American actor best known for his portrayal of Bakari in the Showtime series The Chi. He has also appeared in Shameless and Chicago P.D. He is active on Instagram, and has gained over 130,000 followers, posting about his roles and talk show appearances.

Before Fame

He attended Wirt-Emerson Visual and Performing Arts High Ability Academy, studying acting. He graduated in 2020 from Morton College, where he played basketball.

Trivia

He auditioned for a different role in The Chi when he was 14, but did not get the part. In 2022, he played the character Marshall Cranon in Power Book IV: Force. 

Family Life

He was raised in Gary, Indiana by his parents Altovise Ferguson and Archie Ferguson. He has a sister named Amari Noelle.

Associated With

He posted on Instagram thanking Lena Waithe, creator of The Chi, for casting him in the show. 

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