Five years ago comedian Sinbad suffered a stroke and had to learn to walk and talk again [click here if you missed that].
Tonight Sinbad appears in his first acting role since the stroke in Tyler Perry's Straw on Netflix...
From The NY Post
Sinbad has returned to the spotlight, starring in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller, “Straw.” The role marks the first time the 68-year-old comedian has been back on the screen since suffering a stroke that left him hospitalized for months five years ago.
Sinbad — whose real name is David Adkins — plays Benny in the upcoming about a single mother willing to do anything to help her ill daughter.
The comedian stars alongside lead actress Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor.
In the first look of Sinbad’s character, the usually cheery comedian looks down on his luck, sporting pale skin, a white shirt with a checkered jacket and a black beanie.
Perry, 55, addressed Sinbad’s comeback during a screening of the film in New York on Tuesday, June 3.
“It’s so important to me, as a man, that men want to support and take care of their families,” the flick’s director told Entertainment Tonight.
“I know it’s been really difficult for him, so to give him this opportunity made me feel amazing,” Perry continued. “I’m really excited for him. And he delivered.”
“Straw” is available to stream on Netflix starting Friday, June 6.
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