Sam Sarpong | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 December 1974 London, England |
| Died | 26 October 2015 (aged 40) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Relatives | June Sarpong (sister) |
Samuel Osei Sarpong Jr. (19 December 1974[1] – 26 October 2015) was a British actor, supermodel, and musician. He performed in over sixty feature films and fifty-five television shows, including such films as Carmen The Hip Hopera, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Keeping Up with the Steins, Anchor Baby and No Weapons, for which he won best lead actor at the San Diego Black Film Festival. He was also the host on MTV's Yo Momma [2] for three seasons. He was one of the first black male models for designer Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the brand for over six years.[3]