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Xavier Smalls

Acting Born Nov 7, 1997 Los Angeles, California, U.S 3 credits
3
Total Credits
2025
2 Years Career Span
1
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Xavier Smalls is an American actor and performer born on November 7, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. He gained recognition for his role as Angel in the Netflix series Beauty in Black, which was produced by Tyler Perry and premiered in October 2024. Smalls studied musical theater and audition techniques at Sacramento State University and further honed his craft by studying scene study, acting technique, and on-camera work at the William Esper Studio in New York City. In 2025, he starred in Madea’s Destination Wedding, another Tyler Perry production released on Netflix. Additionally, Smalls has featured in the short film Shelf Life.

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Career

Career overview

Xavier Smalls is an American actor and performer born on November 7, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. He pursued his education at Sacramento State University, where he studied musical theater and audition techniques. He further honed his craft at the William Esper Studio in New York City, focusing on scene study, acting technique, and on-camera work.

Smalls gained recognition for his role as Angel in the Netflix series Beauty in Black, which was produced by Tyler Perry and premiered in October 2024. In 2025, Smalls starred in another Tyler Perry production titled Madea's Destination Wedding, which was also released on Netflix. Additionally, he featured in the short film Shelf Life.

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Known for

Beauty in Black

as Angel

Frequent co-stars

Taylor Polidore 1 shared title
Crystle Stewart 1 shared title
Amber Reign Smith 1 shared title
Julian Horton 1 shared title
Steven G. Norfleet 1 shared title
Richard Lawson 1 shared title
Terrell Carter 1 shared title
Shannon Wallace 1 shared title
Charles Malik Whitfield 1 shared title
Debbi Morgan 1 shared title

Career timeline

Madea's Destination Wedding
Beauty in Black

Full Filmography

3 titles
  • Madea's Destination Wedding (2025) as Zavier
  • Beauty in Black (2024) as Angel
  • Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Affair as Zavier

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Xavier Smalls best known for?

Xavier Smalls is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beauty in Black (2024).

When and where was Xavier Smalls born?

Xavier Smalls was born on November 7, 1997 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

How many credits does Xavier Smalls have?

Xavier Smalls has accumulated over 3 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2024 to 2025.

What is Xavier Smalls's background in cinema and television?

Xavier Smalls is an American actor and performer born on November 7, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. He gained recognition for his role as Angel in the Netflix series Beauty in Black, which was produced by Tyler Perry and premiered in October 2024. Smalls studied musical theater and audition techniques at Sacramento ...