courtesy, Anthony Frausto
Sure, he seduced our senses as the stunning Sheriff Troy in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too movies and gave us lots to laugh about in the sitcom Meet The Browns. Most fans can and will appreciate his fine acting chops, but there’s so much more to the man. For instance, he’s a founding member of the Black Gents of Hollywood, an all-Black male theatre company. The current production, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, is one of the longest running off-Broadway productions in New York City.
He’s a relationship coach, of sorts anyway, freely doling out sage advice to his female friends. “You have to know where to find us [men]. You have to know where to go and sometimes, pay a little more attention to some of the men right under your nose,” Lamman says. “We’re here.”
If you’re single and looking, take note. Lamman even recommends a few places to find brothers including the aforementioned theatre company and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). He emceed a gala for the latter recently and happens to enjoy the company of mathematicians, engineers and scientists. Oh yes, he holds a Masters in IT and a Bachelor’s in education (image how exciting parent-teacher night was).
And alas, he’s co-founder of unisex signature body line called, forplai (forplai.com). “Often, a lot of bath and body products smell like flowers and vanilla. I’m not really trying to smell like [that],” Lamman says. With body butters and mists called passion and purity, it’s easy to image what his definition of for play and foreplay are. Want to know more about the actor-activist-educator-entrepreneur? Keep reading.
I’m of Bajan heritage.
I love music. I’m a big fan of Goapple and my favorite songs are ‘Play,’ ‘ Milk and Honey’ and ‘Undertow.’
I consider myself a man’s man.
As an actor, you’re not a person; you’re a product, a commodity. It’s about money. Your job is about making money for other people. At some point you learn how to be on the other side of that table. You write, direct, produce and create opportunity for yourself. Then you start to make money for yourself. It has nothing to do with your personal worth.
I tell a lot of my female friends all the time, its 2012, I don’t care how old school you want to be, don’t be afraid to take the initiative to let a man know you’re interested, but be patient.
I like my jobs— plural.
I love to read. I’m currently reading The Warmth of Other Suns. It’s about the African American experience throughout the Great Migration.
I’ve always been attracted to more than just the way a woman looks and the way she’s shaped.
Foreplay…pleasure is one thing, but what I’ve learned is that there is a misconception that men don’t know what foreplay is nor do they appreciate it. I appreciate it. A woman really appreciates it.
When you learn how to be really attentive, you learn the importance of patience and appreciating a woman. You’re able to appreciate the softness of her skin and the look in her eyes. It’s a connection.
Not too many people talk about post-play (laughing). Those moments after are equally as important when it comes to how you touch, talk and hold each other.
I just finished a film called The Under Shepherd with Isaiah Washington, Lou Gossett Jr. and Elise Neal.
No matter what happens, if it’s on, I’m going to watch Happy Feet. I love that movie.
I learned at a very young age how to be simplistic and sincere.
