Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm is an award-winning filmmaker, Actor, Producer, Writer, and Director. Born in Washington D.C., Marcus graduated high school at the age of 16 and studied Business of the Arts at Columbia College as well as Sociology and Criminal Justice at Hampton University and The University of Maryland, College Park where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree and was introduced to theatre.
He emerged onto the entertainment scene through the back-breaking and the body-slamming world of Professional Wrestling under the moniker of Marcus Jordan having performed both independently and nationally as a multi-title holding main event performer under legends such as Rocky Johnson and Rikishi.
Marcus later transitioned over towards acting and his career launched almost instantly beginning with a feature role on two of the final episodes of HBO's "The Wire" as Officer Marcus. He's continued to consistently gain momentum working as a television, theatrical, and commercial actor as well as being trained in stunt fighting for film and television.
He has also produced, written, and directed several successful projects under his production company Urban Renaissance Entertainment, and has recently gained international success after creating award-winning hit cinematic fan films, The Black League of Superheroes, followed by Triggered, and Triggered 2.0 which he wrote, produced and co-directed while portraying the iconic anti-hero Blade.
In 2022, he co-starred, co-produced, and has a writing credit for the award winning thriller, Heaven's Revenge, I Love You to Death which also stars Ernest Harden Jr. of The Jefferson's and White Men Can't Jump.
With even more projects on the way, Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm is quickly gaining powerhouse status in the film and television industry.