Trevante Rhodes has proven to be a fantastic actor, and his best movies and TV shows throughout the course of his career are a testament to that. He started off in a number of smaller roles in movies and shows, with Tyler Perry’s If Loving You Is Wrong being his first recurring role in a series. In 2016, Rhodes had a massive breakthrough with the Oscar-winning film Moonlight, establishing himself as one of the best up-and-coming actors.
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Since his Moonlight performance, Rhodes has starred in several major films, including Bird Box, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and he joined the Predator franchise with 2018’s The Predator. His most recent project was 2024’s Mea Culpa. Trevante Rhodes will soon be behind the camera as he makes his directorial debut with T, which he also wrote and will star in, taking his career in a fascinating new direction.
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The Predator (2018)
Trevante Rhodes as Nebraska Williams
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The Predator
R
Sci-Fi
Action
Adventure
5/10
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8.6/10
Release Date
September 14, 2018
Runtime
107 Minutes
Director
Shane Black
Writers
Fred Dekker, Shane Black
Franchise(s)
Predator
Cast
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Boyd Holbrook
Quinn McKenna
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Trevante Rhodes
Nebraska Williams
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Character(s)
Quinn McKenna, Nebraska Williams, Traeger, Rory McKenna, Coyle, Casey Brackett, Baxley, Lynch, Nettles, Keyes, Emily, Predator, Dupree, Sapir, Cantina Bartender, EJ, Derek, Agent Church, Helicopter Pilot, Postal Worker, VA Psych, Merc Soldier
Budget
$88 Million
Studio(s)
TSG Entertainment, Davis Entertainment
Distributor(s)
20th Century Studios
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The sixth film in the Predator franchise, The Predator focused on a group of soldiers with PTSD teaming up with a scientist to fight off an invading pair of Predators. While the film might not reach the same cinematic heights as other entries in the series, like Predator or Prey, The Predator took the franchise in some interesting directions while having some great action set pieces featured throughout.
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While the story overall left something to be desired with The Predator, the performances, for the most part, were quite strong. This includes Trevante Rhodes, who plays “Nebraska” Williams. Nebraska is a former Marine who joins Quinn’s (Boyd Holbrook) Predator-hunting operation, becoming his closest ally in the process. Rhodes proves himself capable of having a significant role in a major blockbuster franchise, as his performance as Nebraska is one of the most compelling in the entire film.
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Smartass (2017)
Trevante Rhodes as Mike C
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Smartass
TV-MA
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
September 12, 2017
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Jena Serbu
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Joey King
Freddie
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Luke Pasqualino
Donny
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Ronen Rubinstein
Nick
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Nicole LaLiberte
Chu Chu
Character(s)
Freddie, Donny, Nick, Chu Chu, Mike C, Officer Neesy, Henna, Jose, Poco Efe, Mickey, Bird, Venice, Dad, Mom, Gangster, Kid K, Latina Prison Girl
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A solid crime drama in its own right, Smartass revolves around a 15-year-old girl who was recently released from jail, finding herself becoming intimately acquainted with California’s “Murder City”, where she uses her wit and charm in hopes of surviving. Joey King is the star of Smartass, but the film itself does a pretty solid job of setting up its unique vision and tone from the very beginning.
Along with Joey King as Freddie, Smartass‘ biggest draw is the variety of characters that she meets throughout the film, with many being dangerous, volatile, and quite intriguing. Trevante Rhodes does a fantastic job as a character named Mike C during the limited screen time he gets in the film, adding another unique character to the rich tapestry in Smartass, as he helps elevate the entire thing.
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12 Strong (2018)
Trevante Rhodes as Sergeant First Class Ben Milo
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12 Strong
R
Drama
Documentary
History
War
5/10
Release Date
January 16, 2018
Runtime
130 minutes
Director
Nicolai Fuglsig
Writers
Ted Tally, Peter Craig
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Michael Pena
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Trevante Rhodes
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Excelling with impressive, high-octane action, 12 Strong is a decent enough war film that revolves around U.S. Army Special Forces that are sent to Afghanistan immediately after the September 11th attacks. Often thrilling and buoyed by impressive performances from most of the cast, 12 Strong largely succeeds at what it is trying to do, even if it may lack a little nuance and depth as it explores some of its heavier ideas about war and patriotism.
12 Strong largely succeeds at what it is trying to do, even if it may lack a little nuance and depth.
Among the stellar cast, though, is Trevante Rhodes, who plays Sergeant First Class Ben Milo. He is a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant in ODA 595, led by Chris Hemsworth’s Captain Mitch Nelson. The Special Forces group is often put in incredibly harrowing positions and each member of the group has their own role to play in their missions, including Rhodes’ Ben Milo, who does an excellent job embodying him throughout the film.
