Faizon Love: Six Things You Need To Know
Black Male Actors, Latin American Actors
No matter your size, height, or weight, Hollywood has a place for you if you are talented. Sometimes talent is not enough. Sometimes, you need an extra bit of fortune. And for Faizon Love, the stars seemed aligned in his favor so he did not have to sneak into the acting industry, he made a bold a step into the acting world and has remained there all these years – and firmly so. You are here, you are served; here are the things we know about him.
1. Faizon Love was born to a US Naval Officer
Faizon Love was Langston Faizon Santisima. He was born on June 14, 1968, in Santiago de Cuba to a father who served in the US Navy. Following his father’s frequent deployment, the family lived in different places in America like San Diego, California, Newark, and New Jersey as he was raised as a military brat. There no reports about his siblings or the name of his parents at the moment.
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Faizon lived in New Jersey longer as a child where he attended high school according to Mediamass’ report. During his high school, Faizon performed as a comedian in front of his classmates and his English teacher encouraged him to pursue a career in the show business.
2. Faizon Love started performing as a comedian at the age of 19
Faizon started performing as a stand-up comedian at the age of 15, however, he made his professional debut when he relocated to New York to seek for more opportunities in the show business at the age of 19. Faizon appeared in the Off-Broadway Harlem National Black Theater production of ‘Bitter Heart Midtown’.
He also appeared in the motion picture animated comedy “Bebe’s Kids”, where he replaced comedian Robin Harris who died before the production. His vocal impressions announced him as the next big comedian and he took his chance. Faizon has appeared in countless movies and TV series after his big break.
3. His relationship status is shrouded in secrecy
Faizon has kept everyone in the dark when it comes to his relationship or marital life. Most times, fans have speculated he could be gay. However, we have seen a lot of these speculations swirl around the industry especially when an actor decides to keep his marital status private. But these gay speculations over his marital status does not answer the question over his marital status.
The actor has not said anything about his marital status, he could be probably single or married to his long term girlfriend.
4. He showed support to convicted sex offender Bill Cosby
Following the sexual allegations that trailed the career of comedian Bill Cosby who was accused of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct by over 60 women, Faizon love was (or is still) the comedian’s biggest supporter.
Faizon Love shared an Instagram post that sparked outrage because he was on the side of Bill Cosby, offending many of the accusers and their supporters. His name was dragged on many social media platforms but he was defiant, still rooted for Cosby.
In 2014, Faizon made a series of derogatory tweets about the women who accused Cosby, drawing more controversies that lasted four days on Twitter.
When Bill Cosby finally admitted that he obtained Quaaludes to drug women, some of his supporters changed their views about him but not Faizon Love. In fact, he attacked black people, making it look like Bill Cosby was targeted because of his color.
After years of investigations, Bill Cosby was later found guilty of indecent assault in April 2018 and was sentenced to three-to-ten years in prison in September.
5. Faizon Love was sued for sexual assault
In August 2018, Faizon Love was sued by his assistant Tashiana Luke, who said the actor harassed her sexually after 17 days she began to work for him. (This happened around June 2016). The case is ongoing. But this is not the whole story with the law, law enforcement, and law courts.
In March 2017, attacked a valet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, and was arrested by the police. He initially denied reports that he never touched the valet, filing a plea of not guilty. But video clips of him brutally grabbing the valet behind the neck and throwing him on the ground somehow appeared on the internet, he had to admit to the assault in order to avoid a jail term.
In June 2011, Faizon Love was arrested in for committing fourth-degree domestic assault. At that time, he was on probation for assault so was denied bail.
6. Faizon Love has a fat bank balance
When you mix comedy and acting, your financial state won’t look funny. Faizon’s journey into the show business has increased him on every side with his bank statements should please anyone. The actor has a net worth of 8 million dollars. He is in his early fifties and has the potentials of putting in more work that will bring more money before retirement.
Other Facts
Weight: 125 kg; in Pounds, 275.58 lbs.
Height: 5 feet nine inches or 1.77 meters.
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