Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome (born October 9, 1997) is an American television and film actor. He has starred in various TV series such as Mr. Mercedes (2017–2019), When They See Us (2019), I'm a Virgo (2023) and Full Circle (2023). He has also starred in the films Moonlight (2016), First Match (2018), Selah and the Spades (2019) and Concrete Cowboy (2020).

 Biography 
Jerome was born and raised in The Bronx, New York City. His parents are Dominican. He attended and graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and commuted to Manhattan each day by train.

Shortly after Jerome enrolled as an undergraduate at Ithaca College, he was cast in his first professional acting role in the 2016 independent film Moonlight, as young Kevin.

 Filmography 
 Film 
 Year Title Role Notes 2016 Her Coloring Book ArtistShort film Wheels Narrator Moonlight Teen Kevin Austin Film Critics Association Special Honorary Award for Best EnsembleGotham Special Jury Award – Ensemble PerformanceIndependent Spirit Robert Altman AwardMTV Movie Award for Best KissNominated–Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture2018 Monster Osvaldo Cruz First Match Omari Credited as Jharrel A. Jerome2019 Selah and the Spades MaxxieRobu Rob Short film 2020 Concrete Cowboy Smush 2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Miles G. Morales / Prowler (Earth-42) Voice 2024 Unstoppable Anthony Robles Filming

 Television 
 Year Title Role Notes 2017 Tales Deacon Episode: "Children's Story" 2017–2019 Mr. Mercedes Jerome Robinson Main role 2019 When They See Us Korey Wise Lead roleBlack Reel Award for Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Limited SeriesCritics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/MiniseriesNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or MovieNominated—Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television FilmNominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie 2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience Jimmy Pearson Episode: "All in the Family and Good Times" 2023 I'm a Virgo Cootie Lead role; also executive producer 2023 Full Circle Aked Miniseries

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Category:1997 births
Category:Living people
Category:American television actors
Category:American movie actors
Category:American voice actors