Kendrick Sampson American actor Date of Birth: 08.03.1988 Country: USA

1. Birth and Upbringing
2. Early Acting Career
3. Breakthrough Role in "How to Get Away with Murder"
4. Continued Success on Television
5. Activism and Social Justice Advocacy

Birth and Upbringing

Hoon Lee was born and raised in Houston, Texas, to Daphne Smith-Sampson and Hoyt Sampson Sr. As a biracial individual, Sampson's childhood was marked by an interest in music and a passion for acting, which he discovered at the age of 10.

Early Acting Career

After joining an acting studio, Sampson began performing in theater productions during his high school years at Elkins High School. His early television appearances included roles in Greek and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Breakthrough Role in "How to Get Away with Murder"

In 2015, Sampson landed a recurring role as Caleb Hapstall in the second season of Shonda Rhimes' legal drama How to Get Away with Murder. This breakout role brought him significant recognition and acclaim.

Continued Success on Television

Following his success in How to Get Away with Murder, Sampson continued to appear in prominent television series, including The Vampire Diaries, Gracepoint, and Issa Rae's Insecure.

Activism and Social Justice Advocacy

Beyond his acting career, Sampson is known for his activism and social justice advocacy. He is the founder of BLD PWR, an organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. During the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, Sampson played an active role in organizing and participating in demonstrations in Los Angeles. He also collaborated with JusticeLA to create a public announcement highlighting the plight of incarcerated individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.