Rodney Burford
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Rodney Burford | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rodney Burford Jr. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Rodney Burford is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Tony Hughes in the Netflix drama Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which premiered in September 2022.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Rodney Burford Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Maryland School for the Deaf, before studying at Gallaudet University,[4] a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing.[5]
Career
In 2020, Burford made his screen debut in the reality television show Deaf U.[6]
In 2022, Burford guest starred as Tony Hughes,[7] one of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's victims,[8] in the 10-part Netflix crime drama series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.[9][10] Amanda Whiting, writing for The Independent, described Burford's portrayal as "played with heartbreaking warmth" and praised the episode ("Silenced") in which he features predominantly.[11]
Personal life
Burford is partially deaf, and has cochlear implants which help him to understand spoken language.[12][13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Deaf U | Himself | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Tony Hughes | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ Adewole, Oluwatayo (29 September 2022). "Is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story based on a true story?". Radio Times. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Chaney, Jen (23 September 2022). "The Problem With Dahmer - Monster". Vulture. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Framke, Caroline (21 September 2022). "Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer Series 'Monster' Marks a Grim, All Too Predictable Addition to Ryan Murphy's Oeuvre: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Palmer, Joseph (21 September 2022). "Deaf America's Team: the rise of the Gallaudet University Bison". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "All about Rodney Burford - Tony Hughes' actor in Netflix's 'Dahmer' story". DNB Stories Africa. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Baty, Emma (2 October 2020). "Here's What the Cast of Netflix's 'Deaf U' Is Up to Now". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Collins, Sean T. (6 September 2022). "'Dahmer' Episode 6 Recap: A Life Well Lived". Decider. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Bhadu, Pallavi (30 September 2022). "Who Was Tony Hughes, Jeffrey Dahmer's 12th Victim, and Where Are His Family Today?". PopSugar. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Paul, Molly (3 October 2022). "Jeffrey Dahmer: Anthony 'Tony' Hughes death explained, did deaf victim know serial killer before his death?". National World. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Mercado, Andrew (30 September 2022). "Mercado on TV: Celebrating Heartbreak High, Sam Reid as vampire Lestat". Media Week. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Whiting, Amanda (3 October 2022). "Why only one episode of Ryan Murphy's 'Dahmer' comes close to 'responsible' art". The Independent. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Parogni, Ilaria (27 January 2021). "As More Deaf People Are Seen on TV, Others Want to Be Heard". New York Times. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Deggans, Eric (12 October 2020). "Netflix's 'Deaf U' Shows The Deaf Experience Through The Eyes Of Students". NPR. Retrieved 4 October 2022.