André Holland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
André Holland
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Holland in 2019
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| Born | December 28, 1979 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
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| Education | Florida State University (BFA) New York University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
André Holland (born December 28, 1979) is an American actor. He is well-known for his role as Kevin in the 2016 movie Moonlight. This film won an Academy Award for Best Picture.
Holland has acted in many movies, TV shows, and plays. He played Dr. Algernon Edwards in the TV series The Knick (2014–2015). He was also Matt Miller in the show American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016). André played politician Andrew Young in the 2014 film Selma. He also played sportswriter Wendell Smith in the 2013 movie 42. On stage, he starred in the play Jitney on Broadway in 2017. In 2020, he took a main role in the Netflix musical show The Eddy.
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André Holland's Early Life and School Days
André Holland was born in Bessemer, Alabama, on December 28, 1979. He grew up in that city. He finished high school at John Carroll Catholic High School. This school is in Birmingham.
When he was eleven, André first acted on stage. It was in a play called Oliver! at the Birmingham Summerfest Theatre. He went to Florida State University for college. During that time, he also studied in London. In 2006, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University.
André Holland's Acting Career
Starting Out: 2006 to 2015
André Holland's first TV role was in an episode of Law & Order in 2006. Around this time, he also started acting more often in plays. In 2006, he played three different characters in a play called Blue Door. Critics gave his performance good reviews.
In 2008, he acted as Eric in the play Wig Out!. He also got his first movie role in the sports film Sugar. The next year, he played Elegba and Marcus in The Brother/Sister Plays. In 2010, he was in the play The Whipping Man. For this role, he won an award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2011, he played Julian "Fitz" Fitzgerald in the TV show Friends with Benefits. In 2013, he acted as Wendell Smith in the movie 42. The next year, in 2014, he played Andrew Young in the film Selma. He was nominated for an award for his acting in Selma.
From 2014 to 2015, he had a big role in the TV series The Knick. He acted alongside Clive Owen in this show.
Moonlight: A Big Break in 2016
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In 2016, André Holland became very famous for his role as Kevin in the movie Moonlight. He received a lot of praise for his acting. The movie won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Many film critics said Holland's acting was outstanding in Moonlight. He was part of the movie's main cast. Because of this, he was nominated for an award for Best Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He also received other nominations for his supporting role.
Recent Work: 2017 to Today
After Moonlight became a success, Holland acted in the play Jitney on Broadway in 2017. He then appeared in the fantasy adventure movie A Wrinkle in Time in 2018.
Later in 2018, he played the main character, Henry Matthew Deaver, in the TV series Castle Rock. Critics really liked his performance in this show. Since July 2018, he has also starred in a play called Othello at Shakespeare's Globe theater. In 2018, he also directed a play for the first time.
In 2022, Holland was chosen for a role in an upcoming movie called The Actor. This movie is based on a book.
Notable Film and TV Roles
André Holland has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of his most important roles:
- 2008: Sugar as Brad Johnson
- 2013: 42 as Wendell Smith
- 2014: Selma as Andrew Young
- 2014–2015: The Knick (TV series) as Dr. Algernon Edwards
- 2016: Moonlight as Kevin Jones
- 2016: American Horror Story: Roanoke (TV series) as Matt Miller
- 2018: A Wrinkle in Time as Principal James Jenkins
- 2018: Castle Rock (TV series) as Henry Deaver
- 2019: High Flying Bird as Ray Burke
- 2020: The Eddy (TV series) as Elliot Udo
- 2021: Passing as Brian Redfield
- 2022: Bones and All as Frank Yearly
See also
In Spanish: André Holland para niños
