Myles Truitt (born February 1, 2002) is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Eli Solinski in Kin. He also plays Ant in Queen Sugar and Issa Williams on Black Lightning.
Myles Truitt | |
|---|---|
 Truitt in 2018 | |
| Born | February 1, 2002 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017-present |
Biography
editMyles Truitt became interested in acting at the age of 11. He made his debut as young Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story. He continued acting in minor roles on television until he made his big screen debut in Kin. Truitt felt the role was personal to him stating, "Before I saw the script, I saw the short film...and knowing the story behind it, and how Eli created himself, I knew I wanted the role because I connected with Eli." He appeared on Atlanta as Devin, a boy who experiences bullying. He won the role of Ant on Queen Sugar and appeared in Black Lightning as Issa Williams. Truitt was unfamiliar with the comic book character, but became interested upon appearing in the series.[1][2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Young Ronnie DeVoe | Miniseries |
| 2017 | Superstition | Arlo Hastings | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Jay | Malik | Short film |
| 2018 | Atlanta | Devin | Episode: "FUBU" |
| 2018 | Kin | Eli Solinski | |
| 2018 | Dragged Across Concrete | Ethan Johns | |
| 2018-2019 | Queen Sugar | Ant | Recurring (Season 3) Guest (Season 4) |
| 2018-2019 | Black Lightning | Issa Williams | Recurring (Season 2) Guest (Season 3) |
| 2021-2023 | Black Mafia Family | B-Mickie | Main role |
| 2022 | Stranger Things | Patrick McKinney | Recurring (Season 4) |
References
edit- ^ Morales, Wilson (August 29, 2018). "Exclusive: Rising Star Myles Truitt Talks New Film 'Kin,' 'Atlanta' and 'Queen Sugar'". Blackfilm. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Callahan, Yesha (August 23, 2018). "From the New Edition Story to KIN: How Myles Truitt Is Leaving His Mark in Hollywood". The Root. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
External links
edit- Myles Truitt at IMDb