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Trevante RhodesAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 10.02.1990
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Trevante Rhodes: From Track Star to Award-Winning Actor
- - Received a track and field scholarship to the University of Texas
- Transition to Acting
- Breakthrough Performance in "Moonlight"
- - Received numerous award nominations, including an "Oscars" nod
- Personal Pursuits
- - Faced criticism from Tyson over the portrayal of his life story
Trevante Rhodes: From Track Star to Award-Winning Actor
Childhood and Early Life- Born on February 10, 1990, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
- Mother raised him and his brother Giovanni after parents' divorce
- Nicknamed "Tar Baby" due to skin color and lanky physique
- Found solace in sports, aspiring to become a world-class sprinter
Athletic Journey
- Excelled in football and track in high school, becoming a state champion
- Received a track and field scholarship to the University of Texas
- Won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 relay at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
Transition to Acting
- Discovered acting as a hobby while studying kinesiology- Debuted in the 2012 short film "I Came Home"
- Inspired by the screenplay for "Moonlight," auditioned for the role of Kevin
Breakthrough Performance in "Moonlight"
- Cast as the adult Chiron, a gay black man struggling with identity- Delivered an emotionally charged performance, earning widespread acclaim
- Received numerous award nominations, including an "Oscars" nod
Subsequent Film Roles- Appeared in "The Predator" and "Bird Box" in 2018
- Returned to the big screen in 2021 with "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"
Personal Pursuits
- Continued to develop as an actor, studying producing and directing- Adapted three books into screenplays
- Maintains his fitness regime with daily workouts and a strict diet
Marriage and Lifestyle
- Speculation about a secret engagement to model Mara Wright in 2019
- Enjoys cooking, with étouffée as his signature dish
- Stands at 5 feet 10 inches (179 cm) tall
Current Projects
- Stars in the Hulu miniseries "Mike" as heavyweight champion Mike Tyson
