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Larry "Flash" Jenkins

1955 – 2019

American actor

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About Larry "Flash" Jenkins

Lived 1955 – 2019 (aged 63). Larry "Flash" Jenkins was an American film director, actor, television actor, screenwriter and television producer.

Early life, family and education Jenkins was born on Long Island, New York. He graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he was on the baseball and bowling teams. He attended Olive–Harvey College for a year, then Southern Illinois University for a year, then Pepperdine University in California (so he could pursue an acting career), making Dean's List at all schools. and Fletch as the junkie and informant Gummy.

Production Jenkins founded his own production companies in October 2005, Flashworks Productions and Gold Coast Productions LLC, in Los Angeles, California.

Jenkins wrote, produced, directed and starred in the comedy film Marriage Vows (out December 2013), the gospel musical film Don't Touch, If You Ain't Prayed (2014 release) and gospel/romantic comedy House of Grace. He wrote and produced the gospel musical film Pastor Jones and produced the hip hop comedy film Ms. B's Hair Salon. All executive produced by Kenneth Halsband, who served as executive in charge of production for The Fighter and Limitless, starring Robert De Niro. Currently released on DVD/video is Brothers in Arms for Screen Gems, on which Larry served as a co-producer as well as co-starred, and Go For Broke II, which Larry starred opposite Glenn Plummer. He served as executive producer for the hit DVD film When Thugs Cry. Larry also produced and wrote the first draft for the Black Christ Film titled Color of the Cross.

Personal life From 1984 to 1996, Larry was married to Michele Jenkins. He married Jean Coleman Jenkins in 1997. They resided in the Hancock Park section of Los Angeles, California. He had a son, Jeffrey.

Jenkins was a part of the worship group of West Angeles Church of God in Los Angeles. He had worked with Bishop Charles Edward Blake Sr. and participated in many church activities, including church basketball team games.

Jenkins died on April 25, 2019, of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California, at age 63.

Selected filmography Actor

M*A*S*H (1979, TV series) as Private North The White Shadow (1979–1981, TV series) as Wardell Stone / Student Quincy, M.E. (1982, TV series) as Walder Lou Grant (1982, TV series) as Lionel Young Doctors in Love (1982) as The Hospital Staff – Paul the Orderly Lookin' to Get Out (1982) as Parking Attendant – Brings Up the Car Mr. Mom (1983) as Camera Asst. Bay City Blues (1983, TV series) as Lynwood Scott T. J. Hooker (1984, TV series) as Toothpick / Willie Joe Ellington Brown III Body Double (1984) as Assistant Director Alice (1984, TV series) as Howie Finder of Lost Loves (1985, TV series) as Lyman Whittaker Fletch (1985) as Gummy Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) as Attendant's Co-Pilot Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Raisin What's Happening Now!! (1986, TV series) as The Mailman Prison (1987) as Hershey The Presidio (1988) as MP Dutton Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) as Technical Director The Hogan Family (1988, TV series) as Stew Lyons Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989) as The Head Waiter Genuine Risk (1990) as Horseplayer #1 Home Improvement (1995, TV series) as Bud Brooklyn South (1997, TV series) as Polo Providence (1999, TV series) EDtv (1999) as Husband The Fugitive (2001, TV series) as Antoine Bishop To Protect and Serve (2001) as Black Engineer Go for Broke 2 (2005) as Detective Loon Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005) as Pastor Bill Worthy The Shield (2006, TV series) as Big D House of Grace (2006) as Flash – Crackhead #1 When a Woman's Fed Up (2013) as Leroy The Congregation (2014) as Vernon Pride Hunter Gatherer (2016) as Robert fix it guy Marriage Vows (2017) as Danny Wills Low Town (2017) as Henry Felder

Director Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005) House of Grace (2006) Marriage Vows (2013)

Producer From Lara with Love (2000) Brothers in Arms (2005) Color of the Cross (2006) Sorority Sister Slaughter (2007) Marriage Vows (2013)

Writer Pastor Jones (2005) Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005) House of Grace (2006)

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Southern Illinois University, Pepperdine University, Fenger Academy High School, Olive–Harvey College
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Larry Jenkins

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Larry "Flash" Jenkins?

American actor (1955-2019)

When was Larry "Flash" Jenkins born?

Larry "Flash" Jenkins was born on 10 May 1955 in Long Island.

When did Larry "Flash" Jenkins die?

Larry "Flash" Jenkins died on 25 April 2019 in Los Angeles.

What was Larry "Flash" Jenkins's occupation?

Larry "Flash" Jenkins was a film director, actor, television actor, screenwriter and television producer.

What nationality was Larry "Flash" Jenkins?

Larry "Flash" Jenkins was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Larry "Flash" Jenkins

· Wikidata: Q6489846

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