Lemon Andersen
Biography
Lemon Andersen is an American poet, spoken word artist and actor. He is sometimes credited as Lemon. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he still resides there. He is the son of Milagros “Mili” Quiñones from Puerto Rico and Peter Andersen, a Norwegian-American from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Growing up in poverty, as a teenager Lemon experienced the successive deaths of his stepfather, father, and mother from complications of heroin abuse and AIDS, leaving him and his older brother orphaned and forced to fend for themselves. Lemon became involved in serious crime, but his growing compassion first for hip hop and then acting, and a succession of gifted mentors who recognized and nurtured his theatrical talent, resulted in his development into the powerful artist portrayed in County of Kings and Lemon. Today a much-lauded "wordsmith who thinks deeply about the sounds of syllables", Lemon Andersen's writing and live performances have received widespread popular and critical acclaim. In his November 2011 TEDYouth talk Please don't take my Air Jordans, Lemon's performance of the title poem by Reg E.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as Ritter
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Holographic Speaker
Eight interconnected stories told over 33 years explore how our planet’s changing climate will affect family, work, faith—and survival.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Paul Guitierez
When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Uncle Tommy
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Eugenio Martinez (as Lemon)
Fired from his job, a former executive turns to impregnating wealthy lesbians for profit.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Geronimo
A rookie cop is assigned to the 118 Precinct in the same district where he grew up. The Precinct Captain starts receiving letters about two unsolved murders that happened many years ago in the housing projects when the rookie cop was just a kid. These letters bring back bad memories and old secrets that begin to threaten his career and break up his family.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Sixto (Postal Worker)
Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
Ex-con turned poet/performer Lemon Andersen fights for an exit from generations of poverty by bringing his life's secrets to the New York stage. But revisiting his troubled past has more in store than he bargained for, as he is confronted by his demons time and again.