Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Rapper
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Ithaca College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 36,024 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Year context
Born in 1997 -- Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Hong Kong returned to China; Bill Clinton was US president
Year 1997 →
Career
Career spanning 8 years (2016-2024)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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5
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (5)
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Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries Actor
2020
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
2020
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
2019
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
2019
WON
Biography
Jharrel Jerome (born October 9, 1997) is an American actor. He made his film debut in Barry Jenkins's drama film Moonlight (2016) and gained prominence for his portrayal of Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries When They See Us (2019), which earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Jerome has since starred as a 13-foot-tall boy in Boots Riley's miniseries I'm a Virgo (2023) and as wrestler Anthony Robles in the sports biopic film Unstoppable (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jharrel Jerome?
Jharrel Jerome is 28 years old, born on .
Where was Jharrel Jerome born?
Jharrel Jerome was born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Jharrel Jerome been in?
Jharrel Jerome has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Unstoppable (2024), I'm a Virgo (2023), Full Circle (2023), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), When They See Us (2019).
What is Jharrel Jerome known for?
Jharrel Jerome is primarily known as an actor. Jharrel Jerome (born October 9, 1997) is an American actor. He made his film debut in Barry Jenkins's drama film Moonlight (2016) and gained prominence for his portrayal of Korey…
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You can find more about Jharrel Jerome on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
