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 | July 4, 2004 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life
editHibbert 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
editIn 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | The Chi | Kevin Williams | Main role |
| 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
edit- ^ Scott, Walter (2023-07-04). "16 Famous People & Celebrities Born on July 4th". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Local actor, 'Moonlight' star, Alex Hibbert tells young: 'Follow your dreams' - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2017-02-09). "'The Chi': Tiffany Boone & Alex R. Hibbert Join Showtime Drama". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ 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.