For a rising star whose entertainment career is just taking off, Avery Mason’s credits are already impressive, having appeared in major television shows including The Punisher and Gotham.

Avery ultimately received his major break after landing the role of “Black Grimace” on the Starz hit television show Power, which became the second most watched television series on premium cable after Game of Thrones* He is also a stand up comic, podcaster, and well rounded family man. It was a great conversation with an even greater individual.