Tommy Ford

Comedian, actor, entrepreneur and Christian –- Tommy Mikal Ford - is one of the most familiar personalities to emerge in African-American and popular culture in recent years. Using his shotgun wit, homegrown LA schmoozing skills and an infinitely buoyant spirit borne of a child of God, Tommy has shrewdly climbed the entertainment ladder as a Christain. How, you ask?

Fastening his Christian principles around his R-rated comedy, Tommy Ford has successfully kept up with the fast pace of his hometown – Los Angeles – while, sharpening his resolve to do his very best as both an entertainer with connections and a Christian on a mission.

Tommy’s undeniable gift for acting was commonly displayed in his recurring role as the pretentious Lieutenant Malcolm Barker on the popular TV drama, New York Undercover. A favorite of mine as it was for most African-Americans.

But without question, it was Tommy’s supporting role on the Urban hit series, Martin, as Martin Lawrence’s homeboy that propelled Tommy Ford into another stratosphere reserved for authentic Hollywood celebrities... no perpetrators allowed.

Still, Tommy remains at heart a man dedicated to doing the right thing as a Christian. As president of the non-profit organization - Be Still & Know, Inc. - Tommy Ford’s talents and energies have recently been channeled into building better communities for youth in urban centers. In addition, Tommy has written and launched two children books designed to promote healthy, spiritual and non-violent living for young people.

Tommy’s introduction into the Gospel world came a few years ago in his executive producer role for the highly successful debut CD of Gospel comedian Broderick E. Rice entitled, Tommy Ford Presents Broderick E. Rice Alive (Born Again). Once again, Tommy has applied his talent and love for good wholesome comedy by promoting the Christian comedy tour - Kingdom Comedy - that launches in Hotlanta with headliners Chucky Jenkins, Chocolate, Small Frie and Darian Perkins.