IronE Singleton
Birth nameRobert Singleton
Birth dateNovember 30, 1975 (age 50)
Birth placeAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1996–2014
2020–present

Robert "IronE" Singleton[1] (born November 30, 1975) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Alton in The Blind Side and for starring as Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas in the AMC series The Walking Dead.[2][3][4] Since leaving the cast of The Walking Dead he has continued to be involved in fan events and conventions as well as developing his own one-man show Blindsided by The Walking Dead.[5]

Early life and education

Singleton was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia, where he majored in speech communication and theatre. He played defensive back for the Georgia Bulldogs for two years until Champ Bailey, Kirby Smart, and several other highly recruited defensive backs joined the team. He then switched to running back.[6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1996FledChefUncredited
2000Remember the TitansFootball PlayerUncredited
2003Dead WaitJoonShort film
2005The Longest YardInmate with SignUncredited
2006SomebodiesJanoah
2007RiffOsielShort film
2009Life 101: Angel's SecretDr. Forest
2009The Blind SideAlton
2010Lottery TicketNeighbor
2011Seeking JusticeScar
2013The Box CutterTim
2020SafetyCoach Butch Hassey

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008SomebodiesEpitome3 episodes
2009One Tree HillHomeless ManEpisode: "What Are You Willing to Lose?"
2010Detroit 1-8-7PriestEpisode: "Pharmacy Double / Bullet Train"
2010–2012The Walking DeadTheodore "T-Dog" DouglasRecurring role (seasons 1–3), 23 episodes
2011Single LadiesDion1 episode
2011–2014Franklin & BashWorker / Judge Bruce Mull2 episodes
2013An Amish Murder"Glock" NicholsTelevision film
2021The Underground RailroadMack2 episodes

Video games

YearTitleVoice roleNotesRef.
2023The Walking Dead: DestiniesTheodore "T-Dog" Douglas

References

  1. ^ Barrett, John (February 2, 2009). "Robert "IronE" Singleton kicks off Black History Month with performance". The Red and Black. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "Michael Rooker will bring life to 'The Walking Dead' | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. October 31, 2010. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  3. ^ Scanlan, Sarah (November 19, 2011). "STK Atlanta's preview party in honor of World AIDS Day - CBS Atlanta 46". Cbsatlanta.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  4. ^ Voger, Mark (March 26, 2010). "From Memphis to Baghdad to Mumbai". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  5. ^ Pollock, Sarabeth. "IronE Singleton brings his one-man show to fans on April 24". Fansided. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  6. ^ JC (12 February 2012). "Exclusive Interview with The Walking Dead's IronE Singleton". Raked. Retrieved 24 October 2016.