Byron Minns

Byron Minns was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Minns began his acting career by debuting in films like "Born on the Fourth of July" starring Tom Cruise, "Jacob's Ladder" (1990) with Tim Robbins and "South Central" (1992) starring Glenn Plummer. He also appeared in "Trespass" (1992) with Bill Paxton and Ice-T. He also appeared in the TV movie "Jack Reed: Badge of Honor" (NBC, 1993-94). He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including parts on "DEA" (1990-92) and "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" (ABC, 1992-97). He also appeared in the TV special "Sweet Potato Ride" (Showtime, 1994-95). He also played parts in television during these years, including roles in "The Practice" (ABC, 1996-2004) and "The Pretender" (1996-2000). He also had roles in film during these years, including roles in "Above the Rim" (1994) and the Tom Hanks hit dramatic adaptation "Forrest Gump" (1994). He also appeared in "Undisputed" (2002) with Wesley Snipes. He also was featured in the TV movies "Rhapsody" (1999-2000), "Witness Protection" (HBO, 1999-2000) and "Double Bang" (HBO, 2000-01). Minns most recently acted in the comedic action flick "Black Dynamite" (2009) with Michael Jai White.