He accepted it, and took a course in theatre while playing for the school’s team, becoming one of the first African-Americans to do so. The project proved inspiring, and shortly afterwards he set his sights towards an acting career.ĭuring high school, he also showed potential for a career in American Football, and after matriculating he was offered a full football scholarship at the University of Tulsa. In the seventh grade, he was encouraged to try his hand at performing, leading him to a local rendition of the popular Martin Luther King Jr.
& #JuliusTennon looked stunning at the 14th annual this weekend! Congrats to on receiving her much deserved Lifetime Achievement Award! ?Ī post shared by JuVee Productions on at 1:46pm PDTĮarly Life, Education, and Acting BeginningsĪt a young age, Julius accidentally discovered his talent towards performing, as his English teacher noted his potential while he was reading a poetry chapter to the class.