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Mareo-Ahmir Lawson

Date of Birth / Doğum Tarihi
1 December 1973, San Diego, California, USA

Mini Biography / Biyografi
Mareo-Ahmir Lawson was born in San Diego, but raised in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in entertainment. In his early school years his mother had him attend 32nd Street U.S.C. Magnet School. He was one of the first to start their visual and performing arts program. In elementary school, he was selected to play the Cornet. (An instrument of the Brass family, similar to the trumpet.)Mareo excelled in music. He performed in the school's `Magnet in Motion' performances at University of Southern California and was in a commercial with Earvin 'Magic' Johnson. Mareo had the privilege to perform for Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and in various other performances in and around Los Angeles. During these years, Mareo also played Theodore Cotter in a U.S.C. student film called, "The Long Walk Home" (John Cork 1987).After ten years at 32nd, he was then immediately accepted to Hamilton's Music Academy. He joined the `A' Jazz Band, the Brass Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, the Marching Band and he played with the Academy's Orchestra. He also sang and danced his way into the Musical Theatre department. A trumpet player transformed to take on singing and the French horn; Hamilton encouraged Mareo to truly develop in his musical growth.Even while growing up in South Central, Los Angeles and being a ward of the court his sophomore year, he remained dedicated to his studies. Mareo-Ahmir became the most improved student in his graduating class and was able to perform in the schools Gala and other performances. He was an integral part in the local and National competitions won by the `A' Jazz Band and the Brass Ensemble. He also was apart of `Grammy in the Schools', performing with Ira Gershwin, Shanice Wilson and Doc Severinsen.With a desire to venture off into all areas of entertainment, Mareo worked for Stanley Kirk Burrell `M.C. Hammer' in a music video called, `This Is the Way We Roll'. In his spare time, during those three years, Mareo marched in the `Annual Tournament of Roses Parade' and The `Disney Main Street Parade', while a member of the Los Angeles All City Marching Band.Although a natural performing artist, Mareo-Ahmir lacked guidance and stability, so in the early nineties he became a Cavalry Scout in the United States Army. Lawson was given not only an opportunity to travel, but also an understanding of discipline and teamwork. He served a tour in the Middle East and after the military went on a search for an unknown career.Mareo Lawson worked in positions in Jewelry to positions in Computer Cabling, Networking and Web Design, but kept his dream in performing arts. Following his heart he took various entry-level positions in film and television. While working on a Naval television show, the cinematographer convinced Mareo to obtain a degree. That summer he enrolled as a full time student in the Los Angeles City College, Cinema and Television program. His goal is to obtain a Master of Fine Arts degree, in Motion Picture Producing, from a California University. IMDb Mini Biography By: Mario Lawson

Personal Quotes / Kişisel Alıntılar
""I'll never grow up, I just assume responsibilities.""