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Quick facts for kids Amin Joseph
Joseph in 2019
Born	April 26, 1980 (1980-04-26) (age 45) Queens, New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	Howard University
Occupation	Actor producer director
Years active	2004–present

Amin Joseph (born April 26, 1980) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is well-known for playing Jerome Saint in the TV show Snowfall.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Amin Joseph was born in Queens, New York City, on April 26, 1980. His father was from Antigua and his mother was from South Carolina. He grew up in Harlem, New York City.

He began his acting career in 2004. His first TV appearance was in an action drama called Rage and Discipline. From there, his career grew quickly. He took on many roles in films and TV shows.

Amin Joseph's Acting Career

After his first film, Amin Joseph continued to act in independent movies. He first appeared on television in 2007 in the crime drama series The Shield. That same year, he was in a short film called The Wall.

In 2007, he also played an M.P. (military police) in the science fiction horror film The Mist. Later, in 2010, he played a pirate leader in the action movie The Expendables.

Joseph took on a main role in the 2013 TV series Zane's The Jump Off. He played a character named Dmitri Vance. He also appeared as Frankie in the 2017 comedy film Baywatch. In 2018, he played Kevin Gaines in the crime film City of Lies.

Starring in Snowfall

In 2017, Amin Joseph joined the cast of the FX crime drama Snowfall. He played Jerome Saint, who was the uncle of the main character, Franklin Saint. He was a key part of the show until it ended in 2023.

Behind the Scenes: Production Company

Amin Joseph also has his own company called Dark Energy Pictures. This company creates movies and TV shows. They focus on action, horror, and science fiction stories.

Their film Call Me King is an action thriller. It shows their goal to create stories that feature many different cultures and languages.

Giving Back: Charity Work

Amin Joseph cares about helping others. He works with a group in Los Angeles called The Awareness Movement. This group creates content to help police and local communities talk to each other in a good way. They also help people in cities have their voices heard when it comes to voting.

He also volunteers at schools in Los Angeles. He teaches acting classes, focusing on plays written by famous African American writers.

Personal Life

Amin Joseph lives in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles