[Trailer] Orlando Jones: Writer, Performer & Pop Culture Disruptor Across Three Decades

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In this episode of HawkeTalk , I sit down with Orlando Jones, actor, comedian, writer, and creative powerhouse, to explore the winding journey that took him from Mobile, Alabama to some of Hollywood’s biggest stages. Before he became a breakout star on Mad TV , Orlando launched a successful ad agency at 18, dropped out of college, and got his first TV writing gig on A Different World thanks to mentors who saw his potential and a willingness to listen more than speak. Orlando opens up about learning the art of the writers’ room, co-creating the hit show Martin , and being mentored by legends like Gene Hackman and Lawrence Fishburne. We dive into his dramatic turn in films like Magnolia , his…