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Aaron Pierre (actor)

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Aaron Pierre (actor)

Aaron Stone Pierre (born 7 June 1994) is an English actor. After training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Pierre gained recognition for his role as Dev-Em in the science fiction series Krypton (2018–2019). He starred in the period drama miniseries The Underground Railroad (2021), and the thriller films Old (2021) and Rebel Ridge (2024). He also portrayed Malcolm X in the miniseries Genius and voiced Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King.

Infobox

Born
Aaron Stone Pierre (1994-06-07) 7 June 1994 (age 31)London, England
Alma mater
LAMDA
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2016–present
Children
1

Tables

· Filmography
†
Film or show that is yet to be released
· Filmography › Film
2021
Old
Role(s)
Mid-Sized Sedan / Brendan
2022
Brother
Role(s)
Francis
2023
Foe
Role(s)
Terrance
2024
Rebel Ridge
Role(s)
Terry Richmond
Mufasa: The Lion King
Role(s)
Mufasa (voice)
2026
Goat †
Role(s)
Mane Attraction (voice)
Notes
In production
2027
Star Wars: Starfighter †
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Filming
TBA
Role(s)
Love of Your Life †
Notes
TBA
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2021
Old
Mid-Sized Sedan / Brendan
2022
Brother
Francis
2023
Foe
Terrance
2024
Rebel Ridge
Terry Richmond
Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa (voice)
2026
Goat †
Mane Attraction (voice)
In production
2027
Star Wars: Starfighter †
TBA
Filming
TBA
Love of Your Life †
TBA
Post-production
· Filmography › Television
2017
Prime Suspect 1973
Role(s)
Terrence O'Duncie
Notes
2 episodes
The A Word
Role(s)
James Thorne
Notes
2 episodes (series 2)
2018
Britannia
Role(s)
Antonius
Notes
3 episodes (series 1)
2018–2019
Role(s)
Krypton
Notes
Dev-Em
2021
The Underground Railroad
Role(s)
Caesar Garner
Notes
Miniseries
2024
Genius
Role(s)
Malcolm X
Notes
Lead role (season 4)
2025
The Morning Show
Role(s)
Miles
Notes
Recurring role (season 4)
2026
Lanterns †
Role(s)
John Stewart / Green Lantern
Notes
Lead role
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2017
Prime Suspect 1973
Terrence O'Duncie
2 episodes
The A Word
James Thorne
2 episodes (series 2)
2018
Britannia
Antonius
3 episodes (series 1)
2018–2019
Krypton
Dev-Em
Main role
2021
The Underground Railroad
Caesar Garner
Miniseries
2024
Genius
Malcolm X
Lead role (season 4)
2025
The Morning Show
Miles
Recurring role (season 4)
2026
Lanterns †
John Stewart / Green Lantern
Lead role
· Stage
2018
Othello
Role(s)
Cassio
Notes
Globe Theatre, London
2019
King Hedley II
Role(s)
King
Notes
Theatre Royal Stratford East, London
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2018
Othello
Cassio
Globe Theatre, London
2019
King Hedley II
King
Theatre Royal Stratford East, London
· Awards and nominations
2018
Ian Charleson Awards
Role(s)
Othello
Notes
Nominated
2023
Canadian Screen Award
Role(s)
Best Supporting Performance in a Film
Notes
Brother
2025
NAACP Image Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Notes
Rebel Ridge
BET Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Nominated
Kids' Choice Awards
Role(s)
Favorite Song from a Movie
Notes
"I Always Wanted a Brother" from Mufasa: The Lion King
Gotham TV Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance In An Original Film
Notes
Rebel Ridge
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2018
Ian Charleson Awards
Othello
Nominated
2023
Canadian Screen Award
Best Supporting Performance in a Film
Brother
Won
2025
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Rebel Ridge
Won
2025
BET Awards
Best Actor
Nominated
2025
Kids' Choice Awards
Favorite Song from a Movie
"I Always Wanted a Brother" from Mufasa: The Lion King
Nominated
2025
Gotham TV Award
Outstanding Performance In An Original Film
Rebel Ridge
Won

