Louie Rankin (born Leonard Forbes) is a Jamaican
dancehall reggae artist and actor.
Leonard Forbes was born in
St. Thomas, Jamaica and grew up in Rockfort, Warika Hill and
East Kingston.
[1] His most successful song was the single "Typewriter," released in 1992.
[2] In his lyrics, Rankin often refers to himself as the "Original Don Dada," a term used by many of his dancehall competitors, such as
Super Cat.
Rankin also performed in noticeable acting roles as a Jamaican "
gangsta", in the movies
Shottas and
Belly. Currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. Is still the real Jamaican Dun Dada. Rankin is a member of the
Screen Actors Guild.