Since moving to Hollywood just over 20 years ago, Everton “E-Dee” Dennis has tried to make it as an actor and recording artist. He has more than held in his own in a town where countless dreams are dashed.
In August, he released “Fancy Face”, a song produced by longtime collaborator Qmillion. September 4 saw the release of “Gangland Musical”, a romantic-drama in which he plays Ragga.
“It’s a story like Bonnie and Clyde with a party track vibes,” is how Dennis describes “Fancy Face”. He has no problem pulling double duty as an entertainer.
“It keeps me busy and I like staying busy,” said Dennis who is from Clarendon parish in Jamaica.
“Gangland Musical”, which is available on Starz, Amazon Prime and Hulu, is directed by Jean-Claude La Marre. Set in Chicago, its main actors are Wood Harris, Tamar Braxton and Clifton Powell.
Dennis was called for the role of Ragga after impressing La Marre in “Chocolate City 3”, the director’s previous movie which came out in 2017.
The lanky Jamaican developed his acting at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. His biggest project to date is the 2011 autobiographical movie, “Out The Gate”, in which he starred with fellow Jamaicans Oliver Samuels and Paul Campbell.
He believes he has come into his own as an actor.
“It’s getting better for me because I am putting in lots of work and have made a name for myself in Hollywood,” said Dennis.
Written By Howard Campbell
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