Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes has transitioned from a decorated track and field athlete to an acclaimed actor, earning recognition for his impactful roles in cinema and television. After earning a gold medal in the 4×100 meters relay as part of the U.S. squad at the 2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Trevante Rhodes launched his acting career. His early work included a debut film appearance in I Came Back (2012), followed by roles in the 2014 film Open Windows opposite Elijah Wood, and the Fox series Gang Related.

He also secured a recurring role as Ramsey Walters in Tyler Perry’s television series If Loving You Is Wrong (2015-2016) and appeared in HBO’s Westworld. Rhodes’ career-defining moment arrived in 2016 with his acclaimed performance as the adult Chiron, also known as Black, in the critically praised film Moonlight. This pivotal role earned him widespread recognition, with the film itself winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture – Drama and Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Following his breakout success in Moonlight, Rhodes continued to expand his filmography across diverse genres, solidifying his presence in major motion pictures.

His production company, Toula67 Entertainment (also known as Toula Capital), notably aided in the miniseries’ production. Most recently, in 2024, Trevante Rhodes starred alongside Kelly Rowland in the Netflix film Mea Culpa, a captivating thriller written and directed by Tyler Perry. This latest collaboration further cemented his standing as a versatile and in-demand leading man, consistently delivering impactful performances across both film and television. Rhodes continues to seek dynamic roles that allow him to showcase his profound character interpretations and expanding range.