About
Jharrel Jerome 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).
Personal details
- Born
- October 9, 1997
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Nationality
- American
- Education
- Ithaca College, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- Years active
- 2016–present
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries Actor
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
