JoJo Ryder | |
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| File:Jojo Ryder Private Jet JoJo in 2011 | |
| Born | Joseph Massuno July 27, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Film Producer Songwriter Screenwriter Music producer Record producer |
| Years active | 2003-present |
JoJo Ryder (born July 27, 1982) is an American film and television producer, actor, screenwriter, and entrepreneur.
Career
editIn 2003, Ryder modeled for Wilhelmina Models, and in 2005, was a recurring character in 4 episodes of the television series Invasion, on ABC. In 2006, JoJo created the show, Dougy, which was picked up by ABC. In that same year, he formed his production company called Untouchable J Productions, also known as UJP. With minor success heating up in the music & TV world, he then secured a three-picture deal with Paramount Pictures in 2008 for his screenplay, First Glance which will co-star himself, Dante Basco and Manny Streetz.
In 2007, Ryder teamed up with Ray J to create the clothing line E.R.A.R (Everyday Rich And Ruthless). In 2008, he produced the series For the Love of Ray J for VH1. The series began airing in 2009 and that same year, Ryder and Ray J became 50% owners of a night club in Las Vegas. In 2011, Ryder and Shane Mosley became business partners.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ryder|first=JoJo|title=Boxing Champion Shane Mosley partners with JoJo Ryder|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boxing-champion-shane-mosley-partners-with-jojo-ryder-of-untouchable-j-productions-114214324.html%7C Recently he closed a major deal with a TV network for an undisclosed amount. According to a reliable source, it was said to be a multimillion dollar deal.
Filmography
edit- Actor
- The Kings of Babylon (2005) (TV) as Prophet Daniel
- Invasion (4 episodes, 2006) as Mauel
- Lincoln Heights (1 episode, 2007) as Jermy
- Producer
- For the Love of Ray J (23 episodes, 2009-2010)
- 36 Minutes (2012) (filming)
References
edit- Ryder, JoJo. "JoJo distributes ERAR, Everyday Rich and Ruthless". Reuters. Retrieved 04 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Ryder, JoJo. "Shane Mosley partners with JoJo Ryder". the Free Library. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- Ryder, JoJo. "Shane and Manny Pacquiao". Scott Christ. Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
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