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His career started on Broadway, where he played Simba in The Lion King. Both on and off film, these gay Black male actors have redefined representation and broken stereotypes. Stephan James
Stephan James was born on December 16, 1993, in Ontario, Canada.
When you think of your favorite Black actors, it is easy to think of the ones who have been established and prominent for decades.
Gatwa only just recently openly described himself as queer, however mentioning that he was not closeted. He is known for his roles as Junior in Queen & Slim, Geronimo in The Dead Don’t Die, Anthony in The Upside, and Mouse in Charm City Kings. Check out this list of young Black actors who are making a mark on film and television.
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4. He is known for the role of Eric Effiong in Sex Education and Nick in The Last Letter from Your Lover.
Gatwa is also known for his robust theater career.
His candor about his sexuality and commitment to self-love makes him an empowering figure among gay Black male actors.
9. He has been nominated for four NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series.
Javy Hall in The Longshots, and Isaiah in Really Love. Daniels is the brains behind television shows like Empire and movies like Precious.
18. 19. His unapologetic approach to his sexuality has made him a beacon of representation for LGBTQ+ youth, proving that queerness can be celebrated in all creative forms.
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Some of his most known roles include Flint in Agents of Shield, Lorenzo in Mr. Iglesias, Kevin Kingston-Persons in Are We There Yet? He also had roles as Marcus in The Electric Company and Troy in Bella and the Bulldogs. Jharrel Jerome
Jharrel Jerome was born on October 9, 1997, in New York.
Recently, Gatwa became the first queer PoC to be cast as The Doctor in "Doctor Who"!
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Young Black men are doing everything from playing superheroes, to teachers, to historical figures.
Top Young Black Male Actors Under 30, Final Thoughts
These young black male actors under 30 may be young, but they have already accomplished a lot, and there are countless more things for them to accomplish.