Kendrick Sampson

Kendrick Sampson is an actor, storyteller, and producer who leverages his platform and storytelling to shift culture for good. Growing up in Houston and Missouri City, Texas, Kendrick was immersed in a unique and deeply rooted culture of music and art that continues to shape his work today. His most acclaimed and notable roles include Nathan on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy series "Insecure," Ethan in Prime Video's "Something from Tiffany's," and his personal favorite, the surrealist satire "I Am a Virgo" from Boots Riley. Kendrick takes on his most iconic role yet: Quincy Jones in the highly anticipated "Michael" biopic, releasing April 2026. It is the first portrayal of the legendary music producer since his passing, bringing to life Quincy's transformative partnership with Michael Jackson.

Beyond acting, Kendrick uses his platform to amplify transformational grassroots work in healing justice, including mental health, sexual health, liberation, and abolition. He co-founded BLD PWR, which encompasses a production company and a 501(c)(3) social impact arm dedicated to reimagining and realizing the liberated future we know our people deserve. Through BLD PWR, he works to organize Hollywood and shift culture, ensuring that nuanced Black, Indigenous, and marginalized voices, especially storytellers and their stories, are nourished, protected, and empowered.