Reggie Banks

Reggie Banks, Sr. was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Patriarch & Matriarch Willie and Callie Banks, May 15, 1951. Before he was a year old they left the segregationist confines of Arkansas for hopefully greener pastures and better jobs in Kansas City. The family grew to become a large loving Catholic family of eleven children, seven boys and four girls.Reggie went through the disciplined & orthodox upbringing as an altar boy at Blessed Sacrament elementary school, De La Salle Military Prep Catholic (all boy) high school. Where he first started acting, singing and playing instruments for the young men's glee club. He also lettered in varsity football, track and basketball. Reggie was nicknamed the "Sidney" Poitier of his generation, along with being nominated "Outstanding Teenager of America," Student Council President, and earning various college scholarships.During his junior and senior year he first became an usher for American Multi-Cinema theaters and his interest was piq... [Details Intro]