About Me

I, Gwendolyn A. Grimstead, will be retiring as an AVP, Product Manager for U.S. Bank (5th Largest Bank in the U.S.) in less than 4 years; moreover, planning a resurgence of my theatrical talents. I have accumulated 16+ years of experience in mortgage origination and preparing for a (FTHBs) first-time home buyer with acquiring a home. My currently projects include Instructional Designer work, along with facilitating (LOS) Loan Operation. 

I began my theatrical career in my collegiate years (8/1978 – 5/1981) as a member of the Paul Robenson Players @ North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC. Although I was a Business Administration major, prior to graduating, I performed in two campus plays: Don't Forget 127th Street, Charles Strouse and For Colored Girls Who Have Consider Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf (Lady in Green), Ntozake Shange

Note: For Colored Girls... expanded to a professional troop in Greensboro, NC for compensation bookings.

Modeling Experience (3/1988 – 7/1990): Assigned to assist with the wardrobe development and video modeling for major designer Sandra Garrett (Multiples, Inc.) in 2 "Point-of-Sales fashion campaigns by Dayton Hudson Department Stores, Minneapolis, MN. The point-of-sale fashion videos setup in concept specialty shops within major department stores across the U.S. (Macy's, Dayton Hudson, Strawbridge & Clothier, Dillard’s and more). Also, promoted to a National Styling Director and booked for department store Special Events live modeling productions for Multiples, Inc. (Jerrell, Inc. TX)

• Sample

• *8/8/2025: Role, Patient | Commercial – Christan Broadcasting Network (CBN), Liquid Talent, Richmond, Virginia  

• *5/17/2025: Role, Grandma | Movie - “Broken”, VEH Productions, Chastity Thomas - Casting Director, Forestville, Maryland 

• 4/11/2025: Role, Self | “A Real One” (aka Pop the Balloon), John Pointer - Director (www.TheLastTalkShow.com), Richmond, Virginia

• 3/8/2025: Role, Customer | Movie - “Sevenfiveseven”; A DMS Studios, Carolyn Hill - Production Manager, Washington D.C. 

• 2/7/2025: Role, Grandma | Movie - “Remembrance”; Duncan Coppi - Director(coppide@vcu.edu), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA  

• 10/6/2024: Role, School Principal | Movie - “Mayson: Diary of the Indestructible Girl; Katlyn Kearney - Director, Spectacular Inc Comics LLC. (spectacularinkcomicsllc@gmail.com), Virginia Beach, VA 

• 10/5/2024: Role, Grandma | Movie - “Grandma”, Washington D.C.; Susie DeFord - Director, (718.415.7880), American University, Washington D.C. 

• 7/18/2024: Role, Mascot, “Kung Fu Panda” | Kids World 2024, Franklin Park, Washington, D.C., Courtney Aspinall - Account Manager, Eye5 LLC (516.462.0826), New York, NY 

• 7/22/2024: Role, “Muslim Woman” | Proof of Concept Movie - “Trading Stories”; Aaron Brokenbough, Jr. - Director; All Ages Production (215.617.4633), Philadelphia, PA 

• 7/3/2024:  Role, ”Funeral Attendee” | Music Video, “Take Off From Mercy”, Music Artist - Khari Lucas; Directors: Samiyah Wardlow & Vernon Jordan, III, Philadelphia, PA 

• 6/11/2024: Role, “Client” | Commercial, Saiontz & Kirk, P.A., Megan Kuhn, Producer, Hackstone.com (410.366.0967), Baltimore, MD 

• 5/29/2024: Role, “Female Prisoner” | Movie, “Tel VISA”; Producer: Richa Ghimire, Welldonecreations7@gmail.com, Perry Hall, MD.  

• 3/29/2024: Role, “Mother” | Movie, “Dine and Date”; Director: Grace Rolen (cell: 908.625-8320), American University, Washington, DC. 

• 3/2024 – Present: Virginia Arts Festival, Volunteer, Norfolk, VA  

• 2/2024 – Present: Entertainment Community Fund, Member, New York, NY 

• 6/1991 to 8/1992: Radio Experience (2 Years): Assisted with radio commercials production (voiceover), Marketing Sales for 103 Jamz/Landmark Communication, Inc., Norfolk, VA and Touch 96/Willis Broadcasting, Norfolk, VA. 

• Instructional Design Development/Voiceover work, CBB/ Home Mortgage Division (9 Years): 

• Most recent voiceover work for Instructional Design Training for U.S. Bank (Minneapolis, MN), (MP4 attached). 

• 10/6/2024: Character Actor | School Principal, Director: Katlyn Kearney, (spectacularinkcomicsllc@gmail.com), Spectacular Inc Comics, LLC, VB,VA

• 10/5/2024: Lead Actor | Movie, “Grandma”, Washington, D.C., Director: Susie DeFord, (718.415.7880), American University, Washington, DE

• 7/18/2024: Mascot Character | Kids World 2024, Franklin Park, Washington, D.C., Eye5, LLC, Account Mgr. Courtney Aspinall, (516.462.0826), New York, NY

• 722//2024: Proof of Concept | Movie, Trading Stories, Aaron Brokenbough, Jr, Director, (215.617.4633)( All Ages Production, Philadelphia, PA

• 7/3/2024: Character Actor | Music Video, Khari Lucas, Music Artist, Samiyah Wardlow, Director & Vernon Jordan, III, Director, Philadelphia, PA

• 6/11/2024: Character Actor | Commercial, Law Firm Supporter, Megan Kuhn, Casting Director,(410.366.0967) Baltimore, MD

• 5/29/2024: Character Actor | Movie, “Tel VISA”, Prison Lady, Producer: Richa Ghimire, Welldonecreations7@gmail.com, Perry Hall, MD. 

• 3/29/2024: Character Actor | Movie, “Dine and Date” – Mother for a Mama’s Boy, Director: Grace Rolen (cell: 908.625-8320), American University, Washington, DC.

• 3/2024 – Present: Virginia Arts Festival, Volunteer, Norfolk, VA 

• 2/2024 - Entertainment Community Fund, Member, New York, NY

• 6/1991 to 8/1992: Radio Experience (2 Years): Assisted with radio commercials production (voiceover), Marketing Sales for 103 Jamz/Landmark Communication, Inc., Norfolk, VA and Touch 96/Willis Broadcasting, Norfolk, VA.

• Instructional Design Development/Voiceover work, CBB/ Home Mortgage Division (9 Years): Most recent voiceover work for Instructional Design Training for U.S. Bank (Minneapolis, MN)