Julian Horton (born December 12, 1991) is an American actor and former football player. He is best known for his role as Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix series Beauty in Black (2024). Horton transitioned from a career in sports to acting, earning recognition for his performances in film and television.[1][2]
Julian Horton | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Early Life and education
editJulian Horton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] He attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and later played college football as a wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[3][4][5]
Life and career
editAfter his senior season, Horton pursued a professional football career, signing with the Tennessee Titans in May 2010 before being waived in August after playing in one preseason game.[6][7] Horton transitioned to acting in 2018, making his film debut in Amazon Prime's The House Invictus. His early work included guest appearances on shows such as Legacies on the CW and Bruh on BET. In 2021, Horton made his theater debut with National Champions, starring alongside JK Simmons and Stephan James. In 2022, Horton appeared alongside Neal McDonough and J Alphonse Nicholson in Black Spartans.[8][9] In 2024, Horton gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's first Netflix series Beauty in Black.[10][11]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Addiction | Brandon | Short |
| 2019 | Closure | Ryan | |
| 2020 | The House Invictus | Barry | |
| 2020 | The Benefit List | Bobby | |
| 2021 | Strictly for the Streets: Vol 1 | Scooter | |
| 2021 | National Champions | Orlando Bishop | |
| 2021 | Strictly for the Streets: vol. 2 | Bryant Bo Smith | |
| 2022 | ToxiCity | TJ | |
| 2023 | The Re-Education of Molly Singer | Bouncer | |
| 2023 | On the Run with Love | Freddie Cole, Producer | |
| 2024 | Colored Tags | Trey | Short |
| 2024 | Release | Julius | |
| TBD | Black Spartans | Gene Washington | |
| TBD | North of Hollywood | Daniel Anderson | |
| TBD | Left One Alive | Til |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Takeout | Bravo | |
| 2019 | Legacies | Cocky Vampire | Season 1, Episode 15: “I’ll Tell You a Story” |
| 2019 | Homicide Hunter | Wade Douglas | Season 9, Episode 15: "No Good Deed" |
| 2020 | Fatal Attraction | Russell | Season 9, Episode 15: "Web of Seduction" |
| 2020 | Bruh | Orlando | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Loose AF | Davis | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | First Family | Jacori | 8 episodes |
| 2020-2021 | NoHo: A North Hollywood Story | Daniel Anderson | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Tough Love: Atlanta | Drew | 10 episodes |
| 2023 | Ruined | Jayce | TV Movie |
| 2024 | Beauty in Black | Roy | 16 episodes |
References
edit- ^ Gallagher, Declan (October 31, 2024). "Who plays who in Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black? Meet the cast and characters behind the Netflix drama". Entertainment Weekly.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Tona, Koku (September 25, 2024). "TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA Cast Interview". blackfilm.com.
- ^ Murphy, Tom (August 20, 2010). "Horton stays in Petrino's sights". Gwinnett Daily Post.
- ^ Voight, Kurt (August 22, 2013). "Razorbacks Julian Horton, Javontee Herndon eager to shine at WR". Tulsa World.
- ^ Hammock, Will (August 12, 2009). "Horton more important than ever for GAC". Gwinnett Daily Post.
- ^ "Julian". footballdb.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (October 22, 2024). "Julian Horton talks about starring in the Netflix Tyler Perry drama series 'Beauty in Black'". Digital Journal.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Julian Horton To Play Gene Washington In Black Spartans!". That Hashtag Show. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Hill-Paul, Lucas (February 19, 2023). "Black Spartans star recalls incredible life advice from Yellowstone's Neal McDonough". Daily Express.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (April 4, 2024). "'Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black': Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator's First Look Deal".
- ^ Cox, Michael (November 22, 2024). "JULIAN HORTON: FAITH, VULNERABILITY, AND PORTRAYING ROY'S COMPLEX JOURNEY IN TYLER PERRY'S BEAUTY IN BLACK". Perception Magazine.