 1997Angry DogsFilm: Homer Hayward
  28. 1997Brooklyn SouthSeries: Kenny Nevins (1 episode)
  29. 1997What's Right with AmericaFilm: Prisoner
  30. 1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionSeries: Al Larkin (segment "The Subway") (1 episode)
  31. 1997Swimsuit: The MovieFilm: Ice
  32. 1996The PretenderSeries: D-Mac (1 episode)
  33. 1996Pacific BlueSeries: Rondell (1 episode)
  34. 1995JAGSeries: Saunders (1 episode)
  35. 1994ERSeries: Officer Hunt (1 episode)
  36. 1994The Good LifeSeries: Tim (1 episode)
  37. 1993NYPD BlueSeries: Rodney, Darius (1 episode)
  38. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries: Baby Rage (1 episode)
  39. 1993Menace II SocietyFilm: Basehead
  40. 1990Beverly Hills, 90210Series: G-Loc (1 episode)
  41. 1989BaywatchSeries: Carter (2 episodes)

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