Jharrel Jerome

About

American actor whose role as young Kevin in the award-winning 2016 drama Moonlight proved to be his big breakthrough. The film's success has led to him being cast in films like Monster and shows like Mr. Mercedes and Netflix's When They See Us.

Before Fame

He graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and Ithaca College in New York. He grew up in The Bronx.

Trivia

He is a rapper who began writing his own rhymes when he was 15.

Family Life

His mother's name is Radoyka. He's had a girlfriend named Shelly who's been pictured on his Instagram.

Associated With

He played the young version of Andre Holland's character in Moonlight.

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