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Hello there, I'm Malcolm. I'm glad that you've decided to visit our "ABOUT THE FOUNDER" page. Here, you'll learn some cool information about the "C.E.O." of this great company. I'm sure that you'll find him a very interesting young man! |
"...I am blessed with the most wonderful parents in the world! Momma is a praying woman, who loves God. Only God, does she love more than her family! As a child I watched momma work two and three jobs to make sure we had the best education and lifestyle she could afford! I love her dearly for her commitment! Daddy was indeed a provider and a teacher. It was my dad who taught my brother Bobby and I, how to be "MEN"! Mommy can teach me to be polite, courteous, and neat. But only a "MAN" can teach a boy how to become a "MAN"! My father's leadership, wisdom and strengths are what enabled me to see beyond the limitations and expectations of a young boy born in the ghetto! I thank God for these two beautiful people! As result to their awesome sacrifices... I AM WHO I AM"! ........................................................... Tommy Ford…(author/actor/youth activate) is a native of Los Angeles, California. Tommy has always possessed a passion for young people. Mr. Ford’s fervor for children is hereditary. Tommy is the oldest of four; he is the third oldest of more than 60 grandchildren, and was raised under the tutelage of an abundance of educators! This cherished support team is comprised of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who are all in the business of education. Tommy’s gift for inspiring kids to discover their “beauty and purpose” is engrained into his being! For many years Tommy, Bobby, Kimberly, and Terri (a.k.a. “Juicie” Tommy’s youngest sister!) have witnessed countless occasions when Nellie and Harold (his parents) have taken in the abandoned, fed the hungry and given hope to many who had surrendered to hopelessness! Tommy Ford is an actor, director and author. His current recurring role as the fun-loving father on UPN’s sitcom “The Parkers” is just another side of the versatile actor who keeps his audience guessing. Whether playing 'Tommy' on FOX television’s comedy "Martin", or displaying a totally versatile style on FOX television’s controversial drama "New York Undercover" as the cool collective ‘Lieutenant Malcolm Barker’, Tommy constantly makes changes in his career, finding that he will be successful in any endeavor he chooses to take on. Soon after graduating from USC’s prestigious fine arts acting program, Ford landed his first television role on NBC’s A Different World. Shortly after, he made his feature film acting debut in Eddie Murphy’s Harlem Knights, after which Ford appeared in Mr. Jones with Richard Gere, Butchers Wife with Demi Moore, Class Act opposite Kid ‘n Play and Across The Track with Brad Pitt among others. He went on to appear as a series regular on NBC’s Singer & Sons, guest-starred and recurred on CBS’s sitcoms: Uncle Buck, Nasty Boys, Living Single and McGyver. Although acting is his first love, Ford has successfully directed and produced several plays, produced and directed a television pilot and two children's animated pilots. He is currently attached to three film projects for which he will executive produce. He has also been involved in numerous legitimate theater productions for which he has received great critical acclaim for his directing and acting efforts. Among those productions are Jonin', South of Where We Live, (Drama Logue Award, Image Award nomination), Monsoon Christmas (Drama Logue, Image Award, L.A. Weekly Award), Living Room (Image Award nomination) and Distant Fires (Drama Logue & Image Award nomination). Another entity of entertainment Ford has tapped into is the music industry where he has successfully earned the title executive producer of the gospel CD Tommy Ford Presents Broderick E. Rice Alive, which charted at number two on Billboard’s contemporary gospel charts. Ford considers himself blessed to have the luxury of two network shows, Martin and New York Undercover, in syndication. Presently while creating and developing new projects, he has enjoyed making special guest appearances on Jamie Foxx Show, The Pretender, Judging Amy and a host of other televisions shows. Ford was selected by BET as a rotating host for the hit show, “Live In LA”. Where he dazzled and humored the audience with his innocent sense of humor, and mesmerized them with his entertaining yet intellectual conversation. In addition to his exciting acting and producing careers, Tommy travels tirelessly motivating children around the world. He has received countless awards, citations and recognitions for his overwhelming efforts as a motivational speaker and supporter of children’s charities. Understanding that young people mirror the images of those they perceive are cool, Mr. Ford maximizes his celebrity status to powerfully influence children to make positive choices. He delivers “words of wisdom” through his electrifying communication style! Tommy possesses an uncanny ability to penetrate the minds and hearts of young people through the universal language of laughter! A proud product of South Central L.A./Watts, Tommy Ford has overcome overwhelming odds! Tommy has authored more than twelve children's books. Tommy’s first two books: “STOP THE VIOLENCE!” and “BE STILL AND KNOW” received outstanding support from educators, principals, child psychologists, political leaders, clergy, and law enforcement agencies! Both workbooks/coloring books are currently being utilized as curriculum in both public and private schools across the country and the Caribbean Islands. As you can see, pursuing a successful acting career isn’t enough for Tommy. His love for people makes him a delight to work with. His dedicated work ethic, accommodating personality, and multiple talents are why we are so proud to present to you...our fearless leader, Mr. Tommy Ford! |
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