References

  1. "Chapter 25"
    https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/aaron_pierre1/2061173375597840071
  2. Square Mile
    https://squaremile.com/features/aaron-pierre-interview/
  3. Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxvnww0oGD7/?hl=en
  4. Imagista
    https://theimagista.com/aaron-pierre/
  5. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/aug/04/actor-aaron-pierre-interview-mark-rylance-othello-globe-krypton
  6. GQ
    https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/aaron-pierre-the-underground-railroad
  7. NME
    https://www.nme.com/features/tv-interviews/aaron-pierre-the-underground-railroad-old-interview-2964786
  8. Menswear Style
    https://www.menswearstyle.co.uk/2018/08/19/in-conversation-with-aaron-pierre/8251
  9. 1883
    https://1883magazine.com/aaron-pierre/
  10. Radio Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20210514050157/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/a-word-cast/2/
  11. The Italian Rêve
    https://www.theitalianreve.com/5-talkie-minutes-with-aaron-pierre-on-britannia-and-krypton/
  12. Syfy
    https://www.syfy.com/krypton/cast/aaron-pierre
  13. Crookes Magazine
    https://www.crookesmagazine.com/television/aaron-pierre/
  14. BroadwayWorld
    https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BWW-Interview-Aaron-Pierre-Talks-OTHELLO-at-Shakespeares-Globe-20180816
  15. WWD
    https://wwd.com/eye/people/aaron-pierre-the-underground-railroad-caesar-1234821011/
  16. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/may/24/king-hedley-ii-review-lenny-henry-aaron-pierre-august-wilson
  17. Evening Standard
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  21. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2021/08/lion-king-prequel-cast-kelvin-harrison-jr-aaron-pierre-barry-jenkins-1234822447/
  22. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a38000996/john-boyega-netflix-movie-aaron-pierre-rebel-ridge/
  23. Blade
    https://deadline.com/2022/02/blade-aaron-pierre-mahershala-ali-marvel-1234958102/
  24. Variety
    https://variety.com/2024/film/news/aaron-pierre-exits-blade-marvel-1235944074/
  25. Jenna Benchetrit, "Brother dominates with a dozen wins on third night of Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, April 13, 20
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/csas-2023-third-night-1.6809964
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    https://deadline.com/2021/06/foe-movie-saoirse-ronan-paul-mescal-lakeith-stanfield-garth-davis-1234772872/
  27. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lanterns-casts-aaron-pierre-john-stewart-1236013646/
  28. "Aaron Pierre Finds His Voice"
    https://www.gq.com/story/aaron-pierre-gq-hype
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    https://deadline.com/2025/06/aaron-pierre-margaret-qualley-love-of-your-life-1236430174/
  30. Blex Media
    https://blexmedia.com/goat-jennifer-hudson-aaron-pierre-ayesha-curry/
  31. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-starfighter-amy-adams-aaron-pierre-join-cast-as-production-begins-1236355888/
  32. People
    https://people.com/all-about-aaron-pierre-teyana-taylor-relationship-11752857
  33. Essence
    https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/teyana-taylor-says-aaron-pierre-handles-her-delicately/
  34. Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DOMt65_Adqv/
  35. "Rebel Ridge Star Aaron Pierre on Fame, Romance and Guilty Pleasures That Make Him Feel 'Naughty'"
    https://people.com/all-eyes-on-aaron-pierre-the-morning-show-star-talks-romance-11843973
  36. "How Aaron Pierre Went from Sports Dreams to Movie-Star Trajectory: 'Acting Requires Athleticism' (Exclusive)"
    https://people.com/aaron-pierre-rebel-ridge-acting-career-after-sports-dreams-exclusive-8706491
  37. "In Rebel Ridge, Aaron Pierre Is a New Kind of Action Star"
    https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a62058437/aaron-pierre-rebel-ridge-interview/
  38. "The Very Fast, Achingly Slow, Meteoric Rise of Aaron Pierre"
    https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a69124795/aaron-pierre-lanterns-interview-2025/
  39. Universal Pictures
    https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/old
  40. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2025/07/jennifer-hudson-aaron-pierre-jelly-roll-ayesha-curry-goat-1236472780/
  41. Variety
    https://variety.com/2025/film/news/star-wars-starfighter-first-look-amy-adams-aaron-pierre-1236500976/
  42. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gabriel-basso-joins-margaret-qualley-love-of-your-life-1236347938/
  43. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-02-22/genius-mlk-x-kelvin-harrison-aaron-pierre
  44. Yahoo Entertainment
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/aaron-pierre-confirms-lanterns-production-212559868.html
  45. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/aug/04/actor-aaron-pierre-interview-mark-rylance-othello-globe-krypton
  46. What's on Stage
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/shortlist-ian-charleson-award-2018_48721.html
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    https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet/shows/bet-awards-2025/releases/?view=111436-kendrick-lamar-leads-bet-awards-2025-nominees-with-ten-nominations
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