Rhasaan Orange

Rhasaan Orange (born August 25, 1975) is an American comedian and actor. Orange is, perhaps, best known for his creation and portrayal of the fictional Brazilian Renato Laranja. The Laranja persona is an arrogant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion with a thick accent, and the character is somewhat of an alter ego; 'Laranja' is Portuguese for 'Orange'. Although Orange never grappled professionally, he earned a black belt rank in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu studying under Eddie Bravo. In 2018, he started hosting his own podcast called "The Vale Tudo Hour".

Acting roles Title Year Role Notes The Renato Laranja Show 2014 Renato Laranja Web series Revenge 2012 Tech TV series OB/GY Anne 2011 Dr. Richard Robbins TV movie Mortal Kombat 2011 Cyrax, Kintaro, SF Radio Operator Video game (voice) Numb 2010 Javi Short film Days of Our Lives 2003–2007 Thomas Edward 'Tek' Kramer TV series A Sight for Sore Eyes 2005 Jarred Williams Short film Half & Half 2005 Quincy TV series Undressed 2001 Joe TV series Jack and Jill 2001 Eric, Barto's study friend TV series Guiding Light 1999 Brian TV series Sex and the City 1999 Assistant TV series Coming Soon 1999 Sincere Boy Film The Mouse 1996 Shamster #2 Sesame Street 1978-1983 Rhasaan TV series