Samuel Osei "Sam" Sarpong, Jr. was an English-American actor, super-model, and musician. He performed in over sixty feature films, and fifty-five television shows, including such films as Carmen The Hip Hopera, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Keeping Up with the Steins, Anchor Baby and No Weapons, for which he won best lead actor at the San Diego Film Festival. He was also the host on MTV's Yo Momma for three seasons. He was one of the first black male models for designer Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the brand for over six years.
Sarpong died on 26 October 2015 at the age of 40 after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena, California.[1] His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, pending an autopsy.
