Gregg Vance Biography
Gregg Vance was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is An American Actor/Producer who starred in the Feature Film "Phat Beach". A Hip Hop Comedy featuring an All African American Cast except for one white homeboy wannabe "Mikey Z" played by Gregg Vance. Phat Beach was released by Orion. Gregg was highly recognized for his standout performance and was reviewed by Variety, calling him an "up and coming comedic newcomer.
" Gregg started professionally acting at age eighteen in college when he attended "The University of New York", in New York City (Hunter College), where he met Vin Diesel and constructed scenes for the first time. After college he studied acting for over ten years with Ron Burrus at the Los Feliz Playhouse in Hollywood, doing numerous live performances.
He also attended The Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles working with the world-renowned acting coach, Ivana, and attending classes with Charlize Theron and many other talented well-known actors. Gregg Produced the internet television series "Unknown Sender". The Series was recognized in 2009 as An Official Honoree for the Webby Awards. The Series was nominated for Best Internet Series Drama, Best Writing and Best Performance.
Gregg is the son of world-renowned American costume designer, award-winning filmmaker and academy award nominee Marilyn Vance, who completed a record 100 Feature Films. Gregg's father is the legendary Kenny Vance, an American singer, songwriter, and music producer who was an original member of "Jay and the Americans." One of Kenny's greatest accomplishments is the discovery of the world famous "Steely Dan" band.
Kenny continues his successful music career today with "Kenny Vance and the Planatones."
