Faizon Love
A scene-stealing comedic actor whose deep voice and charismatic presence made him unforgettable in cult classics like 'Friday' and 'Elf.'
Born 1968 (age 58)·American actor and comedian·Birthday: June 14·Generation X
Biography
Faizon Love built a career on magnetic presence and perfect timing, often stealing scenes with just a few lines. Born in Cuba and raised in New Jersey, his path to comedy was shaped by a childhood love of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. His breakthrough came as the oversized, underemployed friend Big Worm in the stoner classic 'Friday,' a role that showcased his ability to blend menace with hilarity. That deep, resonant voice became his signature, leading to memorable parts in 'Don't Be a Menace...' and as the grumpy department store manager in 'Elf.' Love's versatility allowed him to navigate between live-action comedy and voice work, most notably bringing the character of Sweet to life in the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.' While often cast in supporting roles, his performances consistently left a major impression, cementing his status as a beloved figure in the landscape of 1990s and 2000s comedy.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Faizon was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Faizon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Faizon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the iconic drug dealer Big Worm in the cult film 'Friday.'
- Voiced the central character Sean 'Sweet' Johnson in the landmark video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.'
- Played a recurring role as Wendell on the WB sitcom 'The Parent 'Hood' for four seasons.
- Delivered a memorable comedic performance as the Mall Santa's manager in the holiday hit 'Elf.'
- Starred in the parody film 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.'
Did You Know?
His stage name 'Faizon Love' was inspired by the Spanish phrase 'Fe y son,' meaning 'faith and sound.'
He worked as a stand-up comedian before breaking into film and television.
Love was originally considered for the role of Red in the film 'Friday,' which later went to Bernie Mac.
He is an avid fan of professional wrestling and has made appearances in WWE storylines.
“Big Worm ain't got time for your quarter, man.”
