Jason Scott Upchurch

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Jason Scott Upchurch (25 July 1979 - )

Upchurch was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Deacon Walter Upchurch Jr. and Missionary Elsie Upchurch. He has six sisters, three on his father's side, and three brothers, two on his father's side.

In Stratford, Connecticut, he studied studied Shakespeare, scene study, and method acting with Louis Burke.

He also has studied in New York City at the T.V.I. Acting Studio, working with Angel David.

Upchurch has been cast in the following plays:

• Summer Brave (Newsboy/Joker) - directed by J. Denes

• 5 x Tenn. (Silva Vicarro) - directed by B. Cusack

• Bus Stop (Virgil) - directed by K. Randazzo

• Second Samuel (U.S.) - written by Pamela Parker, directed by Rod Harrelson

He has acted in the following films:

• No Longer Will I Hide the Stranger in My Bed (Johnny Ray) - directed by P. Williams

• American Gangster (Dealer) - directed by R. Scott

The 5' 10' athletic actor speaks with a Southern accent as well as standard English, weighs 180, and has black hair and brown eyes.

Upchurch lives in Connecticut and has a daughter, Jase Nia.

Contact: mailto:JasonScottUpchurch@yahoo.com