Shawn Fonteno
| Shawn Fonteno | |
|---|---|
| Born | South Los Angeles, California,[1] United States |
| Other names | Solo |
| Occupation | Actor, rapper, recording artist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Fonteno |
| Relatives |
Young Maylay (cousin) 1 sister |
Shawn D. Fonteno, also known as Solo, is an American actor, rapper and recording artist who is best known as the voice and the acting performer of Franklin Clinton from the video game Grand Theft Auto V.[1] Fonteno's performance in Grand Theft Auto V was mainly recorded using motion capture technology.[1]
Early life
Shawn was born in South Los Angeles, California. He is the older cousin of fellow rapper Young Maylay, best known for being the voice of Carl Johnson, the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Acting career
Fonteno has also acted in films such as The Wash.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Big Mo | |
| 2001 | The Wash | Face | |
| 2004 | Beef II | Himself | Credited as Solo |
| 2017 | Grow House | Bam |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Gangster | Credited as Solo |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Franklin Clinton | Voice and motion capture |
| 2014 | Watch Dogs | Lee Harvey | Voice |
References
- 1 2 3 Molina, Brett (9 October 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Shawn Fonteno". The New York Times.
External links
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