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Flashback Fridays: Taimak

Flashback Fridays: Taimak
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
The Fighter

Taimak stars as Bruce Leroy Green in 1985 cult classic film “The Last Dragon.”

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02
The Lesson

Bruce Leroy listens intently to his martial arts instructor.

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03
Face Off

Bruce Leroy stands up to his nemesis Sho’nuff (Julius Carry).

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04
The Chosen One

Bruce Leroy finally achieves the glow and defeats Sho’nuff.

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05
Family Portrait

Tamaik (far bottom right) with his siblings and parents.

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06
Manchild of Style

A pubescent Taimak shows off his threads.

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07
Chemistry

Taimak and Janet Jackson get cozy on the set of her 1987 video “Let’s Wait Awhile.”

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08
Kick Off

Taimak straddles the heavens.

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09
Eyes on the Prize

A pensive Taimak looks forward to a career in Hollywood.

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10
Good Posture

Taimak’s karate stance intimidates most.

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11
Big Fun

Taimak shows his silly side.

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12
Hollywood Hunk

“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.”

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13
Close Encounter

Taimak says his new dream program will help youth reclaim their power.

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14
Health Conscious

Taimak believes you are what you eat and enjoys a healthy snack

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