Aarron Loggins facts for kids
Aarron Loggins (born January 9, 1985) is an American performer, activist, and actor who is deaf. He uses both English and American Sign Language (ASL). Aarron has worked on various projects, including Shock Nation, Warriors of the Red Ribbon, and In Good Hands.
In 2019, Loggins performed the National Anthem and America the Beautiful in American Sign Language at Super Bowl LIII. He performed alongside singer Gladys Knight, making the songs accessible to deaf viewers.
Early Life and Education
Aarron Loggins was born on January 9, 1985, in Joliet, Illinois. After finishing high school at Joliet Central High School, he moved to Washington D.C. He then attended Gallaudet University, a special university for deaf and hard of hearing students. In 2008, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from Gallaudet.
Loggins is also a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge. In 2014, he was named Mister Deaf International, a title that celebrates deaf role models.
Acting Roles
Aarron Loggins has appeared in many different types of shows and films. He has taken on roles in television, theatre, and movies.
On Television
- For My Man as an FBI Investigator/Buddy Friend
- Evil Stepmother as a Police Officer
- Brida Killa as Ron
- Evil Twin as an Extra
- For My Woman as a Detective
- Deaf Cultural Documentary-HBO Series
On Stage
- Party On: Romeo and Juliet as Himself
- Reach To Unreachable Star as a Leading role
- Who's Tommy as Cousin Kevin
- Sheldon of DC as Sheldon
- Sense-able as Himself
- Sign Language as Benny
- Visible Language as Ennals Adams
- Fences as Lyons
- Z: A Christmas Story as Joseph
In Films
- TED Talks: Why We Need You to Advocate for Universal Closed Captioning as Himself
- Warriors of the Red Ribbon as Dr. Jonas Daly/Akar
- Andrew Foster: Seeds of Hope as Dr. Gabriel Adepoju
- The Burlesques Lounge as Joseph
- In Good Hands as Tyler
- The Helpful President as a Guest Appearance
Web Series
- Shock Nation as a Student
