Home • News Flashback Fridays: Taimak Flashback Fridays: Taimak By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 01 The Fighter Taimak stars as Bruce Leroy Green in 1985 cult classic film “The Last Dragon.” Read More About Taimak » 02 The Lesson Bruce Leroy listens intently to his martial arts instructor. Read More About Taimak » 03 Face Off Bruce Leroy stands up to his nemesis Sho’nuff (Julius Carry). Read More About Taimak » 04 The Chosen One Bruce Leroy finally achieves the glow and defeats Sho’nuff. Read More About Taimak » 05 Family Portrait Tamaik (far bottom right) with his siblings and parents. Read More About Taimak » 06 Manchild of Style A pubescent Taimak shows off his threads. Read More About Taimak » 07 Chemistry Taimak and Janet Jackson get cozy on the set of her 1987 video “Let’s Wait Awhile.” Read More About Taimak » 08 Kick Off Taimak straddles the heavens. Read More About Taimak » 09 Eyes on the Prize A pensive Taimak looks forward to a career in Hollywood. Read More About Taimak » Article continues after video. 10 Good Posture Taimak’s karate stance intimidates most. Read More About Taimak » 11 Big Fun Taimak shows his silly side. Read More About Taimak » WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Subscribe Now By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter. You'll receive a welcome email shortly. Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week. Please select at least one option. ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you! Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin. Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life. Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career. All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners. ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news. Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Confirm email is required. Email did not match. Update Subscription By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 12 Hollywood Hunk “For the longest, I asked myself why I wasn’t getting callbacks after auditions,” Taimak told ESSENCE.com. “I realize Hollywood is a club and if you don’t know how to play their game they won’t let you in.” Read More About Taimak » Crate & Barrel Crate & Kids Yellow Quilted Baby Easter Basket Bundle SHOP NOW Top Product. Nike Nike NWSL Away Kits SHOP NOW Brooklinen Brooklinen Plush Turkish Cotton Towel Bundle SHOP NOW 101 101 Premium Performance Supplements by Floyd Mayweather SHOP NOW adidas adidas HBE x Gee’s Bend Black History Month NCAA Jersey Collection SHOP NOW Coway Coway Airmega 350 and 450 SHOP NOW Happy Socks Crocs x Happy Socks SHOP NOW Pottery Barn Kids Pottery Barn Kids Moon LED Mirror SHOP NOW 13 Close Encounter Taimak says his new dream program will help youth reclaim their power. 14 Health Conscious Taimak believes you are what you eat and enjoys a healthy snack 15 258111 Picture 302sm Read More Fashion Essence Fashion Digest: Doechii Stuns At Dsquared2, Louis Vu... Beauty Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Bl... Lifestyle A Taste Of The Past: Chefs Fariyal Abdullahi And Kristi Brow... Entertainment What’s New And Black On Netflix In March Shop 9 Lifestyle Items You Need From Amazon’s Presidents’ Day...