90210, Abc, Fox, E! ...hit Talent

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 07, 2010 -
Los Angeles, CA- Gaskins is an accredited Actor, amazing Playwright, award-winning Director as well as Stand-up Comedian.  Gaskins is set to debut his latest project the new web series/half-hour sitcom pilot entitled, Reggie’s Family & Friends, this Spring 2010 which showcases his talents as a triple threat as the production is written, produced and directed by himself.  Reggie’s Family & Friends has been considered a cross between The Cosby’s, The Bernie Mac Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm. The synopsis of the show is to reinvent a great family sitcom that employs old school values and story telling while also collaborating new school values into the household.  The show is based on fun, love and family and Reggie provides plenty of laughs as America’s new favorite Dad.

Reggie Gaskins is Philadelphia-native where he began his acting career at the prestigious Freedom Theatre. It was there where he honed his skills as an actor, playwright and director. Unhappy with the limitations of roles he was cast in Reggie began writing plays for him to play a variety of roles. Finding success as a playwright and actor Reggie moved to Los Angeles to further pursue his career goals.

Gaskins accredited television appearances include CW hit-series 90210, in addition, to his current role on the new show Instant Recall.  He originally gained notoriety as a comedic actor and landed the hilarious pilot "Go Sick" for ABC.  He went on to be the lead in 4 other pilots including Kings of Comedy Sketch Show for FOX.  Gaskins was also the charming and hilarious host of Star Dates for E Television and Animal Pranksters for Animal Planet TV.

Gaskins talents were further brought to life in his most unforgettable lead reoccurring role as, Marty, in UPN’s three-season run of EVE.  Gaskins made his feature film debut in Eddie Murphy’s Showtime and was later cast in the hilarious Friday After Next with Ice Cube and Mike Epps.

As an award-winning director and playwright, Gaskins finances, writes, produces, directs and stars in one short film a year to maintain his dramatic acting skills.  His writing and directorial debut feature film “Restraining Order” was the Centerpiece film of the 2006 Pan African Film Festival.  The film went on to win Best Feature at the Hollywood Black Film Festival (2006). However, the ultimate prize came when Reggie was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing of a Feature film for Restraining Order.

A force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, Gaskins continues to build an empire of longevity and proves that he truly knows how to entertain audiences of all ethnicities.   For more information on Reggie Gaskins link into his world and review his videos, www.imdb.com/name/nm1148812/
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