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Omar Regan
Born
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor and comedian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Children3 children
ParentLuqman Abdullah (father)
WebsiteOfficial website

Omar Regan is an

African-American actor, stand-up comedian and former musician
.

Background

Regan was born and raised as a

Music Career

He started his career as a musician and started writing songs at the age of 9. He formed the group S.O.A (Slaves of Allah) with his brother at the age of 11 and performed their first show at the age of 12. They were offered a single record deal with

Tommy Boy Records in 1999, however turned it down in hopes of a better contract.[2]

Acting career

In 1999, Regan left Detroit for

Comedy career

While auditioning for different movie roles, Regan performed stand up comedy. In 2005, he appeared on E!'s reality series, "Fight for Fame." He won and signed a year-theatrical contract with Hollywood agency ACME Talent Agency.[4]

He is a regular performer in FUNATICAL: Taking Comedy to the Extreme's We Come in Peace tour.[5] He has performed stand up at events across the world including Global Peace and Unity Event in London[6] and MuslimFest in Ontario.[7]

Other activities

Regan co-founded a production company called BaniAdam Productions.[8] He is also a member of the Canadian Dawah Association as a Program Developer for Celebrity Relations.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Islamic World International Conference". Retrieved 14-01-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Text "Islamic World International Conference" ignored (help) Omar Regan
  2. ^ "StandUpLive :: Comedians". Omar Regan
  3. ^ "The Huffington Post". Retrieved 04-09-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Omar Regan
  4. ^ "Improv.com". Omar Regan
  5. ^ "Funatical - Taking Comedy to the Extreme!". Comedians
  6. ^ "Global Peace & Unity Event 2010". Retrieved 23-10-2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Artist & Performers
  7. ^ "MuslimFest". Retrieved 23-07-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Artists - Omar Regan
  8. ^ "BaniAdam Productions". Retrieved 02-06-2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "CDA Dawah". Retrieved 23-04-2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Omar Regan

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