Akron Watson

Akron Watson established a significant presence in the entertainment industry after earning critical acclaim for his performance in the Off-Broadway world premiere of The Fortress of Solitude in 2014. He made his Broadway debut in 2015 as an ensemble member and Young Man in the acclaimed revival of The Color Purple. Watson further demonstrated his stage versatility in regional productions including Dreamgirls at North Shore Music Theater and The Royale at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Transitioning to television, he garnered guest appearances in NBC’s critically acclaimed series Friday Night Lights and Chase. In recent years, Watson has made notable contributions to film and television, including a recurring role as Eric Houston in Fox’s Empire, appearing in four episodes between 2019 and 2020. He also made a guest appearance in Chicago Med in 2019. On the big screen, he was seen as Bacon in the 2020 film Miss Juneteenth, a project that achieved a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

His vocal talents extended to anime, featuring in Satoshi-Toonami’s Michiko & Hatchin. Most recently, Akron Watson was a performer in the Off-Broadway world premiere of Black No More in 2022, continuing to exemplify his range and commitment to diverse theatrical forms. Throughout his career, Watson consistently showcases his dynamic performances across a wide array of platforms, proving his versatility as an actor, singer, and voice artist in major productions across Broadway, film, television, and video games.