10 Facts About Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome was born on October 9,1997 and is an American actor.

Jharrel Jerome made his film debut in Barry Jenkins's drama film Moonlight, and gained prominence for his portrayal of Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries When They See Us, which earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.

Jharrel Jerome was born on October 9,1997 in The Bronx, New York City, and was raised in the neighbourhood.

Jharrel Jerome's mother suggested he pursue acting when he was in eighth grade, after which he joined the Riverdale Children's Theatre, a local youth theater organization.

Jharrel Jerome attended and graduated from Fiorello H LaGuardia High School and commuted to Manhattan each day by train.

Shortly after Jharrel Jerome enrolled as an undergraduate at Ithaca College, he was cast in his first professional acting role in the 2016 independent film Moonlight, as young Kevin.

Since 2017, Jharrel Jerome has appeared in the Audience series Mr Mercedes.

Jharrel Jerome auditioned for the role of young Korey Wise in the 2019 Netflix miniseries When They See Us, based on the Central Park jogger case.

On September 24,2020, Jharrel Jerome released his debut single "For Real", featuring Bronx rapper Kemba and produced by duo Take a Daytrip.

Jharrel Jerome followed up on August 25,2022, with "Someone I'm Not", which came with a music video following a day in Jharrel Jerome's life at home, on a film set, and in a recording studio.