Biography

Lucky Mangione was born in Brooklyn, NY and split time between there and North Carolina. Growing up his family owned and operated several martial art studios. During his time as a martial arts competitor he won several National Championships and 2 World Sparring titles during his competition days. He holds a 4th degree Black Belt in the style of Isshin-Ryu Karate and has studied several other forms of martial arts.

Lucky appeared in the family film Goosebumps, where he played one of R.L. Steins' main monsters alongside Jack Black and Dylan Minette. He also appears in a leading role in the crime thriller, Stanley, where he played a deranged crime boss with multiple personalities.

Over the years he has danced for several of hip hop's biggest artists including Digital Underground, Flo-Ryda , Nappy Roots , and The Ying-Yang.