Lucius Baston is an American actor from Queens, New York. He is known for best known for his roles in Atlanta, Lovecraft Country and The Underground Railroad.

Lucius Baston
Born
Lucius Baston Jr.

Occupation(s)Actor, producer
Years active2005–present
Children2
Parents
  • Lucius Baston Sr. (father)
  • Veronica Albury (mother)
Emmy's Nomination party for "The Underground Railroad"

Early life

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The younger of two boys, Baston started entertaining at the age of 11 years old as a disc jockey (DJ) for community and school events. Later on through multiple changes in profession, Baston sparked a new interest in an acting career by gazing upon head-shots from a fellow friend. Since 2005, he started the progression of his roles on screen.

Career

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After working as a DJ in his youth, Baston joined the United States Air Force for eleven years. He later proceeded to pursue a career in electronics, and then on the air as a radio broadcaster.[1] After these endeavors, Baston went on to making a career in the acting industry. He started by going to the Performers Studio Workshop where he honed in on his skills.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Touch Car Parts Employee
2007 Unspeakable Ed Collins Short
Father of Lies Percy Mason Video
Paso Doble Hatuchama Man Short
2008 The Belly of the Beast Beeizulbulb
2009 Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Deshawn 'Midget' Hackett
RoboDoc Kevin
2010 The Wronged Man Shelton TV movie
The More Perfect Yellow Lucius Breckensted Short
Adventure Scouts Piranha
Brock Stetson Franswa Saint Croy Jr. Video
2011 Teen Spirit Vice-Principal Richardson TV movie
Cassadaga Officer Hall
2012 Tooth Fairy 2 Ernie Video
Jonathan Simon: The Exchange Dr. Jonathan Simon Short
Pharmboy Mr. Keaton
2014 Ride Along Ballsdeep23
The Breaking Point Tone
Frank vs. God Guard
Jessabelle Mr. Woods
2015 Bad Ass 3: Bad Asses on the Bayou H.S. Security Guard Video
Beginner's Guide to Sex Coach Bush
N.O.L.A Circus Woody
2016 Ride Along 2 Ballsdeep23
The Last Punch Mr. Nottage
2018 Daphne & Velma Mr. Nussbaum Video
Dirt Road to Lafayette Wee Thin Guy
The Front Runner DC Cab Driver
83 Days Al Johnson Short
2019 Three's Complicated Clinton Collins TV movie
The Best of Enemies Teacher
Keys to the City Young Gizzle
2020 By Night's End Ben
2022 Secret Headquarters Jerry the Janitor
2023 57 Seconds Sammy

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 House of Payne Mr. Williams Episode: "Payneful Resolution"
Treme Auditioner Episode: "On Your Way Down"
2012 Common Law Manager Episode: "The Ex-Factor"
Homeland Paris Episode: "New Car Smell"
Revolution Militia Wagon Soldier Episode: "The Children's Crusade"
2012-13 Suit Up Cameron Ross Guest: season 1, recurring cast: season 2
2013 Magic City Number Writer Episode: "Sitting on Top of the World"
2015 Graceland Swiggy Episode: "Hand of Glory"
Real Rob Plumber Episode: "VIP Treatment"
2016 The Inspectors Shawn Harper Episode: "Jamaican Lottery"
Roots Reverend Garland Episode: "Part 4"
Stranger Things Technician Episode: "Chapter Eight: The Upside Down"
Atlanta Chris Episode: "The Club"
2017 Queen Sugar Local Farmer Episode: "Copper Sun"
2018 The Quad Cyrus Hitchens Episode: "#TheInterruptionofEverything"
Love Is_ Lionel Woods Recurring cast
2019 Insatiable Warden Winters Episode: "Pretty In Prison"
The Purge Attendant Episode: "Blindspots"
2019-21 Bigger Terry Recurring cast: season 1, guest: season 2
2020 Lovecraft Country Phil Hodges Recurring cast
2021 The Underground Railroad Prideful Recurring cast
Loki Male Shopper Episode: "The Variant"
Queens DJ Kool Red Episode: "God's Plan"
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References

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  1. ^ www.sagaftra.org http://www.sagaftra.org/iactor/LuciusBaston. Retrieved 2023-04-05. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)