Shawn Fonteno
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Shawn Fonteno | |
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| Born | April 8, 1968[1] South Los Angeles, California,[2] United States |
| Other names | Solo |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper, recording artist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Parent | Thomas Fonteno |
| Relatives | Young Maylay (cousin) 1 sister |
Shawn D. Fonteno (born April 8, 1968), also known as Solo, is an American actor, rapper and recording artist who is best known as the voice and the acting performer of Franklin Clinton from the video game Grand Theft Auto V.[2] Fonteno's performance in Grand Theft Auto V was mainly recorded using motion capture technology.[2]
Early life
Shawn was born on April 8, 1968 in South Los Angeles, California. He is the older cousin of fellow rapper Young Maylay, best known for being the voice of Carl Johnson.
Acting career
Fonteno has also acted in films such as The Wash.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Big Mo | |
| 2001 | The Wash | Face | |
| 2004 | Beef II | Himself | |
| 2015 | Grow House | Bam |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Gangster | Voice |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Franklin Clinton | Voice and motion capture |
| 2014 | Watch Dogs | Lee Harvey | Voice |
References
- ^ "Shawn Fonteno". Californiabirthindex.org.
- ^ a b c Molina, Brett (9 October 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "Shawn Fonteno". The New York Times.
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- Grand Theft Auto V
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
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- American male voice actors
- American male film actors
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- West Coast hip hop musicians
- Gangsta rappers
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- Rappers from Los Angeles, California
- Male actors from California
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- People from South Los Angeles, California
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