Lance Gross

Lance Darnell Gross, born on July 8, 1981, is a multifaceted American actor, producer, and photographer, renowned for his impactful performances in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Calvin Payne on TBS's hit series *House of Payne*. His diverse roles include Tyrique Freeman in Fox's *Our Kind of People*, Maurice Jetter in *Star*, and Billy Colton in CBS's reboot of *MacGyver*. Gross has also made his mark as Marcus Finley in NBC's *Crisis*, Daniel Reynolds in *Sleepy Hollow*, and in films like Tyler Perry's *Temptation* and *Meet the Browns*. Notably, he is the first actor to secure four NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on *House of Payne*.

In addition to his television and film pursuits, Gross starred in the TV One film *When Love Kills: The Felicia Blakely Story* and the BET anthology series *Tales: Trap Queen*. He also appeared in *The Bobby Brown Story* on BET.

Beyond acting, he created and produced the digital series *I Turned My Camera On* for MACRO and Essence, melding his passion for photography with celebrity interviews featuring stars like Michael B. Jordan, Omari Hardwick, and Kelly Rowland. Gross continues to make significant contributions to the entertainment industry.