Taimak stars as Bruce Leroy Green in 1985 cult classic film “The Last Dragon.”
Bruce Leroy listens intently to his martial arts instructor.
Bruce Leroy stands up to his nemesis Sho’nuff (Julius Carry).
Bruce Leroy finally achieves the glow and defeats Sho’nuff.
Tamaik (far bottom right) with his siblings and parents.
A pubescent Taimak shows off his threads.
Taimak and Janet Jackson get cozy on the set of her 1987 video “Let’s Wait Awhile.”
Taimak straddles the heavens.
A pensive Taimak looks forward to a career in Hollywood.
Taimak’s karate stance intimidates most.
Taimak shows his silly side.
“For the longest, I asked myself why I wasn’t getting callbacks after auditions,” Taimak told ESSENCE.com. “I realize Hollywood is a club and if you don’t know how to play their game they won’t let you in.”
Taimak says his new dream program will help youth reclaim their power.
Taimak believes you are what you eat and enjoys a healthy snack
