Kenneth Lawson (born January 19, 1976), better known as Ken L., is an American actor and rapper.

He is known for his role as Thaddeus "T" Tyrell Radcliffe, Jr. on the UPN comedy sitcom The Parkers.

Early life Ken Lawson performed in many talent shows when he was a young boy. Around 1996, he began to produce and write music.

Career Lawson's first acting role came when he portrayed Carl in the sitcom In the House. After that he was later cast in the role of "T" (Thaddeus Tyrell Radcliffe) on the UPN sitcom The Parkers, which is the spin-off series of Moesha. He had a recurring role in season 1 and then became a regular cast member for the remainder of the show, seasons 2 through 5. He appeared in 106 episodes.

After The Parkers ended in 2004, he took a break from acting and then began making appearances in small roles like appearing as an African-American aide in Malibu's Most Wanted, Steppin: The Movie as Mike, and a made-for-television film called Pimp 24/7 as Icey. Nowadays, Lawson can be seen on the Bounce TV sitcom In The Cut, where he reunites with his The Parkers co-star Dorien Wilson, as a series regular since the show's inception in 2015. In 2023, Lawson appeared as a minor recurring character playing Officer Driver in the BET soap drama The Oval.

Filmography

Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1999FlossinDeebo2001The Learning CurveBeverly Hills Officer #22003Malibu's Most WantedAfrican American Aide2005GankedCousin Jerome2007Song of DavidWinstonshort film2008Massa CardKenshort film2009Steppin: The MovieMikePimp 24/7IceyTV movie20105 Ways to Split Apart the DayWeldonshort film2011I Was HerSteveshort film, also producer2015Benjamin TroublesNelson2024 LuminaGeorge2024 The Stepdaughter 2 Brandon 2025 Run Roland

Television +YearTitleRoleNotes1996 - 1999In the HouseCarlRecurring role1997Smart GuyTikoGuest (1 episode)Chicago HopeNathan JessupGuest (1 episode)1999 - 2004The ParkersThaddeus Tyrell "T" RadcliffeMain role1999MoeshaThaddeus Tyrell "T" RadcliffeGuest (1 episode)2001The Proud FamilyTimothy SmytheVoice cast (1 episode)2011 -2013Love That Girl!DeMiracleGuest (2 episodes)2015 - 2021In the CutKenny ClarkMain role2023–PresentThe OvalOfficer DriverMinor recurring role

See also

List of American actors List of hip hop musicians List of people from California

References

External links

Lawson's music