Alano Herberto Miller (born 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Cato on the short-lived WGN America drama series Underground.
Alano Miller | |
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 Miller in 2020 | |
| Born | 1980 (age 43–44) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life and education
editMiller was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, U.S. He is of Cuban, Bahamian, and Jamaican descent.[1] Miller attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, where he worked as a lifeguard and played basketball and football. In his adolescent years, he struggled with weight and body image.[2]
Miller earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Theater Arts and Film. In 2008, Miller earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Penn State University.[3][4][5]
Career
editIn 2012, Miller's film career began in All Wifed Out. Miller is known for his role in the 2016 film Loving. In December 2016, Miller was nominated for the 48th NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.[6]
Personal life
editMiller currently resides in Pasadena, California.[1] On June 26, 2009, he married fellow actor DeWanda Wise after three months of dating.[7][8] Both Miller and Wise are vegan.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Champagne | Chris | Short film |
| 2010 | Loop Planes | Junior | Short film |
| 2010 | Pour aimer, encore | Vaughn | Short film |
| 2010 | Hector is Gonna Kill Nate | Nate | Short film |
| 2012 | All Wifed Out | Kevin | Feature film debut |
| 2013 | Wish You Well | Eugene Randal | |
| 2016 | Loving | Raymond Green | [10][11] |
| 2017 | White Face | — | Short film; Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Sylvie's Love | Lacy |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Jeff | Television debut Episode: "A Man Called Grandpa" |
| 2011 | How to Make It in America | Malik | Episode: "What's in a Name?" |
| 2012 | Damages | Video Chat Informant | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Vegas | Ray Humphries | Episode: "All That Glitter" |
| 2013 | Golden Boy | Deaundre | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Robert Johnson/R.J. Phillips | Episode: "Liberty" |
| 2013 | Ironside | Sergeant Seth Courier | Episode: "Brothers in Arms" |
| 2014 | Stalker | Troy Gunn | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Wild Blue | Joaquin Tate | Television Movie |
| 2014–2018 | Jane the Virgin | Aaron Zazo/Roman Zazo | Recurring role, 10 episodes |
| 2015 | NCIS | Vince Armstrong | Episode: "We Build, We Fight" |
| 2015 | Battle Creek | Joey | Episode: "Man's Best Friend" |
| 2016 | Atlanta | Franklin Montague | Episode: "B.A.N." |
| 2016–2017 | Underground | Cato | Main cast, 20 episodes |
| 2017 | Shots Fired | Dom | Episode: "Hour Seven: Content of Their Character" |
| 2017 | Halt and Catch Fire | Gavin Green | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Cherish the Day | Evan Fisher | Main cast |
| 2021–2022 | Dexter: New Blood | Logan | Main cast |
| 2019-present | The Morning Show | Marcus Hunter | Episode: "White Noise" |
Awards and recognitions
edit- 1997 Presidential Scholar Award[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Schreffler, Laura (November 23, 2016). "Loving Star Alano Miller Shares His Haute Secrets to LA". Haute Living. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "How Alano Miller Lost 60 Pounds While on His Road to Becoming a Hollywood Heavyweight". Men's Fitness. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ "Alano Miller". cineplex.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ Hay, Tina (2010). "Bob Clendenin in Wait Until Dark". pennstatermag.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.('08g)
- ^ "Penn State Cillege of Arts and Architecture - Alumni of MFA Acting Program". psu.edu. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards Announced". NAACP.org. December 13, 2016. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ Porter, Lauren. "Married 'Underground' Stars Alano Miller and DeWanda Wise Photo". Essence.com. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ Oliver, Brittney (April 11, 2017). "Alano Miller Can't Believe DeWanda Wise Woke Up Like This". Essence.com. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ "Spike Lee's 'It' Girl DeWanda Wise and Husband Alano Miller are Vegan Couple Goals | LIVEKINDLY". LIVEKINDLY. October 31, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (May 19, 2016). "Cannes Embraces 'Loving', Film On Case That Ended Interracial Marriage Ban". nbcnews.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Loving (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Alano Miller, Films, Theater Actor". thecubanhistory.com. December 28, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2019.