Lavell James(III)
- Actor
Lavell James was born in West Philadelpia. He was the
last of five kids. Lavell enjoyed his time in Philadelphia although it
was cut short. He moved to the city of Camden, New Jersey, at the age of 6. It
was also where he experienced many ups and downs. Lavell lived a quiet
childhood as he attended Coopers Poynt School. A struggling family
Lavell did all he could to stay positive. As Lavell entered the 6th
grade he had no idea he was about to suffer a major loss in his life.
At the age of 12, Lavell suffered the loss of his father. Lavell was
able to keep his head up and continue working hard to complete the 6th
and 7th grade. Heading into the 8th grade is when things could've took
a turn for the worse. At the age of 13, Lavell suffered his biggest
loss...his mother. Lavell was able to hold his head up and strive to
graduate from middle school in the year 2000. Heading into high school
Lavell wanted a new look. Like his idol, Allen Iverson, Lavell wanted
braids. Lavell attended Camden County Technical School in Pennsauken,
New Jersey. During his junior year, Lavell came across a book that would change
his life. A book on the life of Julia Roberts. Once he completed the
book, Lavell knew what he was destined to do...act. Lavell went on to
graduate from high school in the year 2004. From high school, Lavell
attended Camden County College for 2 years as a Theatre Major. Along
with acting Lavell also writes screenplays. In 2010, Lavell created his
own entertainment company, Diamond D Entertainment.