Who is American Voice Actor Shawn Fonteno?
Shawn Fonteno, commonly known as Solo or OG Solo, is an American rapper, voice actor, actor, and recording artist who voiced and acted as Franklin Clinton in GTA V and an unknown Grove Street Families member Fam1 in GTA: San Andreas.
As an actor Shawn Fonteno has appeared in movies like 3 Strikes as Big Mo, in Grow House as Bam, and in The Wash as Face.
| Full Name | Shawn Darnell Fonteno |
| Profession | Actor, Rapper |
| Popular For | Portraying Franklin Clinton in Grand Theft Auto V |
Birthday and Zodiac
| Age (As in 2022) | 53 years old |
| Date of Birth | April 8, 1968 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Birth Place | California |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
Education
| School/University | Locke High School |
Physical Stats
| Height | 6 feet |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Weight | Approx. 80 Kg |
| Body Type | Average |
Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth (As in 2022) | Approx. $1 million |
Family and Relationship
| Father | Thomas Fonteno |
| Mother | N/A |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Siblings | N/A |
Social Media
Shawn Fonteno’s Biography-Age, Cousin
53-years-old Shawn Darnell “Solo” Fonteno was born in South Los Angeles, California, on April 8, 1976. In Watts, Los Angeles, he was reared by his father, Thomas Fonteno. He is of American nationality, while his ethnicity is African American. Young Maylay, an American rapper and the voice actor for protagonist Carl “CJ” Johnson in “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,” is his cousin.
He studied at Locke High School. Shawn became a member of an African American gang until he was shot and killed. He left the gang and turned his life around as a result of the horrific event. Shawn stole vehicles, was a thief, and sold narcotics while in the gang.
Shawn Fonteno’s Career-Movies
Shawn has been in several films over his career. He made his film debut in 1996 with “Dead Homiez,” followed by “3 Strikes” in 2000, “The Wash” in 2001 as Face, and “Grow House” in 2017.He was a part of Kam&Solo, a rap group affiliated with Ice Cube’s Lench Mob Crew at one point.
Shawn is most known for portraying clever street gangster Franklin Clinton in “Grand Theft Auto V,” which earned over $1 billion. Shawn’s voice was also heard as an unknown Grove Street Families member in “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” in 2004.
Shawn was requested to be a part of Rockstar’s newest video game by DJ Pooh, a buddy and consultant on “GTA V.” Pooh also authored and co-produced “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,” but Fonteno is famous mainly for his role as Red in the film “Friday.”
Shawn Fonteno’s Personal Life
The American voice-over actor has been married twice in his lifetime. He married Bridgette Johnson on 9th August 1996 and has a daughter named Bria with her. Shawn also has a daughter named Brittney from his previous marriage.
Shawn Fonteno’s Feud with Ice Cube
Shawn had a public business battle with Ice Cube, which he detailed in the documentary “Beef 2.” After a business argument, Shawn allegedly knocked Ice Cube unconscious and took his chain. The confrontation is said to have occurred at a traffic signal, with Ice Cube being the one who initiated it.
Shawn Fonetno’s Net Worth and Height
As of 2022, Shawn Fonteno has an estimated net worth of $2 million which he earned from voicing Franklin Clinton and selling his merchandise online.
Shawn Fonteno is a tall man with a height of 6 feet(1.83m) and his body weighs about 80 kg(176 lbs).
Shawn Fonteno on Instagram
Shawn Fonteno is available on Instagram under the username @solo118 where he has over 375k followers. He also uses a Twitter account with username @Shawn_Fonteno where he has 41.7k followers.
Fun Facts about Shawn Fonteno:
- He is the older cousin of Young Maylay, the American rapper who portrayed Carl “CJ” Johnson in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
- He used to be a member of the Kam&Solo rap group.
- He likes riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and modifying them.
- Ice Cube’s Lench Mob Crew was connected to his rap group.
- He has two daughters from his two marriages.
- As a teenager, Shawn stole ve chiles and sold narcotics.
Frequently asked Questions
Fonteno has net worth of about $ million as of 2022.
Fonteno is 54 years old as in 2022.
Yes, Shawan is a married man and a Father of a Daughter.
Shawn Fonteno gave voice to an unnamed Grove Street Families member, “Fam1” in GTA San Andreas.
Yes, Shawn Fonteno is still alive.
Shawn Fonteno gave voice to an unnamed Grove Street Families member, “Fam1” in GTA San Andreas.
