Lexie Bigham was an American actor who, although he died at the young age of 27, still made a mark in Hollywood and is remembered more than three decades after his death.
Famous for movies like Boyz in the Hood (1991) and South Central (1992), and a name that still runs many years later, here is all to know about him.
Lexie Bigham a native of Chicago
The film, stage, and TV actor was born Lexie Donnell Bigham Jr. in Chicago, Illinois on August 4, 1968. The actor was born to his parents Lexie Sr. and Geraldine.
Bigham got his education from Mather High School where he graduated in 1986. From there, he proceeded to Southern Illinois University where he spent a year.
His love for acting got him to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena.
Lexie Bigham had a career as a stage and then screen actor
The Chicago native had an acting career that began on stage sometime in the late 1980s. He was with Rebirth Drama Company which was in California. While there, he was involved in several productions including “Women Behind Bars” and “A Raisin in the Sun.”
From the stage, he moved on to appear in several screen productions including “Boyz n the Hood” in 1991. He took the role of Mad Dog in the production.
His other works include “South Central” (1992), “Airheads” (1994), and “Se7en” (1995). “Up Close & Personal” (1996) and High School High (1996) were released after he passed on.
In all, he appeared in close to 10 films and TV shows in the 7 years he spent in Hollywood before he died at a pretty young age.
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Lexie Bigham died at age 27
After spending only 7 years in the movie industry, the life of Lexie Bigham was cut short on December 17, 1995.
The actor died while shooting High School High, one of his most famous movies. He died following a car crash in Pasadena, California.
He was laid to rest Burr Oak Cemetery, a place that is known to be the resting place of many famous African Americans including Ezzard Charles, Jimmie Crutchfield, Willie Dixon, and Big Walter Horton.
