Timon Kyle Durrett

Timon Kyle Durrett
Durrett in 2024
Born (1973-07-12) July 12, 1973 (age 51)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S
OccupationActor
Years active1999–present

Timon Kyle Durrett (born July 12, 1973) is an American actor.[1] He starred in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Queen Sugar (2016–2021) and the 2022 comedy film, Cheaper by the Dozen.

Life and career

Durrett was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the Alcorn State University where he was a member of the basketball team.[2][3] Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles and began acting career appearing in the small independent films and guest-starring roles in television series such as Girlfriends, Eve, CSI: Miami, Heroes, Castle and Single Ladies. He also appeared in the comedy films Like Mike (2002) and Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016).

In 2016, Durrett was cast in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Queen Sugar created and executive produced by Ava DuVernay.[4] He was a regular cast member during the show' first two seasons and appeared in a recurring basic later to its finale in 2021. In 2022, he appeared in Cherish the Day also produced by Ava DuVernay. In 2020, he starred in the Allblk romantic drama series, Stuck With You.[5] He also starred in films Her Only Choice (2018) opposite Denise Boutte,[6] the remake of Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) as Gabrielle Union's ex-husband,[7] and The Final Say (2023) alongside Deborah Joy Winans.[8] In 2024, Durrett was cast in the CBS soap opera, Beyond the Gates.[9][10]

Filmography

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Deep Passion Tim
2000 The Teach Dolan Short film
2002 Like Mike Henderson
2003 Platinum Playaz Kevin's Brother
2005 Severed Ties Paul
2005 Choker Willis
2007 Lords of the Underworld Hall
2008 Stiletto Nightclub Doorman
2009 A Hero's Unsung Dignity Kyle
2015 72 Hours Von
2015 Zodiac Sign Ramon
2016 Barbershop: The Next Cut Officer Terrence
2016 For the Love of Christmas Von
2017 Boxing Day: A Day After Christmas Richie
2017 The Fix Devon
2018 Her Only Choice Bernie
2019 Professor Mack Lance Outlaw Also executive producer
2019 London Mitchell's Christmas Dr. McArthur
2019 Everyday But Christmas Jordan Dawkins
2022 Cheaper by the Dozen Dom Clayton Disney+ original film
2023 The Final Say Vaughn BET+ original film
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Girlfriends Brian Episode: "The Pact"
2003 CSI: Miami Durrett Episode: "Bait"
2004 Eve Episode: "Valentine's Day Reloaded"
2004 The Young and the Restless Jim Edwards Recurring role
2005 CSI: NY TARU Office Jasper Episode: "The Dove Commission"
2006 Vanished Guard Episode: "The Proffer"
2007 Las Vegas Vegas Cop Episode: "When Life Gives You Lemon Bars"
2007 Heroes Hazmat Guy Episodes: "Chapter Seven 'Out of Time'" and "Chapter Ten 'Truth & Consequences'"
2007 Samantha Who? Russ Episode: "The Break Up"
2009 Melrose Place Guard Episode: "Vine"
2010 Ghost Whisperer Sheriff Episode: "Dead Ringer"
2011 Single Ladies Quinn Davis 3 episodes
2012 Castle Toby Lang Episode: "Til Death Do Us Part"
2012 Are You There, Chelsea? Fireman Mike Episode: "Believe"
2016 Zoe Ever After Jordan Episode: "The Third Wheel Gets Slapped"
2019 Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta Antwan Tippett Jr. Television film
2020 Stuck with You Luvell Series regular
2016–2021 Queen Sugar Davis West Series regular
2022 Cherish the Day Davis West Episode: "Sands for Shores"

References

  1. ^ "Timon Kyle Durrett - Actor, Producer, Activist". TV Insider. October 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Timon Kyle Durrett | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  3. ^ "Timon Kyle Durrett Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements". www.allamericanspeakers.com.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (February 16, 2016). "Tina Lifford, Dondré Whitfield, Timon Kyle Durrett & Nicholas L. Ashe Join OWN's 'Queen Sugar'".
  5. ^ https://www.blackfilm.com/read/exclusive-clip-from-allblks-stuck-with-you-streaming-now/
  6. ^ Jackson, Panama (May 18, 2022). "'Her Only Choice' is a movie that stars Denise Boutte. This is a Denise Boutte appreciation post". TheGrio.
  7. ^ Howard, Courtney (March 17, 2022). "'Cheaper by the Dozen' Review: Disney Plus' Refurbished Remake Holds Promising Pluses and Messy Minuses".
  8. ^ "The Final Say - BET+ Movie - Where To Watch". TV Insider.
  9. ^ "CBS Reveals Next Round of Cast Members for Beyond the Gates" (Press release). United States: Paramount Global. Paramount Media Networks. October 25, 2024. Archived from the original on October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  10. ^ Rice, Lynette (October 25, 2024). "Beyond the Gates: CBS Rounds Out Cast for New Sudser Kicking Off in Early 2025". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.