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Algee Smith
Smith in 2016
Born (1994-11-07) November 7, 1994 (age 29)
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer, Musician
Years active2012–present
Websitewww.algeesmith.com

Algee Smith (born November 7, 1994)[1] is an American actor and singer. After appearing in several small television roles in 2017, Smith first rose to fame portraying Ralph Tresvant in BET's The New Edition Story miniseries. The same year, he garnered critical acclaim as Larry Reed in Kathryn Bigelow's film Detroit.[2][3] He currently stars in the HBO drama series, Euphoria.

Early life

Smith was born in Saginaw, Michigan.[1] At the age of eight, he and his family moved from Michigan to Atlanta where he started his acting career.[2] Having a musician for a father and a fashion designer for a mother, Smith was well immersed in the arts and also completed his first rap recording at the age of 9. During this time, he attained several minor television roles; those of which he credits for "perfecting his craft."[2] Smith moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20.[2]

Career

After appearances in projects such as Disney Channel's Let It Shine and Earth to Echo, Smith landed his first major acting role playing real-life singer Ralph Tresvant in The New Edition Story. Smith also starred in Kathryn Bigelow's film Detroit, about the Algiers Motel incident. His performance was praised by critics. In 2018, he co-starred with Amandla Stenberg in The Hate U Give, a film adaptation of the young adult novel of the same name.[4] On June 22, 2017, Smith released his first EP entitled Listen, featuring a blend of R&B and Hip hop tracks. He also performed a song for the Detroit film soundtrack, called "Grow."[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012 How to Rock Spencer television series
2012 Army Wives Sam television series
2012 Let it Shine Da Boss Television film
2014 Earth to Echo Marcus Simms
2015 Complications Theo television series
2016 The Infamous Dante Television film
2016 Here We Go Again Warren television series
2016 Saints & Sinners E.J.
2017 The New Edition Story Ralph Tresvant television miniseries
2017 Detroit Larry Reed
2018 The Hate U Give Khalil
2018 The Bobby Brown Story Ralph Tresvant television miniseries
2019 Euphoria Chris McKay Main role
2020 Judas and the Black Messiah Jake Winters Post-production

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Listen[5]
24[6]
  • Released: November 8, 2018
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Flight Delayed[7]
  • Released: July 19, 2018
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. ^ a b "Saginaw native Algee Smith brings New Edition role to lif e". MLive.com. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  2. ^ a b c d e Lindsay, Benjamin. "Algee Smith, Detroit's Magnetic Breakout, Has Swag to Spare". HWD. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  3. ^ Gleiberman, Owen (23 July 2017). "Film Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit". Variety.
  4. ^ "YA Adaptation 'The Hate U Give' Adds 'Detroit' Star Algee Smith (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  5. ^ "Listen - EP by Algee Smith". iTunes. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  6. ^ "24 by ALGEE SMITH". SoundCloud. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  7. ^ "Flight Delayed by ALGEE SMITH". SoundCloud. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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