Brandon Hammond, born on the 6th of February, 1984, is an American actor who became famous for his various hit projects in the ‘90s in both movies and television, most particularly in the film “Soul Food”.
So how much is Hammond’s net worth? As of early 2017, based on authoritative sources it is reported to be $300,000, acquired from his years working as an actor in both film and television.
Brandon Hammond Net Worth $300,000
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Hammond started acting at a very early age. As early as 1991, he had already made his first appearance on television in the series “Gabriel’s Fire”. He then appeared in the television movie “Lies and Lullabies”, and starred in small roles in the series “Coach” and “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” from 1996 to 1998. His early years in television made him a household name and also started his net worth.
When Hammond ventured into the world of film, he became more prominent being able to feature in high profile films. In 1993, he starred in “Menace II Society”, playing the character of young Caine. Then in 1995, he then starred in the urban horror film “Tales from the Hood”. That same year, Hammond also appeared in the movies “Strange Days”, “Waiting to Exhale” and “No Easy Way”, which contributed consistently to his net worth.
He also worked with big names in Hollywood when he starred in “The Fan”, where he acted alongside Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes. He also worked with Michael Jordan when he played the younger version of the NBA superstar in the movie “Space Jam”.
Despite his high-profile television projects and movies, one of the most successful films of Hammond would have to be “Soul Food”. His role as the sweet and caring Ahmad became one of his most iconic roles to date. In the film, he acted alongside well-known actors like Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams and Nia Long. The success of the movie not only catapulted his career, but also significantly increased his wealth.
In the late ‘90’s, Hammond went back to television, and appeared in shows such as “The Gregory Hines Show”, “Penn and Teller’s Sin City Spectacular”, “The West Wing”, and “Our America” and made-for-TV movie.
Right after he turned 18, Hammond took time out of the limelight and focused on his personal life. Today, he is a graduate of film studies, and states quite openly that he prefers to work behind the camera as a director and writer.
In terms of his personal life, at the age of 33 Brandon Hammond is still single, saying simply that he hasn’t yet met the ‘right’ girl. He has no children.
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