As per our current Database, Karon Riley is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Karon Riley is 46 years, 2 months and 29 days old. Karon Riley will celebrate 47rd birthday on a Saturday 23rd of August 2025. Below we countdown to Karon Riley upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Karon Riley |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | August 23, 1978 () |
| Birthday | August 23 |
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Karon Riley’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Karon Riley was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Karon Joseph Riley is a passionate and determined being at heart. Originally a fourth round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Karon spent 5 seasons on an N.F.L. roster with the Bears and Atlanta Falcons, as Defensive End and Linebacker.
He is the all time sack leader in the University of Minnesota history and left the University an All American and the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Karon's background and knowledge in sports is a given, but his talent doesn't stop on the field.
Karon honed his skills in front of the camera by co-hosting a hand full of local sports shows. Upon retiring from the NFL, Karon followed his true passion to act and started training in the craft. Soon after he nabbed his first role in Russ Parr's Romantic comedy, "35 and Ticking," where he shared the screen with heavy weights Nicole Ari Parker, Kevin Hart, and Meagan Good.
As a testament to his talent and tenacity, Karon went on to co-star in GMC Network's movie, "A Cross To Bear," where he shows his acting chops alongside the amazing talents of Kim Fields and Malinda Williams.
In just a short period of time Karon has done a string of independent films, theater and television projects, which include "Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns," "Single Ladies," "For Better or Worse" and "Necessary Roughness.
" He then garnered a recurring role on "Tyler Perry's Love Thy Neighbor." In 2015 Karon won a dream role, portraying his childhood hero, Muhammad Ali in the incredible independent feature, "The Last Punch," alongside Keith David and RonReaco Lee, which is now making its rounds in several independent film festivals.
Continuing on to build his resume Karon starred in "A Christmas Blessing," for TVOne and plays the romantic lead in "Marry Me for Christmas franchise in all four, soon to be five installments for UpTV.
And continuing his success he guest starred in new show Love is, which will be airing on OWN, from show creator Mara Broc Akil. Armed with talent, charisma and an unwavering determination, the Will Smiths and Denzel Washingtons of the world should expect company.
..soon.When Karon is not working on becoming one of the acting world's elite, the avid cyclist spends his time with his beautiful wife, accomplished actress Terri J. Vaughn, raising their two sons and baby daughter.
He's an all around charming, fun and dedicated guy!
