Herb is a fresh new face on the entertainment scene. A true triple threat. Singer Actor
Voice over artist Herb is multi talented and versatile. Herb has most recently been scene in Chicago productions of The Princess and the Black eye Pea at the acclaimed Ravinia Music Festival where he appeared with the Broadway and television star Lilias White. He has also been involved in several productions at the famous Black Ensemble Theater where Jackie Taylor is the founder and artistic director. Add to this such delicious roles as CoalHouse Walker in Ragtime The Musical, Black Nativity and Broadway Snapshots to name a few. Herb is twice nominated for best performance by an artist in a musical by the prestigious Black Theater Arts Alliance. He also appeared with Clay Aiken in the Joyful Noise tour at the Chicago Theater. With two full length feature films to his credit Herb is no stranger to the camera. You can see him in The Calling and the soon to be released civil war drama Dog Jack. National commercials for Wal-Mart, American Family Insurance and regional ads for St Josephs Hospital of Kansas City Ms and Aurora Health Care Systems in Milwaukee are a few of his commercial endeavors.
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Herb Porter
From the stage to the screens big and small Herb Porter is becoming a much sought after actor in both the local Chicago market and the national scene. Highlights of Herb career include his stellar portrayal of Coal House Walker in the Music on Stages production of "Ragtime The Musical". His performance brought comparisons to the great Broadway actor Brian Stokes Mitchell. Herb also counts his opportunity to share the stage with acclaimed Broadway and television actress Lillias White In the Ravinia Fetival production of "The Princess And The Blackeye Pea" a particularly special moment. Herb takes special joy in his association with the award winning Black Ensemble Theater under the direction of Jackie Taylor Where he has performed in two stage productions and several private events. It is , however Herb's involvement with the independent feature film "The Calling" from which Herb receives his greatest joy. As the lead character in a full length feature film Herb received rave reviews as well as an award at the San Francisco film festival WYSIWYG. Herb is also developing into an accomplished commercial actor appearing in principle roles in both tv commercials and national print ads. Look for Herb in the soon to be released film"Dog Jack". For more info or to book this artist email herb@herbporter.com
