Orlando Jones

Orlando Jones (born April 10, 1968) is an American comedian and actor. He was born in Toulminville, Alabama.
Jones is known for being one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy series "MADtv" and for his role as the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002.
He scored his first Hollywood job in 1987, writing for the NBC comedy "A Different World", on which he had a small guest role in the season five finale. During 1991-92, Jones penned the FOX series "Roc" and, in 1993, he co-produced "The Sinbad Show". He also made a brief appearance on the FOX sitcom "Herman's Head" in 1992.