Jharrel Jerome
Biography
Jharrel Jerome is an American actor born on October 9, 1997, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He made his film debut in the 2016 drama film Moonlight. Jerome gained prominence for his portrayal of Korey Wise in the 2019 Netflix miniseries When They See Us. He has since appeared in the 2023 miniseries I'm a Virgo, where he played a 13-foot-tall boy, and the 2024 sports biopic film Unstoppable, in which he portrayed wrestler Anthony Robles. Jerome has 22 known credits in the acting profession, and his work has been recognized in various media platforms.
Career overview
Jharrel Jerome is an American actor. He made his film debut in the 2016 drama film Moonlight. Jerome gained prominence for his portrayal of Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries When They See Us. He has since appeared in various projects, including Boots Riley's miniseries I'm a Virgo and the sports biopic film Unstoppable, in which he played the role of wrestler Anthony Robles.
Jerome's acting credits include a range of film and television projects. He has worked with notable directors such as Barry Jenkins and Ava DuVernay. His performances have been recognized for their impact and nuance. Jerome's portrayal of Korey Wise in When They See Us earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
Jerome's career has spanned multiple formats, including film and television. He has appeared in a variety of roles, showcasing his range as an actor. His work has been recognized through awards and nominations, demonstrating his talent and dedication to his craft.
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- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027) as Miles G. Morales (voice)
- Unstoppable (2024) as Anthony Robles
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) as Miles G. Morales (voice)
- Full Circle (2023) as Aked
- I'm a Virgo (2023) as Kuti 'Cootie'
- I'm a Virgo (2023) Executive Producer
- Monster (2021) as Osvaldo Cruz
- Concrete Cowboy (2020) as Smush
- Between the World and Me (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- When They See Us (2019) as Korey Wise
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" (2019) as Jimmy Pierson
- Selah and the Spades (2019) as Maxxie Ayoade
- Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now (2019) as Self
- Robu (2019) as Rob/Robu
- First Match (2018) as Omari
- Mr. Mercedes (2017) as Jerome Robinson
- Tales (2017) as Deacon
- Moonlight (2016) as Kevin Age 16
- Wheels (2016) as Narrator (voice)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self