From The Wire and Everybody hates Chris Melvin Jackson Jr. Emmy Nominated actor . Breaks down how to break the industry . His success and motivation.

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Judy plays Connect 4 with Emmy Nominated actor, Melvin Jackson Jr.  to discuss his journey from booking a recurring role on "The Wire," to him and his wife (Kelly Jenrette) becoming the first African-American married couple to be nominated for an Emmy in the same year.  Plus, they discuss his children's book, "The Adventures of Jimmy The Fly," which we'll give away to a lucky listener!

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Emmy Nominated Actor Melvin Jackson Jr. was born on April 4th in Washington D.C. He now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Emmy nominated actress Kelly Jenrette. In which they are the first African American married couple to be nominated for an Emmy in the same year. Melvin is the father of 3 boys Melvin, DaShawn & Donovan. He is best known for his roles as Bernard on the HBO hit series "The Wire" and as The Bully on the hit CW show "Everybody Hates Chris". He most recently portrayed the legendary rapper Kurtis Blow in the NAACP Award winning BET’s “The New Edition Story” which had 29 million viewers. He is a talented actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, host, & author of a children’s book. Now you may say wow this guy does a lot but when asked "if you could only be known for one thing what would it be?" And he’ll quickly reply “to be known as a great businessman period”. Melvin started out in the entertainment business at the age of 18 as an entertainment manager managing local artists and as a model. While still in college Melvin was working on The Wire. He later graduated from Bowie State University in 2005 with a Bachelors of Arts degree. Even though he is now had recurring roles on two of the hottest shows on TV, he continues to stay humble. Melvin also has lived overseas for 8 1⁄2 years in Islamabad, Pakistan & Ankara, Turkey. Melvin Jackson Jr., is a name that will never be forgotten because he refuses to be forgotten. He had a recurring role on CW's "Everybody Hates Chris" which he booked three weeks into him being in LA. The last episode of the season that he did, was directed by Chris Rock, which was a great honor for him. Melvin has created opportunities for himself in Hollywood as well as other states. He has made many friends in Hollywood and is known as a great networker. Melvin refuses to take no
for an answer and is determined to be known as a great actor, entertainer, producer and businessman. He has written, produced, co-directed and starred in his sitcom pilot entitled “This Is My Life, So Why Are You Laughing?”. Melvin is writing, producing, directing a lot projects and currently has a children’s book titled “The Adventures of Jimmy The Fly” that he co-wrote with his wife and is available on amazon. Melvin has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a short form comedy or drama series for his comedy web series he executive produced, Stars in and co-wrote with his wife Emmy nominated actress Kelly Jenrette titled “This Eddie Murphy Role is Mine, Not Yours”. Which can be viewed on his website www.melvinjacksonjr.com or on his YouTube channel Melvin Jackson Jr Tv.

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Melvin Jackson Jr. joins Danny Royce in studio to be a guest on today's episode of Inside The Black Actor's Studio. They discuss secrets on making it in Hollywood as a black man, his Eddie Murphy role, The Craft and so much more!

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BHL: Let's Talk About Sex - In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Spicy Mari, Drea Renee and Kevin John discuss relationships for the week of March 7th, 2014. Also joining the conversation is special guest Melvin Jackson Jr. They discuss beautiful women and their feet and the importance of hygiene. They round things off with a Naked Truth with Melvin Jackson Jr.

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King and Nick Perdue interview special guest Melvin Jackson Jr.

Melvin was born on April 4th, 1981 in Washington D.C., and now resides in Los Angeles. Best known as Bernard on the HBO series "The Wire" and as The Bully on The CW's "Everybody Hates Chris."

A young, talented actor, Melvin also does Stand Up Comedy at venues around Los Angeles. He wrote a poetry Book, as well as several Screen Plays. In his work as President and CEO of Urban Vision Entertainment, Melvin has collaborated on Film and Television Productions.
When asked "if you could only be known for one thing, what would it be?" Melvin replies "to be known as a great businessman, period."

Melvin started in the entertainment business as a Model and Music Manager at the age of 19. He has creatively assisted Musical Recording Artists such as Tank, Tonya Blount, Jay-Z, Freeway & Benzino, and several others.

Melvin got i