Kadeem Hardison is a talented actor, director and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years.
He rose to fame playing the witty and charming Dwayne Johnson on the hit sitcom Another World, a spin-off of The Cosby Show.
He has also starred in the following films White people can’t jump, drive, or suck blood in Brooklynand Honor.
He is currently playing the role of veteran bounty hunter Bowser in the Netflix series Young Bounty Hunters.
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- Full name: Kadeem Ameer Hardison
- Date of Birth: July 24, 1965
- Age: 58
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, director, producer
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 meters)
- Parents: Bethann Hardison (mother) and Donald McFadden (father)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Chanté Moore (ex-wife)
- Children: Sophia Hardison (daughter)
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Kadeem Hardison will turn 58 years old in 2023. He was born on 24 July 1965 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States.
He is the only son of Bethann Hardison, a former model and pioneer of diversity in the fashion industry, and Donald McFadden, a collector of antiques and fine art.
He attended St. Ann’s School, a progressive private school in Brooklyn Heights, where he developed an interest in acting. He acted in several school plays and joined the drama club.
He also took acting classes at the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Roundabout Theater Company. In 1983, he graduated from high school and decided to pursue a career in acting.
Personal life
Kadeem Hardison married singer Chanté Moore on November 17, 1997. They met at a charity event in 1996 and fell in love.
They had a daughter, Sofia, born on February 27, 1996. However, their marriage did not last long and they divorced in 2000.
They remain friends and co-parent their daughter. After the divorce, Hardison has never been romantically involved with anyone again. He is currently single and focusing on his career and his daughter.
Profession
Kadeem Hardison began his acting career in 1981 on an episode of the ABC After School Special, “The Movie Star’s Daughter.”
He then played the role of Eric Dean in the NBC soap opera Guiding Light from 1983 to 1984. In 1984, he made his film debut, playing the role of Simon in the comedy film Beat Street.
He also appeared in several other films during the 1980s, such as Go Tell It on the Mountain, Krush Groove, Def by Temptation, and School Daze.
However, his breakthrough role came in 1987 when he played math genius and aspiring engineer Dwayne Wayne on the NBC sitcom Another World (a spinoff of The Cosby Show).
He played the character for six seasons from 1987 to 1993, becoming one of the most popular and beloved characters on the show.
He also directed several episodes of the television series and in 1992 won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.
After Another World ended, Hardison continued to work in film and television. He starred in several films, such as “White Men Can’t Jump”, “Drive”, “Brooklyn Vampire”, “Black Panther”, “The Sixth Man”, “Blind Faith”, “30 Years of Life”, “City of Honor” and show time.
He has also appeared in numerous television shows such as Between Bros, Abby, Girlfriends, The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, Greek, House MD, KC Undercover, Love Is, and Black Monday. He has also produced and directed projects such as Dark Party, Bratz, and Culture Clash.
In 2020, he joined the cast of the Netflix series Teenage Bounty Hunters, playing the role of Bowser Jenkins, a veteran bounty hunter who mentors two teenage twins who join his company.
The series received positive reviews and was praised for its humor, action, and diversity.
net worth
According to multiple sources, Kadeem Hardison’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
He earned his wealth through a successful career as an actor, director, and producer.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @kadeemhardison
- Twitter account: @KadeemHardison
Filmography
- A different world
- White people can’t dance
- drive
- Vampire in Brooklyn
- Honor
- Young Bounty Hunter
