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Landon Brooks: From Anniston, Alabama to Hollywood

Landon Brooks is an Alabama actor whose journey from community theater in Anniston to television and major Hollywood productions is a story of persistence, preparation and hometown pride.

Raised in Anniston, Alabama, Brooks began performing at a young age. According to MAWH Productions, he was about 11 years old when he became involved in local theater and was cast as the Tin Man in a local production. Those early experiences helped establish acting as an outlet and eventually led him toward professional film and television work. (mawhproductions.com⁠)

Today, Brooks is known for appearances in productions including Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, Fox’s The Resident, Being Mary Jane, The Walking Dead, Deputy and the 2020 feature film Bad Boys for Life.

Early Life in Anniston

Brooks’ connection to acting began in his hometown.

MAWH Productions describes him as an Anniston native who discovered theater through local programs. His first experiences on stage gave him an opportunity to develop confidence and learn the fundamentals of performing.

That Alabama upbringing remained important throughout his career. In a 2020 interview with WBRC, Brooks reflected on how remarkable it was to go from a small Alabama community to appearing in a major Hollywood movie. (wbrc.com⁠)

Before his acting career took off, Brooks also gained experience in emergency medical services. WBRC reported that he had worked with the Anniston Rescue Squad and at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. That experience would later become surprisingly useful in his acting career because several of his screen roles involved medical or emergency personnel. (wbrc.com⁠)

His Breakthrough With Tyler Perry

One of the most important early steps in Brooks’ professional career came through Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots.

Brooks was credited as Paramedic #2/Paramedic 2 in the series. (tvguide.com⁠)

In his interview with WBRC, Brooks said his work with Perry helped him become a member of the Screen Actors Guild and that the opportunity helped propel his career forward. (wbrc.com⁠)

The experience was significant because it transformed acting from something Brooks had pursued locally into a professional career in television.

Television Roles

The Walking Dead

Brooks appeared in AMC’s The Walking Dead, where he is credited as a Whisper/Whisperer. citeturn0search2turn1search16

Although it was a supporting role, appearing on one of television’s most recognizable franchises added another major production to Brooks’ résumé.

The Resident

Brooks’ real-world medical background became especially relevant on Fox’s medical drama The Resident.

He was credited as a Paramedic/EMT, appearing in two episodes in 2019. (imdb.com⁠)

WBRC reported that his previous work with the Anniston Rescue Squad and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center helped prepare him for the role. (wbrc.com⁠)

Being Mary Jane

Brooks also appeared on Being Mary Jane, where he was credited as a Costar in a 2019 episode. (imdb.com⁠)

Dynasty

His television credits also include a role as a News Reporter on the 2017 series Dynasty. (metacritic.com⁠)

Deputy

In 2020, Brooks appeared in Fox’s Deputy as Paramedic #2. The role is listed in the full cast credits for the episode “Graduation Day.” (imdb.com⁠)

The Road to

Bad Boys for Life

For many Alabama viewers, Brooks’ most recognizable film credit is Bad Boys for Life, the 2020 action-comedy starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

Brooks played a doctor, an uncredited role in the film. (imdb.com⁠)

The role was small in terms of screen time, but significant in Brooks’ career because it put an actor from Anniston in a major Hollywood production alongside two internationally recognized stars.

According to WBRC, Brooks said his medical background helped prepare him for the scene. He also recalled being asked questions about what would realistically happen during the medical procedure being portrayed. (wbrc.com⁠)

Brooks later described the experience as one of the most memorable moments of his career. In an account published by MAWH Productions, he said he spent several hours filming with Smith and helped provide medical knowledge for the scene. (mawhproductions.com⁠)

For Brooks, the experience represented more than simply landing another acting credit. It demonstrated how his Alabama background and previous professional experiences could contribute to opportunities in Hollywood.

An Earlier Film Credit

Brooks also appears in the cast of the 2010 film The River Why.

The film’s credits list him as a Soldier at the Halloween Party, an uncredited role. (imdb.com⁠)

This is one of the earliest screen credits that can be reliably associated with this Landon Brooks, although it should not be confused with unrelated actors who have the same name.

His Alabama-to-Hollywood Story

Brooks’ career is notable not simply because of the productions on his résumé, but because of where the journey began.

He grew up in Anniston and later lived in Oxford, Alabama. In 2020, WBRC described him as an Anniston native who was still living in Oxford while pursuing his acting career. (wbrc.com⁠)

His story has also included challenges outside of acting. In an account published by MAWH Productions, Brooks discussed being placed in special education classes as a student and facing doubts about what he could accomplish. He later described using his experiences to encourage special-education students to advocate for themselves and pursue their goals. (mawhproductions.com⁠)

His mother, Charlotte Brooks, has also been described as an important source of encouragement during his career. According to the same account, she battled stage-three cancer while continuing to encourage her son to pursue his dreams. (mawhproductions.com⁠)

Giving Back to Alabama

Brooks’ career eventually expanded beyond performing.

MAWH Productions describes him as an actor and filmmaker involved in developing opportunities for performers in Alabama and throughout the Southeast. (mawhproductions.com⁠)

He has also been associated with the Actors Access Workshop, an educational program intended to help aspiring actors learn acting fundamentals, audition techniques, professional networking and the business side of entertainment. (mawhproductions.com⁠)

The goal is closely connected to Brooks’ own story: helping performers from Alabama gain access to information and opportunities that can make it possible to pursue professional careers without believing they have to abandon their hometowns.

Landon Brooks’ Screen Credits

The following are the credits that can be reasonably connected to the Alabama actor based on the sources reviewed: