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Ron Dawson is a satirical writer, filmmaker, self-admitted blerd, managing editor of a major filmmaking blog, and author. Chris Spencer is a versatile comedian and actor with irrepressible flair and commitment to his art. The Los Angeles native began his acting career at age six, starring in a national television commercial for Mattel's “Tuff Stuff” toys. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from University of California, Los Angeles, but decided to continue with his real love—performing. Chris Spencer has co-starred on the television series Soul Food and had recurring roles on The Jamie Foxx Show and In Living Color. He has had starring roles in the NBC/Bravo show Significant Others and the feature films Two Can Play That Game, The Sixth Man, and Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Juice in the Hood. In addition to being an actor and comedian, Chris Spencer is also an accomplished writer. His writing credits include the popular book 150 Ways to Tell if You're Ghetto, the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, the 2003 ESPY Awards, and the popular comedy specials Jamie Foxx Unleashed–Lost, Stolen and Leaked! and Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security.