Emmy Award-Winning Actor & Drama Performer; Known for "When They See Us," "Moonlight" & "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
Jharrel Jerome Biography
Jharrel Jerome is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his work in film and television, particularly in drama and coming-of-age genres. Jerome made his film debut in Barry Jenkins' drama "Moonlight," portraying the teenage version of Kevin, the best friend of the lead character Chiron. "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and Jerome was recognized as part of an ensemble that received multiple critics' awards.
Jerome's career reached a turning point with Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries "When They See Us," a four-part series based on the Central Park jogger case. He portrayed Korey Wise, earning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. This win marked him as the first Afro-Latino actor and the youngest recipient in the category. Jerome dedicated his award to the Exonerated Five, who were present at the ceremony.
Jerome has continued to take on diverse roles, including starring in Boots Riley's Amazon miniseries "I'm a Virgo," where he played Cootie, a 13-foot-tall man navigating the world. He also voiced Miles G. Morales in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," contributing to a prominent animated franchise. Additional credits include roles in "Monsters and Men" and the Netflix film "Concrete Cowboy."
Jerome played Anthony Robles in the sports biopic "Unstoppable," a film chronicling the story of the NCAA wrestling champion. The film features a supporting cast including Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, and Don Cheadle. "Unstoppable" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Jerome received the Performer Award from the TIFF Tribute Awards. Through a range of acclaimed performances, Jerome has established a reputation for anchoring narratives with emotional depth and versatility in the entertainment industry.
Jharrel Jerome Videos
Jharrel Jerome on new coming-of-age series ‘I’m a Virgo’
Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome talks about his new coming-of-age series “I’m a Virgo” and shares the story of how his manager discovered him...
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Jharrel Jerome is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jharrel Jerome for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Jharrel Jerome generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan Coogler, Da'Vinchi, Daveed Diggs, Todd Bridges and Dara Reneé. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jharrel Jerome for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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