Steven G. Norfleet is an American actor. He played the recurring roles in the television miniseries Watchmen (2019) and Genius: Aretha (2021). In 2024, Norfleet starred in the Netflix soap opera, Beauty in Black.
Steven G. Norfleet | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Anthony Hemingway (m. 2019) |
Life and career
editNorfleet was born Detroit, Michigan and graduated from the Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] While living in Athlanta, Norfleet began working as a dancer and in 2010 made his screen debut playing a dancer in the dance drama film, Stomp the Yard: Homecoming.[1] As an actor, he guest-starred in the television series Shameless, Underground, Being Mary Jane, Chicago P.D., Dynasty and Good Girls. In 2019 he had a recurring role as O. B. Williams in the HBO series, Watchmen.[2]
In 2021, Norfleet played Cecil Franklin, the brother of soul singer Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic biographical series, Genius: Aretha.[3] The following year he guest-starred in the AMC gothic horror series Interview with the Vampire.[4] In 2023 he joined the cast of BET+ soap opera Ruthless by Tyler Perry. The following year, Perry cast him as one of leads in his Netflix series, Beauty in Black.[5][6]
Personal Life
editNorfleet in openly gay. He and television director Anthony Hemingway started dating in 2014, after being introduced through a mutual friend. They got engaged in June 2018[7] and married in September 2019.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Stomp the Yard: Homecoming | Mu Gamma Zi Stepper | |
| 2016 | Shameless | Cop | Episode: "Sleep No More" |
| 2017 | Underground | Mack | Episode: "Auld Acquaintance" |
| 2017 | Shooter | Kill Team Leader | Episode: "Across the Rio Grande" |
| 2017 | Being Mary Jane | Eriq | Episode: "Feeling Seen" |
| 2018 | Chicago P.D. | Shabazz | Episode: "Allegiance" |
| 2018 | One Dollar | Man in Pajamas | Episode: "Chelsea Wyler" |
| 2019 | Dynasty | Colin | Episode: "A Champagne Mood" |
| 2019 | Good Girls | Douglas | Episodes: "I'd Rather Be Crafting" and "Take Off Your Pants" |
| 2019 | Deadly Dispatch | Marcus | Television film |
| 2019 | Watchmen | O. B. Williams | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Power | Officer Tirado | Episode: "Exactly How We Planned" |
| 2021 | Genius: Aretha | Cecil Franklin | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Interview with the Vampire | Paul de Pointe du Lac | Episode: "In Throes of Increasing Wonder..." |
| 2023—2024 | Ruthless | Lewis | Series regular, 22 episodes |
| 2024 | Beauty in Black | Charles Bellaire | Series regular |
References
edit- ^ a b Thompson, David (October 29, 2024). "Who Is Steven Norfleet? 4 Things to Know About Beauty In Black's Charles Actor - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct.
- ^ Norfleet, Steven G. (May 31, 2021). "Tulsa Race Massacre: 'Watchmen' Actor Steven G. Norfleet On History, Horrors & Legacy Of 1921 Slaughter – Guest Column".
- ^ "Genius: Aretha Gives a Glimpse of a Musical Prodigy". March 20, 2021.
- ^ Framke, Caroline (September 30, 2022). "AMC's 'Interview With the Vampire' Finds New Life in Historical Revamp of Anne Rice's Iconic Novel: TV Review".
- ^ Rice, Lynette (April 4, 2024). "'Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black': Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator's First Look Deal".
- ^ Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (October 24, 2024). "'Beauty in Black' Cast and Character Guide: Who Stars in the Thrilling Tyler Perry Drama?".
- ^ Bennett, Jessica (2018-06-12). "Director Anthony Hemingway Engaged to Actor Steven Norfleet". EBONY. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ^ Varian, Ethan (2019-09-27). "'Our Love Is Built to Last'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-17.