Ronnie Warner

Ronnie Warner is an American actor, writer, producer and director. He is best known for his roles as Rico in the stoner comedy Puff, Puff, Pass and the gangster, Dude, in This Christmas.

Ronnie Warner
Born (1965-11-14) November 14, 1965
OccupationActor, director, producer, writer, comedian
Years active1989–present
Children1

Early life

Warner grew up in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he was raised by his grandparents. At the age of 13, he moved to Reston, Virginia, with his mother.

Career

After leaving the United States Marine Corps, he worked as a waiter in a local comedy club in North Carolina, which he bought a year later. He brought Martin Lawrence to town and opened up a show with Ken Jeong, who was then a med school student.

Warner eventually earned televised spots on BET's ComicView and Showtime at the Apollo. In 1999, he moved to Los Angeles and landed acting gigs on shows such as The Shield, Joan of Arcadia and Threshold, in addition to minor writing assignments for BET.[1]

In 2006, Warner collaborated with actor Mekhi Phifer and penned the script for Puff, Puff, Pass, in which both Warner and Phifer starred.[2] Warner then formed the company Facilitator Films, with Phifer; it produced two other films under its banner, including This Christmas which grossed about US$50 million at the box office.[3] The company then signed a developmental deal with Warner Bros, a deal with Universal Studios for a television pilot and a project with Overture Films.

Warner started Warner Lane Pictures in 2011, and made his directorial debut shortly after with the film The Love Section.[4] In 2017, Warner established Tribal Icon Entertainment, a production company that is also involved with global distribution of small and mid-sized budget films and documentaries. Through the company, Warner signed a deal with the Global Genesis Group to distribute projects across 75 international territories.

Personal life
Warner at a physique competition

Warner is a fitness enthusiast and occasionally participates in physique competitions. He is also a certified motorcycle mechanic who works on his muscle car and motorcycle collection.[5]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Murder in Small Town XSunset Club owner Drew Chambers
2003Rock Me BabyMovie Patron #2
2004Joan of ArcadiaStreet guitarist/God
2005The ShieldTerrence
2005CutsBruce
2005ThresholdTazz
2006Puff, Puff, PassRicoAlso writer, producer
2007This ChristmasDudeAlso executive producer
2007Grindin'Unemployment rep
2008Nora's Hair Salon 2: A Cut AboveProducer #2Also producer
2013The Love SectionPeeweeAlso director, producer
2015American Bad BoyPump
2015Reconcilable DifferencesSebastian SterlingAlso director, producer
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References
  1. "Ronnie Warner". IMDb. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  2. "Puff, Puff, Pass". The New York Times.
  3. "This Christmas". Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  4. "The Love Section". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  5. https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2bdb783546
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