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Lorenzo got his first taste of being onstage at age six and loved it. Between the ages of 10 and 12 he was cast in lead roles in plays at the church he attended and continued his drama studies in high school. At age 16 he decided to focus on live music performance and stepped away from acting. The music continued for many years culminating with his band “Larry Yates and the Blues Monsters” (1992-2002).
In 1992 Lorenzo worked first film “Sister Act”. In 2001 he moved to Los Angeles to further his music career. He ended up working on films and having his music take a back seat. While in L A. Lorenzo appeared in “Pit Fighter”, “No Rules” and “Crazylove”.
During that time he had the opportunity to study with Jeff Conaway (Grease, Taxi).
In 2004 Lorenzo moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he lives today. Since then he has worked on several films that were made in the Bay Area including “K.I.S.S.” and “Man from Reno”. He is currently appearing in “Pick a Side” (2020).
Reviews
Pit Fighter (2005)
Try it, you might like it
I've read the negative comments on this film and agree that there are some things that could have been done to make the movie better. However, Mr. Johnson has made a really good film considering the budget he had to work with. As a recording artist I am well aware of the difference that a big budget makes.
The fight scenes were very well done. Dominique Vandenberg is an awesome fighter and looks the part. It's good to see a fight film without the special effects used in today's martial arts movies. A refreshing return to the days when martial artist were only dependent on their own physical skills. Mr. Vandenberg is certainly one to watch for in the future.
Steven Bauer and Stephen Graham are great actors and added a lot to this movie. Mr Graham's part was small but so well done. He is one of those great actors that makes it look easy, so natural.
From my point of view, Steven Bauer was the star of this film. His character was the thread that tied the story together. Another fine actor that makes the work look easy. Fernando Carrillo is another one to watch for in the future. He is very charismatic.
For those of you who are into violence, this film is violent. There are some scenes that are over the top with rage. And there is a lot of killing going on.
The theme of a bad guy trying to make up for his past is a good twist.