Atif R. Lanier was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Growing up he aspired to be a veterinarian who eventually owned his own zoo. After two internships at the Philadelphia Zoo he realized that this was not the career path for him. Confused, he was not sure what he was going to do with his life. Around this same he attended church during the middle of the week where there was a posting for actors to be in the church's annual Christmas play. Atif auditioned, and thought nothing of it. Not only did he get a part, but he was cast as the lead. With the acting bug nipping all over his body Atif began not only to pursue acting, but began to write plays and screenplays based on his life. From this HarMageddo Entertainment was born.Since then Atif has gone on to pen plays such as "7 Days til Justice", "If it Ain't Got that Swing" and "Escape From Capture." He also co-wrote the award winning comedic short "The Negro Zone" and "He Got Billz." The sky is the limit!

Was a starting cornerback for a semi-pro football team, but left to pursue writing and acting.Favorite exercise is boxing and lifting weights.Avid reader of Pan African History.Has a degree in Human Biology/Biological Antropology from Temple UniversityCo-author of the Negro Zone and He Got Billz.Has production company entitle HarMageddo Entertainment, which means Armageddon in Hebrew.Everyone in his immediate family has a college degree.Aspired to be a hip hop dancer.Favorite music is Dancehall/Reggae and Old School R and B.Does not drink or smoke.Attended and graduated high school with Kellee Stewart.Briefly played college rugby.