Syr Law
Biography
Syr Law (born Crystal Dionne Porter) is an American actress; she has also been credited under Crystal Porter. She married in 2016 and her legal name is Crystal Porter-Bazemore. Law made her film debut, credited under her birth name Crystal Porter, as a freshman in Pay The Price (2000). She followed playing the role of a good-hearted masseur opposite Billy Dee Williams in Good Neighbor (2001), a sassy check-out girl in Big Ain't Bad (2002) and a politically roused intern in Bottom (2004). She appeared in four films in 2005, and in her first studio film for Lionsgate Films, Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman. That year, Law starred in Camp DOA as college student on a road trip gone wrong; the critically acclaimed sci-fi indie, Dark Remains; and Somebodies was recognized at Sundance Film Festival and developed into a spin-off for BET as the network's first scripted series. Joining the Screen Actors Guild in 2007, Law found her birth name was in use. She used the first four letters of her first name, reversed their order, dropping the later letter. Hence, Syr found her own Law. The film Touching (2007) is Law's first credit under her current professional name. Election (2008) saw Law playing an ambitious college student. The critically acclaimed film What To Bring To America (2010) introduced Law as an international powerhouse. Law worked with Allen Wolf on the sleeper, In My Sleep (2010) and the international market opened for Law in 2011 in her celebrated performance as Pearl Wisdoms in Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark. She received a WMIFF nomination and a win at the Nollywood Film Critics Award (NAFCA) for her performance in "Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark". This same film opened the door to other American actors, as she was the first African-American Actress to successfully cross over into all African genres and win several awards and nominations worldwide. In 2012, Law made her television debut as Becky on NBC's Days of Our Lives.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as News Reporter
Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Woman
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Babysitter
A sleepwalking, sexaholic masseur wakes up, covered in blood next to a bloody knife, when cops ring the doorbell.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Bobbi
In the hilarious first series produced by Grindr, Jimmy Fowlie stars as Terry, the man-of-honor intent on stealing away his best friend Judith’s husband-to-be before the couple can make their vows.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Marcie
Though Ric and Natalie are well matched and seemingly happy, the soon-to-be groom finds himself too weak to resist engaging in a one-night stand, which, understandably, sends the would-be bride running in the opposite direction. Luckily, or so it would seem, she finds a wealthy suitor perfectly willing to include her among his accolades. Ric, now thoroughly lovelorn, sets off in hopes of proving that status and expensive gifts aren't valuable if there's no love involved.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Gail
After their daughter is brutally murdered in their home, a grieving young couple, Allena and Julie Pkye; escape the city to find solace in the mountains. Julie photographs an abandoned prison she finds in the woods. Upon developing the prints, she becomes convinced her dead daughter is contacting her through the photographs.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Officer Song
After a near death experience, a man becomes a born again Christian; when he wants to sell a memoir based on his rebirth, an ex girlfriend threatens to expose a damning secret; he must decide to take action, or just pray she doesn't tell.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Murielle Hill
In a world where each dying human must sit on a trial to determine which digital afterlife they will reside in, aging politician Simon Peterson must make a case for his consciousness to be uploaded to the artificial heaven instead of hell.