Tramaine Montell Ford
Biography
Tramaine Montell Ford is an American actor, comedian, playwright, author, songwriter, dancer, recording artist, animation voice-over artist, and award-winning solo performer from Chicago, IL. He holds a (B.F.A.) Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts, Department of Drama, and an (M.F.A.) Masters of Fine Arts from American Repertory Theatre/Moscow Art Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as High School Student (uncredited)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as Peter Pan's Lost Boy #1 (uncredited)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Record Hop Dancer
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary tracing the history of Hairspray from screen to stage and back to the screen again.