Myles Truitt (born February 1, 2002) is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Eli Solinski in Kin. He also plays Ant in Queen Sugar and Issa Williams on Black Lightning.

Myles Truitt
Truitt in 2018
Born (2002-02-01) February 1, 2002 (age 22)
OccupationActor
Years active2017-present

Biography

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Myles Truitt became interested in acting at the age of 11. He made his debut as young Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story. He continued acting in minor roles on television until he made his big screen debut in Kin. Truitt felt the role was personal to him stating, "Before I saw the script, I saw the short film...and knowing the story behind it, and how Eli created himself, I knew I wanted the role because I connected with Eli." He appeared on Atlanta as Devin, a boy who experiences bullying. He won the role of Ant on Queen Sugar and appeared in Black Lightning as Issa Williams. Truitt was unfamiliar with the comic book character, but became interested upon appearing in the series.[1][2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 The New Edition Story Young Ronnie DeVoe Miniseries
2017 Superstition Arlo Hastings 2 episodes
2018 Jay Malik Short film
2018 Atlanta Devin Episode: "FUBU"
2018 Kin Eli Solinski
2018 Dragged Across Concrete Ethan Johns
2018-2019 Queen Sugar Ant Recurring (Season 3)
Guest (Season 4)
2018-2019 Black Lightning Issa Williams Recurring (Season 2)
Guest (Season 3)
2021-2023 Black Mafia Family B-Mickie Main role
2022 Stranger Things Patrick McKinney Recurring (Season 4)

References

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  1. ^ Morales, Wilson (August 29, 2018). "Exclusive: Rising Star Myles Truitt Talks New Film 'Kin,' 'Atlanta' and 'Queen Sugar'". Blackfilm. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Callahan, Yesha (August 23, 2018). "From the New Edition Story to KIN: How Myles Truitt Is Leaving His Mark in Hollywood". The Root. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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