Coronji Calhoun, who in his only onscreen appearance scored high marks for his portrayal of the overweight son of Halle Berry and Sean Combs’ characters in the 2001 feature Monster’s Ball, has died. He was 30.
Calhoun died Oct. 31, his mother, Theresa Bailey, revealed in a note on a GoFundMe page that had her seeking financial help “as we prepare to give Coronji a sacred celebration of life.”
Berry and Lee Daniels, one of the producers on Monster’s Ball, were among those making donations; each gave $3,394, according to the website.
“We are blown away by the outpouring ...
Calhoun died Oct. 31, his mother, Theresa Bailey, revealed in a note on a GoFundMe page that had her seeking financial help “as we prepare to give Coronji a sacred celebration of life.”
Berry and Lee Daniels, one of the producers on Monster’s Ball, were among those making donations; each gave $3,394, according to the website.
“We are blown away by the outpouring ...
- 11/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Coronji Calhoun, who in his only onscreen appearance scored high marks for his portrayal of the overweight son of Halle Berry and Sean Combs’ characters in the 2001 feature Monster’s Ball, has died. He was 30.
Calhoun died Oct. 31, his mother, Theresa Bailey, revealed in a note on a GoFundMe page that had her seeking financial help “as we prepare to give Coronji a sacred celebration of life.”
Berry and Lee Daniels, one of the producers on Monster’s Ball, were among those making donations; each gave $3,394, according to the website.
“We are blown away by the outpouring ...
Calhoun died Oct. 31, his mother, Theresa Bailey, revealed in a note on a GoFundMe page that had her seeking financial help “as we prepare to give Coronji a sacred celebration of life.”
Berry and Lee Daniels, one of the producers on Monster’s Ball, were among those making donations; each gave $3,394, according to the website.
“We are blown away by the outpouring ...
- 11/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Coronji Calhoun Sr., who played Halle Berry’s son Tyrell Musgrove in the 2001 film Monster’s Ball, has died of congestive heart failure and lung problems on Oct. 13. He was 30 and his death was confirmed by his mother.
Berry and Monster’s Ball producer Lee Daniels have contributed to a GoFundMe page, both with donations of $3,394 each.
“We are blown away by the outpouring of love the community and Coronji’s adopted family has shown during our process of grief,” his mother, Theresa C. Bailey, wrote Wednesday on the page. “As we close this chapter, we ask that in your remembrance of him, you remember to love your neighbor as yourself, because that is what Coronji did for his entire community.”
Calhoun’s only acting credit was Monster’s Ball. In the film, he was Tyrell, the constantly berated son of Berry’s lead character, Leticia Musgrove. He secured the role in an opening casting call in Louisiana.
Berry and Monster’s Ball producer Lee Daniels have contributed to a GoFundMe page, both with donations of $3,394 each.
“We are blown away by the outpouring of love the community and Coronji’s adopted family has shown during our process of grief,” his mother, Theresa C. Bailey, wrote Wednesday on the page. “As we close this chapter, we ask that in your remembrance of him, you remember to love your neighbor as yourself, because that is what Coronji did for his entire community.”
Calhoun’s only acting credit was Monster’s Ball. In the film, he was Tyrell, the constantly berated son of Berry’s lead character, Leticia Musgrove. He secured the role in an opening casting call in Louisiana.
- 11/11/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
This interview with Halle appeared originally back in the February 2002 edition of Venice Magazine. It was on the eve of her Best Actress win at the 2002 Oscars.
With A Landmark Oscar For Her Searing Portrayal Of The Gritty Belle Of Monster's Ball, Halle Berry'S On A Roll
by Terry Keefe
Halle Berry wasn't looking to take the easy path to fame and fortune when she went in to read for her first movie role in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991). Originally called in for the fairly conventional role of Lee's wife, Berry pushed Lee to cast her in another part - that of Vivian the young crack addict. It was a telling move as to the type of acting career Berry was seeking. This totally unglamorous role was not what most people would have expected from the young and beautiful Ms. Berry, but it presented a challenge for the...
With A Landmark Oscar For Her Searing Portrayal Of The Gritty Belle Of Monster's Ball, Halle Berry'S On A Roll
by Terry Keefe
Halle Berry wasn't looking to take the easy path to fame and fortune when she went in to read for her first movie role in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991). Originally called in for the fairly conventional role of Lee's wife, Berry pushed Lee to cast her in another part - that of Vivian the young crack addict. It was a telling move as to the type of acting career Berry was seeking. This totally unglamorous role was not what most people would have expected from the young and beautiful Ms. Berry, but it presented a challenge for the...
- 2/15/2013
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Monster's Ball (2001) Direction: Marc Forster Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Heath Ledger, Peter Boyle, Sean Combs, Mos Def, Coronji Calhoun Screenplay: Milo Addica and Will Rokos Oscar Movies Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Monster's Ball In Monster's Ball — the title refers to the macabre partying held the night before the execution of a death-row inmate — first-time screenwriters Milo Addica and Will Rokos join forces with third-time feature-film director Marc Forster to create a motion picture of memorable moments. Those range from the film's dream-like introduction to an uncomfortable and surprisingly explicit sex scene. (I describe the lengthy sex scene as "explicit" because of its rawness, especially considering it's an American production; the sex, however, is simulated.) Other memorable sequences include the suicide of a young man in front of his stunned father, a graphic electric chair execution, and the sight of a bereaved widow watching her son die [...]...
- 2/10/2011
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
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