Actor Lodric D. Collins is steadily making a splash in the entertainment industry. He can currently be seen starring in the highly rated BET drama series, THE OVAL, as the cunning, goal-oriented U.S. Chief of Staff Donald Winthrop.

He was most recently seen in MGM’s award-winning biopic, “RESPECT,” following the life and career of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Collins stars as the iconic singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, alongside an all-star cast which includes Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans and Mary J. Blige. Some of his guest star appearances include NBC’s “Grimm”, SYFY Networks’ “Z Nation” to name a few.

A former U.S. Marine, Collins is a constant advocate for the support of our U.S. Veterans, as well as bringing awareness to healthcare inequality. He has just recently launched the Collins Cares Foundation, with the goal of rebuilding and strengthening communities affected by unforeseen disasters, through Arts, Education, and Vital Assistance.