# Al Shearer

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American actor

Not to be confused with footballer [Alan Shearer](/source/Alan_Shearer).

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Al Shearer Born (1977-08-14) August 14, 1977 (age 48) Columbus, Ohio, United States Other name Hits Spouse Niresha Kalaichelvam

**Al Shearer** (born August 14, 1977) is an American actor. He portrayed [Nevil Shed](/source/Nevil_Shed) in the 2006 [Disney](/source/Disney) blockbuster *[Glory Road](/source/Glory_Road_(film))*, produced by [Jerry Bruckheimer](/source/Jerry_Bruckheimer). Shearer might be best known for his role on the [MTV](/source/MTV) series *[Punk'd](/source/Punk'd)*, or as "Hits" - host of the once-popular [BET](/source/Black_Entertainment_Television) series *Hits from the Street*.

Shearer was born in [Columbus, Ohio](/source/Columbus%2C_Ohio). Hits began his humble career at BET as the host of a show titled, "Game Room." Later, he honed his skills in front of the camera as the DC correspondent for the award-winning teen show, [Teen Summit](/source/Teen_Summit). He would then go on to host a morning hip-hop show at [WPGC-FM/AM](/source/WPGC-FM) (*[CBS Radio](/source/CBS_Radio)*) in [Washington, D.C.](/source/Washington%2C_D.C.) However, it is his 'you so crazy' personality that draws attention to his very candid, yet comedic, persona which he portrays easily on as well as off camera. Hits has also been featured in a [Reebok](/source/Reebok) commercial with [2000 NBA rookie of the year](/source/NBA_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award), [Steve Francis](/source/Steve_Francis).

Hits earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from [Howard University](/source/Howard_University) and presently resides in the [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California) area. He was the host of the BET prank show, *Played by Fame.*

He is also married to Model and Actress Niresha Kalaichelvam.

## Filmography

Year Title Role 2019 How High 2 I Need Money 2019 Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History Robert Smalls 2018 A Stone Cold Christmas Al The Security Guard 2017 Face Value Team Captain 2015 Black Jesus Mike 2014 Family Time Himself 2014 According to Him + Her Reenactment 2012 Al Shearer: The Other Black Guy Running for President in 2012 himself 2012 Belizean James: No Gold Anything Himself 2012 GGN: Snoop Dogg's Double G Network Hits From the Street 2008 The Hustle Freddy 2008 Black Poker Stars Invitational Himself 2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dale D 2006 Glory Road Nevil Shed 2005 Who's Your Daddy? (TV) Ray/Fake Dad 2003 Honey Bar Customer 2003 Total Request Live Himself 2003 Punk'd Undercover Agent/Under Cover Agent/UnderCover Agent/Ashton's 'assistant' 2003 Urban Killas: Blood Billz D 2001 How High I Need Money 2000 Hits from the Street Hits

## External links

- [Al Shearer](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0790412/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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