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The United States Vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher
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The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
R
Drama
Music
Biography
5/10
Release Date
February 26, 2021
Runtime
130 minutes
Director
Lee Daniels
Writers
Suzan-Lori Parks
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Natasha Lyonne
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Tone Bell
Main Genre
Biography
Cinematographer
Andrew Dunn
Producer
Pamela Oas Williams, Joe Roth, Tucker Tooley, Jordan Fudge, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Lee Daniels
Production Company
Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, New Slate Ventures, Lee Daniels Entertainment
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Based on the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by author Johann Hari, The United States vs. Billie Holiday revolves around the legendary jazz musician and the Federal Department of Narcotics operating an undercover sting operation against her. The operation is led by Jimmy Fletcher, whom Billie Holiday had a tumultuous affair with. The film does an admirable job at examining who Billie Holiday was, alongside her addiction, romantic endeavors, and her lasting impact on the music industry as a whole.
Alongside Andra Day as Billie Holiday, Trevante Rhodes plays Jimmy Fletcher, the Black agent tasked with going after her, as the two begin a romantic relationship. Jimmy Fletcher is an incredibly complex character, charged with taking down Billie Holiday, not for her drug use but for her ability to challenge the status quo as a major Black celebrity. Rhodes does some of his best work as Jimmy Fletcher, as he is able to portray his complexities with great skill.
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If Loving You Is Wrong (2015-2016)
Trevante Rhodes as Ramsey Walters
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If Loving You Is Wrong
TV-14
Soap
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2014 – 2019
Network
OWN
Cast
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Aiden Turner
Brad
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Eltony Williams
Randal
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Tray Williams
Party Guest (uncredited)
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April Parker Jones
Natalie
If Loving You Is Wrong is a drama series that explores the complex relationships of husbands and wives living on the same street. Despite diverse backgrounds, they share common challenges, including raising children and maintaining romance, while underlying secrets and deceptions threaten their lives.
Creator(s)
Tyler Perry
Character(s)
Brad, Randal, Party Guest (uncredited), Natalie, Marcie, Joey, Lushion, Alex, Kelly, Eddie, Esperanza, Quan, Jackie, Julius
Seasons
5
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Tyler Perry has built a massive media empire during his impressive career, which includes producing, writing, directing, and starring in a variety of projects, mostly focusing on, and giving opportunities to, Black actors and crew members. If Loving You Is Wrong is another example of that, as the series follows a group of five husbands and wives who happen to all live on the same street. Heavily leaning into the soap opera genre, If Loving You Is Wrong is enjoyable TV.
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Prior to his first big breakout role, If Loving You Is Wrong was actually Trevante Rhodes’ first recurring role in a television series, and the biggest role of his career at that point. He plays Ramsey Walters, the new neighbor to Edwina Findley’s Kelly Isaacs, whom she finds herself attracted to. Though he is eventually killed by Kelly’s love interest, Rhodes made a strong impression with his character in If Loving You Is Wrong, proving that he could take on even bigger roles going forward.
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Mike (2022)
Trevante Rhodes as Mike Tyson
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Mike
TV-MA
Drama
Sports
Release Date
2022 – 2021
Network
Hulu
Directors
Director X.
Writers
Keisha Zollar, Mando Alvarado
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Harvey Keitel
Cus D’Amato
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Russell Hornsby
Don King
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Trevante Rhodes
Mike Tyson
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Oluniké Adeliyi
Lorna Mae
Character(s)
Cus D’Amato, Don King, Mike Tyson, Lorna Mae, Mary Washington, Teen Mike, Barkim, Bobby Stewart, Teddy Atlas, Billy Cayton, Camille, Robin Givens, Ruth Givens, Desiree Washington, Vince Fuller, Greg Garrison, Monica Turner, Steve ‘Crocodile’ Finch, Kiki Spicer, Marilyn Murray, Spokesman, Joan Rivers, City Councilwoman
Producers
Anthony Hemingway, Craig Gillespie, Samantha Corbin-Miller, Steven Rogers, Anthony Sparks, Karin Gist, Margot Robbie, Sean Hoagland, Bryan Unkeless, Tom Ackerley, Trevante Rhodes, Scott Allen Morgan, Josey McNamara, Darin Friedman
Seasons
1
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Ambitious but a little uneven, Mike is the unauthorized look at the legendary boxer Mike Tyson, both in the ring and out of it. Tyson is one of the most fascinating boxers to ever live with, with no shortage of controversy to his name. Mike is able to explore who he is to great effect, while also honoring the incredible talent he was as an athlete. The strong performances across the board and the look of the series really elevate it as a whole.
While also being one of the executive producers on Mike, Trevante Rhodes stars as the titular character as well. He disappears into the role of Mike Tyson more than virtually anything else he has ever done. Tyson’s speech and the way he carries himself are emulated perfectly by Rhodes, and his electric performance outshines everyone else around him, similar to how Mike Tyson was during his boxing career.
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Bird Box (2018)
Trevante Rhodes as Tom
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Bird Box
R
Sci-Fi
Drama
Horror
6/10
7/10
Release Date
December 13, 2018
Runtime
124 minutes
Director
Susanne Bier
Writers
Eric Heisserer, Josh Malerman
Cast
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Machine Gun Kelly
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Pruitt Taylor Vince
Bird Box shows the apocalypse through the ears of Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock), a mother of two who tries to get her children to safety after realizing that the demonic entities who are ravaging the world only affect their victims through their eyes. The 2018 Netflix hit is based on Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel of the same name.
