Lamar Barnes(I)
- Actor
Raised in Chicago in a strong family dynamic, Lamar learned that acting
was his greatest form of entertainment. He spent years as a youth
developing his craft on the stages of the park districts of Chicago.
These years saw Lamar portray characters such as Danny Zuko in Grease,
George Murchison in A Raisin In The Sun, and Papa Ge in the musical
Once On This Island. Lamar isn't as new to the scene though; he can be
seen in a few regional and national commercials for companies such as
Blue Cross Blue Shield, McDonalds and Cricket Wireless. Lamar studied
acting at legendary institutions such as Second City of Chicago as well
as moving to Los Angeles and studying at the Sanford Meisner Center of
Acting. Lamar credits his wife Melissa for her undying support, which
has made his efforts and successes in his career possible. He now
continues his training and career forward in Chicago, Atlanta and Los
Angeles.