Myles Grier is a Nigerian American film, television, and stage actor.[1][2][3] He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[4]

Myles Grier
Alma materValdosta State University
Occupation(s)Actor, producer
Years active2003-present

Career

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Grier has acted in FOX's Lethal Weapon,[5] NBC's Game of Silence,[6] Freeform's The Fosters,[7] NBC's Aquarius,[7] ABC's Agent Carter ("Monsters")[8] and Beerfest: Thirst For Victory, CW Seed's first original film. He was part of the creative team who went viral for their innovative theatrical experience of The Lion King the musical,[9][10][11] in which he produced and voiced young and adult Simba on the social audio app Clubhouse.[12]

Awards

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Grier received a Best Male Performance award from England's Studio 7 International Film Festival[13] and the Denzel Washington Award from HYP Film Festival in 2021 for his performance in the short film Remember to Breathe in the Dark.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Michael (2021-09-03). "Actor Myles Grier Opens Up On His Life, Career, Performance, and Future as an Artist". indieactivity. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  2. ^ NaludaMagazine (2022-06-13). "Interview with award-winning actor & producer Myles Grier". naludamagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  3. ^ "Watch: Ghetto Film School Short Film 'Divinity Streak' by Jess Waters | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  4. ^ Shepherd, Wendy (2020-05-03). "10 Things You Didn't Know About Myles Grier". TVovermind. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  5. ^ Noakes, Keith (2017-02-23). "Lethal Weapon Season 1 Episode 16: Unnecessary Roughness Review". keithlovesmovies.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  6. ^ "Myles Grier on Developing a Dangerous Mind for 'Game of Silence' [Exclusive Interview]". Tell-Tale TV. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  7. ^ a b "Cali Dreams: Actor Myles Grier Shares His "Globetrotter" Experience Of Making It In Hollywood (DETAILS)". Global Grind. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  8. ^ KingPatel (2016-02-08) [Filed Under: "Agent Carter" Source: Marvel]. "Whitney Gets Stronger, Angie Returns, & Peggy Is Betrayed In Plot Synopses For AGENT CARTER Season 2 Episodes 7-9". Comic Book Movie. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  9. ^ ""The Lion King" musical goes live on Clubhouse and dominates the Internet". REVOLT. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  10. ^ "Myles Grier". THE GREY DISTRICT. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  11. ^ G, Renee (2020-12-27). "Black creatives bring 'The Lion King' musical to Clubhouse, thousands tune in". TheGrio. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  12. ^ Yates, Shanique (2021-01-27). "Meet The Dream Team Who Pulled Off A Live Production Of 'The Lion King' On Clubhouse". AfroTech. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  13. ^ "Studio 7 Independent Film Festival". Boy in the Corner. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  14. ^ Cristi, A. A. "Myles Grier Tackles Stuttering In New Short Film". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  15. ^ Media, Adelante (2021-12-28). "HYPHENOVA Announces Official Selection and Events for 2021 HYP Metaverse Film Fest". Accesswire. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
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