Khalid Richardson

From anonymity to stardom, the Khalid Richardson story is truly a tale to remember. The youngest of four and the only boy, Khalid learned very quickly how to communicate in ways that don't "rock the boat." He was raised both in New York City and West Michigan, a dichotomy in and of itself that mirrors his ability to work with people. Khalid is polite, well-spoken, and kind, as any West Michigan resident should be. However, he has the toughness and wherewithal of a New Yorker. He is able to negotiate and make people feel understood, but when needed he can put his foot down. These traits would prove incredibly useful in the journey ahead. Living in Grand Rapids, Khalid made many a friend, from all backgrounds. One friend in particular, Matthew, was interested in filmmaking. While Khalid always dreamed of being a star, he never felt he was good enough to perform. While he possessed all of the skills of a star, he felt that the kid raised in two totally different worlds could never make the cut. One quiet night, Khalid was at home in his house pants, when suddenly the phone rang. Startled, he scrambled for his cellular device. Pressing the green "talk" icon, he began to speak. "Hello...?" It was Matthew, his filmmaking acquaintance. Matthew had been tirelessly searching for the perfect actor to be the breakout star in his new production, Ten Miles Down. Khalid was nervous, yet determined. After hearing Matthew describe the role, both men had determined that Khalid was the man for the job. The role? Fire Chief Jim Daniels. Chief Daniels was a soft-spoken man, a natural-born leader with the undying love and respect of his men. While he was kind to all who knew him, Chief Daniels was able to make the tough choices. In the split-second between life and death, Jim always made the right call. Weeks passed, and the day of the shoot approached. Khalid's excitement could barely be contained as he read his lines over and over, committing them to memory. When the day came, he could barely contain himself as he was practically jumping for joy. He donned his costume, stood on his mark, and spoke. Khalid's powerful performance was beyond moving. Every man, woman, and child in attendance shed copious tears at the emotional prowess of Mr. Richardson. The beginning of an era, Khalid brought new light to Fire Chief roles throughout the film industry. The sheer hope and beauty is something that all can appreciate. This previous unknown has quickly become the next breakout star. Khalid Richardson is a talent unparalleled in the film industry, and I can't wait to see what he does next.