Guy Lockard found his legs in entertainment during his adolescence, when he landed his first major role as a Squad member on BET's hit show, Teen Summit. His five year stint on the show (where he was quickly promoted to show host) was a surge to Lockard's confidence, and a professional springboard catalyzing incredible opportunities. One ...
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Guy Lockard found his legs in entertainment during his adolescence, when he landed his first major role as a Squad member on BET's hit show, Teen Summit. His five year stint on the show (where he was quickly promoted to show host) was a surge to Lockard's confidence, and a professional springboard catalyzing incredible opportunities. One such opportunity was a chance to serve as a youth panelist on former NAACP president, Kweisi Mfume's, television show, The Bottom Line with Kwesi Mfume.While studying acting and, his other passion, jazz vocal performance at Towson University, Guy landed a recording contract with super-producer Mahogany (Jay-Z, Dr. Dre) through Ruff Ryders Entertainment. Ruff Ryders, at the time, was a major powerhouse in hip-hop music as the creative force behind rappers DMX and Eve. But like many, the 19 year old Lockard's project was shelved, which ultimately led him to venture out on his own, and work harder to maximize on his creative talents. So he moved to New York City.Once in the big city, Lockard immersed himself in all things performance.He studied the Meisner technique of acting at the William Esper Studio and studied voice under Maria Zorella. In 2008, he landed a role in the off-broadway musical, Sex, Drugs, and Ukuleles, where a solo was written specifically for his voice by Terry Waldo. Lockard was also hired as a lead singer in a high society band with Hank Lane Music, and has performed at several of New York City's most historically affluent venues, including the Rainbow Room, and the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Still unquenched, Lockard auditioned, and earned a spot as a principal singer with the multi-platinum Trans-Siberian Orchestra, working under the great Paul O'Neill.In 2009, about ten years after his BET beginnings, Guy Lockard returned to the small screen more astute than ever. He was featured on several commercials, but most notably, he landed a guest starring role on the hit series, Law and Order alongside Anthony Anderson.Guy Lockard resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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