Lance Gross: From Track and Field to Acting
Lance Gross, born on July 8th, 1981 in Oakland, California, is a rising young star in the field of acting with a net worth of $1.5 million. He initially aspired to become a professional track and field athlete, but turned down the opportunity to pursue his dream of acting. Gross obtained a BA degree in theater from Howard University and trained at The Ivanna Chubbuck Studio and the Tasha Smith Acting Studio.
Gross won a NAACP Image Award for his portrayal of Calvin Payne in the TBS sitcom House of Payne, and starred in other Tyler Perry productions like the Meet The Browns film. He has also been on The Bernie Mac Show and Eve, and co-starred with Forest Whitaker, Carlos Mencia, America Ferrera, and Regina King in the 2010 comedy Our Family Wedding.
Aside from acting in films and TV series, Gross has appeared in music videos for several R&B stars, including Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Angela Simmons, Mary J. Blige, Tyra Banks, and Kelis.
