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Darrell Britt-Gibson
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Britt-Gibson at the Miami International Film Festival in October 2016
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Darrell Hadari Britt-Gibson
Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Darrell Hadari Britt-Gibson is an American actor. He is well-known for his role as Darius "O-Dog" Hill in the TV series The Wire on HBO. He has also appeared in other popular TV shows like Californication, Power, You're the Worst, and Barry. Darrell Britt-Gibson has also starred in several movies, including Keanu (2016), 20th Century Women (2016), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), and Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).
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Early Life and Education
Darrell Britt-Gibson was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. His mother is the author and journalist Donna Britt. He has an older brother, Justin Britt-Gibson, who is a screenwriter. Darrell also has a younger half-brother, Skye Merida.
He attended Hampton University before transferring to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. There, he focused on studying theater, which helped him prepare for his acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Darrell Britt-Gibson began his acting journey in 2006. His first big role was as Darius "O-Dog" Hill in the HBO crime drama The Wire. He appeared in 8 episodes of this series until 2008.
After The Wire, he acted in the film Toe to Toe in 2009. He also wrote and starred in two episodes of the web series Monday Wednesday Friday. Over the years, Darrell has made guest appearances in many TV shows. These include Southland, Shameless, The Bridge, and Major Crimes.
In 2014, Darrell Britt-Gibson took on recurring roles in several TV series. He played Darrell in Californication, Rolla in Power, and Shitstain in You're the Worst. In 2016, he co-starred in the comedy movie Keanu, playing the character Trunk.
Notable Film Roles
Darrell Britt-Gibson has been part of many exciting films. Here are some of his key movie roles:
- Keanu (2016): He played Trunk in this comedy film.
- 20th Century Women (2016): He acted as Julian in this movie. The cast was nominated for awards for their acting together.
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017): He played Jerome in this critically acclaimed film. The cast won awards for their ensemble performance.
- Just Mercy (2019): He appeared as Darnell Houston.
- Judas and the Black Messiah (2021): He played the role of Bobby Rush.
- Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021) and Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021): He played Martin P. Franklin in these horror films.
- She Taught Love (2024): He played Frank Cooper and also helped write the movie.
Key Television Appearances
Darrell Britt-Gibson has also had many important roles on television:
- The Wire (2006–2008): His breakthrough role as Darius "O-Dog" Hill in 8 episodes.
- Californication (2014): He played Darrell in 6 episodes.
- Power (2014): He appeared as Rolla in 4 episodes.
- You're the Worst (2014–2017): He was known as Dale "Shitstain" in 17 episodes.
- Barry (2018–2023): He played Jermaine in 16 episodes of this popular series.
- We Own This City (2022): He played Jemell Rayam in 6 episodes.
Darrell Britt-Gibson continues to be an active actor, taking on various roles in both movies and television shows.
See also
In Spanish: Darrell Britt-Gibson para niños
