Shawn Fonteno
| Shawn Fonteno | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 8, 1968[1] South Los Angeles, California[2] |
| Other names | Solo |
| Occupation | Actor, rapper, recording artist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Children | 1 daughter, Bria Fonteno |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Fonteno (father) |
| Relatives |
Young Maylay (Cousin) 1 sister |
Shawn D. Fonteno (born April 8, 1968), also known as Solo, is an American actor, rapper and recording artist who is best known as the voice and the acting performer of Franklin Clinton from the video game Grand Theft Auto V.[2] Fonteno's performance in Grand Theft Auto V was mainly recorded using motion capture technology.[2]
Early life
Shawn was born on April 8, 1968 in South Los Angeles, California. He is the older cousin of fellow rapper Young Maylay, best known for being the voice of Carl Johnson.
Acting career
Fonteno has also acted in the film The Wash.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dead Homiez | Himself | |
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Big Mo | |
| 2001 | The Wash | Face | |
| 2015 | Grow House | Bam |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Gangster | Voice |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Franklin Clinton | Voice and motion capture |
References
- ↑ http://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/shawn_d_fonteno_born_1968_10199632
- 1 2 3 Molina, Brett (9 October 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Shawn Fonteno". The New York Times.
External links
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