Selwyn Ward
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Selwyn Ward is an American
actor
best known for the role of Theodore Jay Jarvis Johnson (aka T.J.) in the Power Rangers
universe.
In Power Rangers: Turbo
he played the Red Turbo Ranger, his character being the first non-Caucasian Red Ranger in Power Rangers history (thus the first non-Caucasian Power Ranger team leader). He later became the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers: In Space, a role he reprised in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy episodes "To the Tenth Power" and "The Power of Pink". His final appearance was in 2002, in the Power Rangers: Wild Force
episode "Forever Red," as the Red Turbo Ranger. Ward made appearances at the 2009 Anime Expo
http://www.anime-expo.org/archive/ax2009-guests/ax2009-power-ranger-industry-guests/ and the 2010 Power Morphicon.http://www.officialpowermorphicon.com/guests/ At both events he reunited with his former Power Rangers co-stars Roger Velasco
, Blake Foster
, Patricia Ja Lee (Only Anime Expo) and Tracy Lynn Cruz
(Only Power Morphicon).
Selwyn Ward has also made appearances on the television show Moesha
and the soap opera Passions
. He appeared in the music video
s "Don't Leave Me" by Blackstreet
and "Man Ain't Supposed to Cry" by Public Announcement
. Other movies and commercials include American History X
and "Most Wanted".
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
best known for the role of Theodore Jay Jarvis Johnson (aka T.J.) in the Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
universe.
In Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie...
he played the Red Turbo Ranger, his character being the first non-Caucasian Red Ranger in Power Rangers history (thus the first non-Caucasian Power Ranger team leader). He later became the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers: In Space, a role he reprised in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy episodes "To the Tenth Power" and "The Power of Pink". His final appearance was in 2002, in the Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002...
episode "Forever Red," as the Red Turbo Ranger. Ward made appearances at the 2009 Anime Expo
Anime Expo
Anime Expo, abbreviated AX, is an American anime convention held in Los Angeles, California and organized by the non-profit Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation . With rare exceptions, the convention is traditionally held on the July 4th weekend and lasts for four days...
http://www.anime-expo.org/archive/ax2009-guests/ax2009-power-ranger-industry-guests/ and the 2010 Power Morphicon.http://www.officialpowermorphicon.com/guests/ At both events he reunited with his former Power Rangers co-stars Roger Velasco
Roger Velasco
Roger Velasco is an American actor in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California, U.S.. He was raised in Bell Gardens, California. He is best known for playing Carlos Vallerte, the Green Turbo Ranger in Power Rangers: Turbo, as well as the Black Space Ranger in Power Rangers in Space. He...
, Blake Foster
Blake Foster
Blake Anthony Foster is an American actor and martial artist.Foster was born in Northridge, California, the son of Patricia and John Foster.Foster was the Huggies baby at the age of sixteen months in 1986...
, Patricia Ja Lee (Only Anime Expo) and Tracy Lynn Cruz
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Tracy Lynn Cruz is a retired American actress.Cruz was born in Orange County, California. She is best known for playing Ashley Hammond in several Power Rangers series. Ashley Hammond was the Yellow Ranger during Power Rangers: Turbo and Power Rangers in Space, and made a return appearance during...
(Only Power Morphicon).
Selwyn Ward has also made appearances on the television show Moesha
Moesha
Moesha is an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles.-Overview:The show...
and the soap opera Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
. He appeared in the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s "Don't Leave Me" by Blackstreet
Blackstreet
Blackstreet is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of New Jack Swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what...
and "Man Ain't Supposed to Cry" by Public Announcement
Public Announcement
Public Announcement is an R&B and hip hop group, which was formed in 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, originally backing singer R. Kelly on his first album.-1990-1994: Born Into The 90's:...
. Other movies and commercials include American History X
American History X
American History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. It was distributed by New Line Cinema....
and "Most Wanted".
Film
- A Simple Promise (2008) .... Terrence
- The ExpendablesThe Expendables (2000 film)The Expendables is a 2000 film directed by Janet Myers. It was written by Patricia Resnick, Peter Geiger and Bruno Heller. It stars Brett Cullen, Robin Givens, Idalis DeLeón and Tempestt Bledsoe...
(2000) (TV) .... Bartender - American History XAmerican History XAmerican History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. It was distributed by New Line Cinema....
(1998) (uncredited) .... High School Student Leaving Bathroom
TV work
- Power Rangers: Wild ForcePower Rangers: Wild ForcePower Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002...
- Forever RedForever Red"Forever Red" is an episode of the television series Power Rangers: Wild Force, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers meta-series. The episode was later included in the 2003 DVD collection The Best Of The Power Rangers: The Ultimate Rangers as one of several voted by the fans to...
(2002) .... Theodore J. Jarvis 'T.J.' Johnson/Red Turbo Ranger
- Forever Red
- PassionsPassionsPassions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
- Episode #1.726 (2002) .... Officer Thompson
- MoeshaMoeshaMoesha is an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles.-Overview:The show...
- Gimme a Break (2000) .... College Guy
- Power Rangers: Lost GalaxyPower Rangers: Lost GalaxyPower Rangers Lost Galaxy is the fifth television series and seventh installment of the Power Rangers franchise that aired in 1999. It featured familiar elements from previous incarnations. It is based on the Japanese Super Sentai television series Seijuu Sentai Gingaman...
- The Power of Pink (1999) .... T.J. Johnson/Blue Space Ranger
- To the Tenth Power (1999) .... T.J. Johnson/Blue Space Ranger
- Power Rangers: In Space (1998) TV Series .... Theodore J. Jarvis 'T.J.' Johnson/Blue Space Ranger
- Power Rangers: TurboPower Rangers: TurboPower Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie...
(1997) TV Series .... Theodore Jay Jarvis 'T.J.' Johnson/Red Turbo Ranger #2- The Robot Ranger (1997) .... Robot T.J.