Kelvin Hale is an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He fought as an amateur boxer from 1989-1995 and as a professional boxer from 1997-2006. You can see him in some of his previous works, Orange is the New Black, Monster, Living with Yourself on Netflix and the original Power series on the Starz network. Stay tuned for the upcoming FX series, American Sports Story: Gladiator, that is scheduled to be released mid to late 2024.
Well known boxing cut-man and owner of Jimmy's Corner in Times Sq., Jimmy Glenn, was his boxing manager during his professional boxing career.
Willie Dunne Sr. was Kelvin's first boxing trainer 1988-2000.
As an amateur boxer he made it to four (4) NY Golden Gloves championships at Madison Square Garden (1990, 1992, 1993 & 1995). Crowned champion in both 1990 and 1995.
Is a published poet.
Considered joining the USMC when he graduated from high school.