Lance Gross
Lance Gross
Lance Darnell Grossis an American actor, model and photographer, best known for his role as Calvin Payne on the TBS sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne, as well as appearing in other Tyler Perry productions such as the Meet the Brownsfilm and Tyler Perry's Temptations: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. He also co-starred in 2010's Our Family Wedding alongside Forest Whitaker, Carlos Mencia, America Ferrera, and Regina King. He also starred as Secret Service Agent Marcus Finley in NBC's political...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth8 July 1981
CityOakland, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I went to Howard University and majored in Film Production and minored in Acting. I turned down an opportunity to go pro in Track & Field to do this - I took a chance with this.
I was actually picked on as a kid. I guess in high school it started to change for me. I guess being picked on made a lasting impression on me so I never - whenever somebody calls me handsome or anything like that, I never take it for granted. I appreciate it every time I hear it, so it's never something that gets old.
I met Tyler Perry and we did 'House of Payne' and a movie. We've done a couple other films since then, but it all boils down to the work. I'm a work-a-holic, which is why I think that I've been successful. If you tell me no, I'll work even harder!
If I had my way, the woman I marry, she wouldn't be a part of Twitter and she wouldn't be on Facebook.
I put on whatever is comfortable on me. Suit, jeans and tee as long as it's comfortable. It doesn't matter what brand. If it looks good I buy it.
I love Twitter. As an entertainer, it's a way to connect with the fans, and I think that's important.
I definitely want children. That's important to me, so I just want to make sure that I'm completely prepared for it when that day comes.
I just do what's comfortable for me, whether it's getting fresh haircuts, or the clothes that I wear. It's simple; I'm just me. I don't really go out of my way. I do make sure my face is washed and moisturized, though.
Working with Tyler Perry has been a wonderful experience. Everything he touches turns to gold, it seems like.
It's rare that I turn down a photo or autograph, because these are the people that support me, so why not support them. I love it and I invite it. I love what I do and the whole 'celebrity' life and all that.
I got in a really bad accident in a Toyota vehicle, but I feel like the safety of the vehicle and God really saved my life.
Working with Angela Bassett is by far the best. I've watched and admired her for years. I'm very intrigued by her work. She's so cool. I still call her 'Mom' when I see her.
I had my father, and he was an amazing man and an amazing role model, so I always wanted to mirror that.
For every person that doesn't like you, there's gonna be somebody who does.