Preston Lopez
- Birthplace
- Bonao, Dominican Republic
- Occupation
- Actor, Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Film Editor, Painter, Entrepreneur, Activist, Tv Host, Production Staff
- Alma Mater
- The High School of Art and Design, Kingsborough College
- AKA
- Jimmy Preston Lopez
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Preston Lopez was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York City at the age of two, growing up in Washington Heights. He faced economic challenges during his teenage and early twenties, holding numerous jobs. He attended and graduated from The High School of Art and Design in Manhattan and later Kingsborough College, where he studied music for a short period.
CAREER
Preston Lopez is a multifaceted artist with careers in music, acting, art, and entrepreneurship. He began his music career in 2002 with the album 'Urban Ecstasy' and has since released several albums, blending hip-hop with Latin rhythms, rock, and ballads. As an actor, he has appeared in TV shows and films such as 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood', 'FBI', 'El Capo', 'Law & Order: SVU', 'Saturday Night Live', 'Gotham', 'The Undoing', 'Pose', and 'Luke Cage'. He also produced and starred in his own 'The Preston Lopez Show' for over 29 years. As a painter, his works include 'Scars of a Native', 'Negroes Scraps', and 'Anatomy of a Brainiac', blending Neo-Expressionism, Pop Art, and Primitivism. He is the founder of Crackl Cookies, a gourmet snack brand, and has launched a merchandise store. Lopez is also a producer and editor, working on projects like 'Las Aventuras de Pancho Manguera', 'I Still Remember', 'The Spirit of Ruchel Leah', and the 'Erotico' home DVD series. Preston Lopez appeared in the 2018 film titled The Undoing, which is a production specifically from the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood).
PERSONAL LIFE
Lopez is known for his provocative and boundary-pushing work. He is also an activist involved in raising awareness about police brutality, injustice, voting rights, homelessness, and the stop and frisk movement, using his platform to advocate for social justice and community empowerment. He has been involved in several controversies regarding the mature content in his TV show and other projects.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
Gingerrr
₦12,727,775.00
Gingerrr
₦21,139,500.00
The Herd
₦16,977,673.00
3 Cold Dishes
₦15,261,240.00
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Popularity Score
Top 100% of African actors
