Alex R. Hibbert (born July 4, 2004)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for playing "Little" in Moonlight (2016) and Kevin Williams on The Chi.

Alex R. Hibbert
Born (2004-07-04) July 4, 2004 (age 20)
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present

Early life

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Hibbert was born in New York City, and relocated with his mother to Miami, Florida, in 2011.[2] Hibbert attended Norland Middle School in Miami Gardens.[3]

Career

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In 2016, Hibbert's middle school drama teacher suggested that he audition for the film Moonlight which was filming in Miami. Hibbert was cast as "Little", the youngest iteration of the film's protagonist Chiron.[2]

In 2017, he was cast on the Showtime series The Chi as Kevin Williams.[4]

In 2023, he was cast as Ed2, the son of protagonist Ed, in Good Burger 2.[5]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
2018–2023 The Chi Kevin Williams Main role
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2023 Good Burger 2 Ed 2
2023 The Graduates Ben
2023 Story Ave Maurice Moe Hernandeez
2018 Black Panther Young Oakland Kid
2016 Moonlight Little

References

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  1. ^ Scott, Walter (2023-07-04). "16 Famous People & Celebrities Born on July 4th". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  2. ^ a b Nikas, Joanna (2017-02-11). "He's 'Little' in the Film 'Moonlight,' but Big on the Dodgeball Court". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  3. ^ "Local actor, 'Moonlight' star, Alex Hibbert tells young: 'Follow your dreams' - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (2017-02-09). "'The Chi': Tiffany Boone & Alex R. Hibbert Join Showtime Drama". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  5. ^ Murphy, J. Kim (2023-06-29). "'Good Burger 2' Adds Lil Rel Howery, Jillian Bell; Carmen Electra, Lori Beth Denberg and Josh Server Returning for Sequel". Variety. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
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