Budget
$19.8 million
Studio(s)
Netflix
Distributor(s)
Netflix
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When it was initially released on Netflix, Bird Box became a phenomenon, becoming one of the most-watched original films of all time for the streaming giant. The movie revolves around Sandra Bullock’s Malorie Hayes, who attempts to protect herself and her two children against entities that cause people to kill themselves if they look at them. It is based on the novel of the same name by Josh Malerman, and the premise alone makes for a tense apocalyptic horror film that is full of atmosphere.
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Alongside Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes is one of the best aspects of Bird Box. He plays Tom, a survivor who helps get Malorie by taking her to a house with six other people. He eventually forms a relationship with her and helps to lead them to safety five years into the apocalypse. Rhodes is always an incredible talent in any role he takes on, and the humanity he instills in Tom is some of his best work.
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Burning Sands (2017)
Trevante Rhodes as Fernander
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Burning Sands
TV-MA
Drama
Release Date
January 24, 2017
Runtime
105 minutes
Director
Gerard McMurray
Writers
Christine Berg
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Alfre Woodard
Professor Hughes
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Trevor Jackson
Zurich
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Steve Harris
Dean Richardson
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Tosin Cole
Frank
Burning Sands is a drama film centered on a college student’s struggle during fraternity pledging rituals. Released in 2017, it explores the protagonist’s internal conflict between loyalty and confronting the harsh realities and escalating violence of hazing within the fraternity’s secretive environment.
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Burning Sands is a wild journey from start to finish as it explores a famous African American fraternity at Frederick Douglas University that has taken its hazing rituals underground following the school’s new anti-hazing rules. Because of this, the rituals have become even more extreme as the fraternity descends into a drunken, vicious pack. Burning Sands is a compassionate look at those trying to find their place in the world, and learning about how much they might endure to try to find it, exploring social issues plaguing the country in the process.
Trevante Rhodes plays Fernander in Burning Sands, an older member of the fraternity who actually shows some compassion and a bit more heart than the rest of them. It’s not the most significant role in the film, but Rhodes once again does an incredible job in it, and he is perfectly able to show the empathy his character begins to feel once the hazing truly falls apart into madness.
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Bruiser (2023)
Trevante Rhodes as Porter
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Bruiser
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Drama
8/10
Release Date
February 24, 2023
Runtime
97 minutes
Director
Miles Warren
Writers
Ben Medina, Miles Warren
Cast
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Trevante Rhodes
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Shamier Anderson
Studio
Ryder Picture Company, Lyrical Media, Toula67 Entertainment
Website
https://www.hulu.com/movie/bruiser-e00d2a3c-7564-4a94-80cb-ea856fae4c0c
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Focusing on the mentorship between a mysterious drifter named Porter and a teenager named Darius caught up in the crossfire of his parent’s tumultuous marriage, Bruiser is an insightful and poignant coming-of-age story. It explores the ideas of manhood and masculinity through the lens of being a Black male in America. It’s a gorgeous film with some truly incredible cinematography that only enhances the outstanding performances and nuanced story featured throughout.
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One of the best roles of his entire career, Trevante Rhodes is downright unbelievable in Bruiser as Porter. Free-spirited and perhaps a bit coarse at first, Porter is incredibly complex and Bruiser slowly reveals who he truly is as a person, with Rhodes doing some terrific work along the way. It’s a heartfelt, empathetic performance that continues to prove how formidable of a talent he really is.
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Moonlight (2016)
Trevante Rhodes as Chiron / “Black”
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Moonlight
R
Drama
9/10
10/10
Release Date
October 21, 2016
Runtime
111 Minutes
Director
Barry Jenkins
Writers
Barry Jenkins
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Janelle Monae
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Edson Jean
Budget
$1.5–4 million
Studio(s)
A24
Distributor(s)
A24
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The film that truly thrust Trevante Rhodes into the spotlight, Moonlight is a remarkable cinematic achievement. It explores three distinct time periods of Chiron’s life as he faces difficulties as a gay Black man, including both physical and emotional abuse he had to endure growing up. It is based on the stage play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Alvin McCraney and is largely considered one of the best movies of the 21st century. It’s an emotionally powerful look at a person rarely shown in media.
Moonlight was Trevante Rhodes’ breakout role, and it is easy to see why, as he plays the adult version of Chiron, nicknamed “Black”, with such power and tenderness. Chiron is a quiet individual and Trevante Rhodes is able to convey so much emotion and pain through just the physical aspects of his performance. It’s the best performance of his career, and one that will endure for a very long time.
Trevante Rhodes
Birthdate
February 10, 1990
Birthplace
Ponchatoula, Louisiana, USA
Notable Projects
Moonlight, Bird Box, The Predator
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