Allen Maldonado

**Allen Maldonado**, born on May 20, 1983, is an acclaimed American actor, creative filmmaker, and a successful entrepreneur. Best known for his roles as Curtis in the ABC comedy Black-ish, Bobby in the TBS series The Last O.G., Rooster in the Starz drama series Heels, and Alan Decker in the Peacock original movie Psych 3: This Is Gus. Originally from Bellflower, California, Maldonado can be described as a multifaceted talent master with his roots in Puerto Rican and African-American ancestry. He was brought up primarily by his mother as he sadly lost his father at an early age. His introduction to the limelight started with his role in 'Friday After Next', crediting Ice Cube for giving him his 'first shot on set'. Following his debut, Maldonado began expanding his creative edge into making short films that garnered great attention on numerous film circuits, winning various awards. This sparked his entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the creation of an application, Everybody Digital, akin to the 'Netflix of short films' in 2017. Further diversifying his repertoire of skills, he also runs a burgeoning clothing line. His various ventures highlight his dual strength in acting and business.