Bush, Grand L. (1955–)

BUSH, GRAND L. (1955–). Actor. He was born in Los Angeles , California , and began acting at an early age. With his ability to memorize large passages of text, he was cast as Prince Charming in his fourth-grade play, Sleeping Beauty . He enrolled in drama at Fairfax High School in his junior year, and attended the Theater Academy at Los Angeles City College . Upon graduation, he studied film and theater at the University of Southern California and scene acting at   the Strasberg Academy in Hollywood . He began his professional career playing a role on the sitcom Good Times , then followed with a string of guest appearances on television shows and bit parts in films, such as Stir Crazy , 1980; Night Shift , 1982; and Brewster’s Millions , 1985. His acting opportunities increased after he appeared in Robert Townsend ’s Hollywood Shuffle , 1987.

Filmography: Stir Crazy , 1980; Night Shift , 1982; Streets of Fire , 1984; Hollywood Shuffle , 1987; Die Hard , 1988; Colors , 1988; Blind Vengeance , 1990; Freejack , 1992; Demolition Man , 1993; Extreme Honor , 2001; Boa , 2002.