Alimi Ballard (Herbal)

BIRTHPLACE: Bronx, NY
BIRTHDATE: Oct. 17
HEIGHT: 5'9"
HAIR: Black
EYES: Dark brown

Originally from the Bronx, New York, Alimi Ballard began his acting career while in high school. Because of his godfather's urging, Ballard joined MindBuilders, a local New York community center dedicated to the empowerment of youth, and was cast in a play called "No Laughing Matter." Weeks later, he found himself touring New York's inner-city libraries, community centers and elementary and high schools. He later joined the Manhattan Theater Club and the National Black Theater, where he starred in "Holiday Heart" and "Endangered Species."

Ballard's first television role came on ABC's daytime drama, "Loving," where he starred as the troubled youth, Frankie Hubbard. He was also a member of an ensemble cast for "In the Mix," a teen awareness program. His first primetime role was on "New York Undercover."

In 1996, Ballard moved to Los Angeles, and shortly thereafter landed a role on ABC's "Arsenio." Most recently, he appeared in DreamWorks' feature film, "Deep Impact," with Tea Leoni.

Alimi ("Ali-me") Ballard's credits are extensive and tell the tale of a seasoned performer, and his presence has been felt on television, stage and screen. His film credits include the upcoming 20th Century Fox film "Men of Honor" starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro, "Deep Impact," "Malcolm X," and "Three Days of Rain."

His television credits include roles on "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Arsenio," "New York Undercover" and "Malcolm and Eddie."

Acting Credits:

Automatic (2001) .... David Blake
Before Now (2001) .... Jay
"Dark Angel" (2000) TV Series .... Herbal Thought
Men of Honor (2000) .... Coke
Little Richard (2000) (TV)
Deep Impact (1998) .... Bobby Rhue
"Arsenio" (1997) TV Series .... Matthew
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996) TV Series .... Albert, the Quizmaster (1997-1998)
"Sabrina Goes to College" (1996)
"Sabrina" (1996)
"City, The" (1995) TV Series .... Frank Hubbard (1995-1996)
"Loving" (1983) TV Series .... Frankie Hubbard (1993-1995)