- Birth nameRicardo Strickland
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- With his incredible presence mixed with an undeniable wit Smalls has come a long way since his debut on such shows as Mad T.V. and Saved by the Bell, which led to national commercial bookings allowing for roles on E.R., The Huntress, The Hughley's, and The Steve Harvey Show. Most recently he can be seen playing Ruben Banks on the hit UPN show All of Us produced by 'Will Smith' and Jada Pinkett Smith.
It's his back ground of being a proud Desert Storm veteran, a former professional football player and a stint in medical school that brings a special diversity to Smalls' career, which has taken a high-profile turn in such movie projects as, _Today You Die (2005)_, Bringing Down the House (2003), Surviving Christmas (2004), _Up Close and Personal (1996)_ , and Heat (1995).
Smalls' star shines brightest as a stand up comedian, where he has made a name for himself at iconic L.A. comedy hot spots, including The Ice House, The Improv, and The Laugh Factory. When not on the road performing, Smalls can be seen in his latest big screen venture Dreamgirls (2006) with Jamie Foxx.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- Played Defensive Tackle for the San Francisco 49er's.
- Was in The Ranger Division of The United States Army, where he served in Desert Storm, earning numerous honors including The Purple Heart.
- He ushers at his church in West Covina, California.
- Earned a black belt in karate and is a professional kick-boxer.
- Was a medical student, but couldn't bear delivering bad news, so pursued Hollywood instead.
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