David Banner
Known for Acting
David Banner (born Lavell William Crump, April 11, 1974, ht. 6'2") is an American rapper, record producer, and occasional actor. He graduated from Southern University with a bachelor's degree, then attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue a master's. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with the release entitled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. In 2003, Banner signed to Universal Records, where he released four albums: Mississippi: The Album (2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008). He is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others. He started his own podcast named The David Banner Podcast.
Filmography
The Butler
2013
as Earl Gaines
The Experiment
2010
as Bosch
Ride Along
2014
as Pawnshop Jay
Black Snake Moan
2006
as Tehronne
This Christmas
2007
as Mo
Flight 7500
2014
as Co-Pilot Tom Anders
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
2010
as Jay
They Die by Dawn
2013
as Bose Ikard
Never Heard
2018
as Aaron Davis
Never Heard
2018
Producer
Carter High
2015
as Royce West
Where's the Love?
2014
as Sidney
Days of Wrath
2008
as Kryme
The Confidant
2010
as Daniel Jackson
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Bad Dad Rehab
2016
as Himself
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
2019
as Self
Mixtape, Inc.
2007
Finding Tony
2024
as Terrence Daniel
Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1)
2022
as self