Jamaal Wilkes was born on May 2, 1953 in Berkeley, California, USA as Jackson Keith Wilkes. He is an actor, known for The UCLA Dynasty (2007), Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975) and 1981 NBA All-Star Game (1981). He has been married to Valerie Topping since 1980. They have three children. He was previously married to Joycelyn Bramlette.