Andre Holland

Andre Holland was born on December 28, 1979, in Bessemer, Alabama, and developed an early interest in acting after performing in a production of ‘Oliver!’ at age eleven. He continued to pursue his passion, graduating from John Carroll Catholic High School and later earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida State University. Furthering his education, Holland received a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University in 2006. His career began with early stage work, including a notable performance in ‘Blue Door’ in 2006, which garnered positive critical attention.

Holland’s on-screen career started with a television debut in ‘Law & Order’ in 2006, followed by roles in films such as ‘Sugar’ (2008) and ‘Miracle at St. Anna’ (2008). He gained significant recognition for his portrayals of historical figures, including sportswriter Wendell Smith in ’42’ (2013) and civil rights activist Andrew Young in Ava DuVernay’s ‘Selma’ (2014). From 2014 to 2015, he starred as Dr. Algernon Edwards in the Cinemax series ‘The Knick’ alongside Clive Owen, where his performance was critically acclaimed, earning him nominations such as the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

A pivotal moment in Andre Holland’s career came with his role as Kevin in Barry Jenkins’ Academy Award-winning film ‘Moonlight’ (2016). His performance received widespread critical acclaim, with publications like ‘Rolling Stone’ and ‘GQ’ singling him out as a standout. Following this success, Holland has continued to take on diverse projects, including the Broadway production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ (2017), the fantasy adventure film ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ (2018), and the lead role of Henry Matthew Deaver in the Hulu series ‘Castle Rock’ (2018). He expanded into production with ‘High Flying Bird’ (2019) and ‘Love, Brooklyn’ (2025), further establishing his versatile career.