Orlando Jones

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Summary

Orlando Jones is an actor, comedian, and writer known for MADtv, Office Space, Evolution, and American Gods. His work spans sketch comedy, genre roles, and stories that address race and slavery. In interviews, he has criticized the narrow range of black characters in Hollywood and discussed the underrepresentation of middle-class black characters; he also said diverse voices should help shape stories about the characters they represent. His public record includes outspoken comments about race and representation, but no recurring party campaigning or advocacy affiliations are on record.