Adam Jeffries facts for kids

Adam Jeffries (born around 1976) is an American actor. He is well-known for his roles in television shows. He played Lester Freeman on the Fox series True Colors. This show aired from 1990 to 1992. He also played Jarvis Turrell Jr. on ABC's Thea. That show was on from 1993 to 1994. Both of these were comedy shows. Adam Jeffries won two Young Artist Awards during his career.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Adam Jeffries was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. This was around the year 1976. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child, Adam loved to perform. He acted in plays at his school. He also performed in local community theater groups.

In the mid-1980s, Adam and his mother moved. They went to Los Angeles, California. This move was so Adam could start an acting career.

Acting Career Highlights

Adam Jeffries appeared in several TV shows. He also acted in TV movies. Then, he got a big role. He was cast as Lester Freeman in the Fox comedy show True Colors. This series was about a family. It showed an interracial couple. They had children from their past marriages.

The show's creator, Michael J. Weithorn, said Dulé Hill also tried out for the part. But Adam Jeffries was chosen. This was because of his great sense of humor. A reviewer for The New York Times, John J. O'Connor, thought Adam was charming. He liked Adam in the role of Lester. Adam won two Young Artist Awards for his work on this show. The series ended in 1992.

The next year, Adam played Thea Vidale's oldest son. His character was Jarvis Turrell, Jr. This was in the ABC series Thea. The show was on for a short time. Adam received his third Young Artist Award nomination. This was for being part of the best group of young actors in a TV series.

In 1995, he appeared in an episode of The Client. This was another short-lived series. It was based on a popular 1994 movie. Adam played a student in that episode. Adam also made guest appearances on other shows. These included Family Matters and The Wonder Years. He had a small role in the movie Ghost Dad (1990). This was his only role in a feature film.

After his role on The Client, Adam took a break. He did not act for five years. In 2000, he had a role in the TV show Days of Our Lives. He also appeared as a guest star on the comedy show Just Shoot Me!. His last acting role was in 2003. It was in a TV movie called Newton.

Filmography

Adam Jeffries appeared in these films and television shows:

Awards and Nominations

Adam Jeffries received these awards and nominations for his acting: