Titus Makin Jr.
Biography
Titus Odell Makin Jr., born June 10, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American male actor. He is also credited as T.J. Makin, Titus Makin T, and uses the musical stage name Butterfly Ali. Makin first gained public attention as a cast member of the Fox teen series Glee, which aired from 2009 to 2015. He later appeared in recurring and guest roles on the ABC Family/Freeform drama Pretty Little Liars, which ran from 2010 to 2017. In addition to his work in American television, he is listed among the cast of the Czech series Zelenáč. Besides acting, he is described as a singer, dancer, and songwriter.
Career overview
Titus Odell Makin Jr., born on June 10 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American actor who has also worked as a singer, dancer and songwriter. According to the Motion Picture Database, he is credited with twenty‑four acting roles and is listed under several variations of his name, including T.J. Makin, Titus Makin T and his musical stage name Butterfly Ali. His career in television began with a prominent role on the teen musical series Glee, which aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, where he rose to public recognition.
Following his work on Glee, Makin secured recurring and guest appearances on more mature series, most notably the mystery‑drama Pretty Little Liars, which ran on ABC Family/Freeform between 2010 and 2017. He is also credited as part of the ensemble cast of the Czech television series Zelenáč, appearing alongside actors such as Nathan Fillion and Richard T. Jones. Across his varied television work, Makin has demonstrated a range that spans musical comedy to suspenseful drama, establishing him as a versatile performer within the American and international television landscape.
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24 titles- Sins of the Bride (2024) as Jack Benson
- On the Come Up (2022) as Trey
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Lt. Adam Barlow
- Aliens on Halloween (2021) as Jerry Butterfly
- The Rookie (2018) as Jackson West
- FBI (2018) as Art Perkins
- Once Upon a Date (2017) as Charlie Harmon
- Millennials: The Musical (2016) as Elise / DJ Downward Dog
- Star-Crossed (2014) as Lukas Parnell
- So This Is Christmas (2013) as Jason
- Key & Peele (2012) as Young Man at Bar
- Perception (2012) as Charlie Clark
- Grimm (2011) as Brandon Kingston
- A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011) as Mickey O'Malley
- Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) as Warbler David
- Game of Your Life (2011) as Zach Taylor
- Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Clark Wilkins
- Victorious (2010) as Dancer
- Castle (2009) as Tim Cabot
- Glee (2009) as David
- Tran·si·tions (2009) as Subway boyfriend
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Rick Schultz
- The Closer (2005) as Lewis Rivers
- NCIS (2003) as Thomas Burke
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Titus Makin Jr. best known for?
Titus Makin Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021), The Rookie (2018), FBI (2018), Star-Crossed (2014).
When and where was Titus Makin Jr. born?
Titus Makin Jr. was born on June 10, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
How many credits does Titus Makin Jr. have?
Titus Makin Jr. has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2024.
What is Titus Makin Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Titus Odell Makin Jr., born June 10, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American male actor. He is also credited as T.J. Makin, Titus Makin T, and uses the musical stage name Butterfly Ali. Makin first gained public attention as a cast member of the Fox teen series Glee, which aired from 2009 to 2015. He later appeared i...