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'''Mars Callahan''' (born as '''Kwame Odunze''', February 29, 1991) born in the Imperial Courts Housing Projects of Los Angeles California, is an African American actor, film director, producer and writer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/person/290873/Mars-Callahan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080609002643/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/290873/Mars-Callahan|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2008|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2008|title=Mars Callahan|accessdate=February 2, 2012}}</ref>
'''Mars Callahan''', born Kwame Odunze, February 29, 1972, in the Imperial Courts Housing Projects of Los Angeles California, is an African American actor, film director, producer and writer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/person/290873/Mars-Callahan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080609002643/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/290873/Mars-Callahan|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2008|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2008|title=Mars Callahan|accessdate=February 2, 2012}}</ref>


He is perhaps best known for the film ''[[Poolhall Junkies]]'' where he served as director, actor and screenwriter.<ref>{{cite web|author= Scott, A. O.|authorlink=A. O. Scott|title=Poolhall Junkies (2002) FILM REVIEW; Men Navigating Subplots While Shooting Pool|date=February 28, 2003|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9A01E2DA123CF93BA15751C0A9659C8B63}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sharks sink their teeth into pool and platitudes|date=February 28, 2003|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Dargis, Manohla|authorlink=Manohla Dargis|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-feb-28-et-manohla28-story.html}}</ref>
He is perhaps best known for the film ''[[Poolhall Junkies]]'' where he served as director, actor and screenwriter.<ref>{{cite web|author= Scott, A. O.|authorlink=A. O. Scott|title=Poolhall Junkies (2002) FILM REVIEW; Men Navigating Subplots While Shooting Pool|date=February 28, 2003|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9A01E2DA123CF93BA15751C0A9659C8B63}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sharks sink their teeth into pool and platitudes|date=February 28, 2003|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Dargis, Manohla|authorlink=Manohla Dargis|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-feb-28-et-manohla28-story.html}}</ref>
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== Career ==
== Career ==
At the age of eleven, Callahan toured with a children's musical group through thirty-seven states. At fifteen he received his first acting role in the television series ''[[The Wonder Years]]''. After honing his acting skills in television he tried for the big screen and soon appeared in various films. Inspired by the directors he worked with Callahan decided to try working behind the camera and in 1998 shot his first short film ''The Red Bag''.
At the age of eleven, Callahan toured with a children's musical group through thirty-seven states. At fifteen he received his first acting role in the television series ''[[The Wonder Years]]''. After honing his acting skills in television he tried for the big screen and soon appeared in various films. Inspired by the directors he worked with Callahan decided to try working behind the camera and in 1998 shot his first short film ''The Red Bag''.

[[Big Sky Motion Pictures]] was founded in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] as a [[film producer|film]] [[production company]] by Mars Callahan and [[executive producer]] Rand Chortkoff.<ref name=BSMP1>[http://bigskymotionpictures.com/website/aboutus.html Big Sky Motion Pictures website], "About Us", accessed 01-09-2009 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090127035401/http://bigskymotionpictures.com/website/aboutus.html |date=January 27, 2009 }}</ref>


In a 2007 interview with ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Callahan revealed that he has had serious health problems when doctors found a tumor in his right kidney. He lost his right kidney and right adrenal gland, and has been in and out of a wheelchair for years.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/love-is-controlling-destiny-your-132629 | title=Love Is Controlling Destiny of Your Own Films | accessdate=September 27, 2009 | last=Grove | first=Martin A. | date=March 22, 2007 | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
In a 2007 interview with ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Callahan revealed that he has had serious health problems when doctors found a tumor in his right kidney. He lost his right kidney and right adrenal gland, and has been in and out of a wheelchair for years.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/love-is-controlling-destiny-your-132629 | title=Love Is Controlling Destiny of Your Own Films | accessdate=September 27, 2009 | last=Grove | first=Martin A. | date=March 22, 2007 | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:09, 7 December 2024

Mars Callahan
Born (1972-02-29) February 29, 1972 (age 52)
South Central, California, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, producer, writer
Years active1995–present
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Mars Callahan, born Kwame Odunze, February 29, 1972, in the Imperial Courts Housing Projects of Los Angeles California, is an African American actor, film director, producer and writer.[1]

He is perhaps best known for the film Poolhall Junkies where he served as director, actor and screenwriter.[2][3]

Career

At the age of eleven, Callahan toured with a children's musical group through thirty-seven states. At fifteen he received his first acting role in the television series The Wonder Years. After honing his acting skills in television he tried for the big screen and soon appeared in various films. Inspired by the directors he worked with Callahan decided to try working behind the camera and in 1998 shot his first short film The Red Bag.

In a 2007 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Callahan revealed that he has had serious health problems when doctors found a tumor in his right kidney. He lost his right kidney and right adrenal gland, and has been in and out of a wheelchair for years.[4]

Callahan cashed in 94th place in the 2011 World Series of Poker main event, earning $64,531.[5]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Mars Callahan". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  2. ^ Scott, A. O. (February 28, 2003). "Poolhall Junkies (2002) FILM REVIEW; Men Navigating Subplots While Shooting Pool". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Dargis, Manohla (February 28, 2003). "Sharks sink their teeth into pool and platitudes". Los Angeles Times.
  4. ^ Grove, Martin A. (March 22, 2007). "Love Is Controlling Destiny of Your Own Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2009.
  5. ^ "Mars Callahan". World Series of Poker.


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