Jharrel Jerome Age, Birthday & Biography

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📋 Jharrel Jerome — Personal Information

Date of Birth	October 9, 1997
Birth Year	1997
Day Born	Thursday
Birth City	New York City
Birth Country	United States
Place of Birth	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Gender	Male
Zodiac Sign	♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Generation Z
Height	175 cm (5'9")
Profession	Actor, Rapper

📖 Jharrel Jerome Biography

Jharrel Jerome is an American actor and rapper born in the Bronx, New York City. He gained widespread critical acclaim for his breakout role as Kevin in the 2016 film Moonlight. He further solidified his reputation by portraying Korey Wise in the 2019 Netflix miniseries When They See Us. For his powerful performance in When They See Us, Jerome won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Jerome later studied at Ithaca College before pursuing his acting career full-time. In addition to his acting work, he is a talented musician who has released several rap tracks and projects. He starred in the 2023 science fiction series I'm a Virgo, created by Boots Riley. Jerome is known for his dedication to portraying complex, socially conscious characters. He continues to be a prominent voice in contemporary American cinema and television. His work often highlights the experiences of marginalized communities in the United States.