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Demetrius Grosse
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| Born | February 26, 1981 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Demetrius Grosse (born February 26, 1981) is an American actor. He is well-known for his roles in movies and TV shows. Some of his famous parts include Rock in the film Straight Outta Compton and Emmett Yawners in the TV series Banshee. He also played Errol in Justified and Baron Samedi in Heroes.
Demetrius Grosse is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will play Eric Williams / Grim Reaper in the Disney+ series Wonder Man.
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Early Life and Education
Demetrius Grosse was born in Washington, D.C.. He started acting in plays when he was a child. He learned to act, sing, and dance at the Summer Musical Theater Workshop. Before becoming a full-time actor, Grosse worked as a barber in Los Angeles.
After high school, Grosse went to Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. He earned a special award there called the Andrew Carnegie Undergraduate Grant for his artistic talent. In 2002, he also studied at Howard University College of Fine Arts in Washington D.C.
Acting Career Highlights
Demetrius Grosse has appeared in many popular TV shows and movies. He is known for playing different kinds of characters. His first acting role was in the TV show Numbers in 2005.
He has been in films like Straight Outta Compton (2015) and Saving Mr. Banks (2013). On television, he has appeared in Westworld, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Bones, and Dexter.
Playing Deputy Emmett Yawners in Banshee
On the TV series Banshee, Demetrius Grosse played Deputy Emmett Yawners. He was a main character for the first two seasons. Deputy Yawners worked for the Banshee County Sheriff's Department. He was known as a good family man and a moral character on the show. In the second season finale, he bravely protected his pregnant wife.
Playing Errol in Justified
Demetrius Grosse also had a recurring role as Errol Butler in Justified. Errol was the right-hand man for a character named Ellstin Limehouse. Errol often tried to make his own plans to gain power, sometimes without his boss's permission. In the show's final season, Errol was revealed to be alive. He helped Limehouse and even took a bullet to protect him.
Playing Baron Samedi in Heroes
In the TV series Heroes, Grosse played Baron Samedi. This character was a warlord who had escaped from a special facility. Baron Samedi had incredibly strong skin that could not be harmed by bullets or other weapons. His skin was like an unbreakable armor.
Playing Detective Kevin Wolfe in The Rookie
Demetrius Grosse played Detective Kevin Wolfe in the ABC police show The Rookie. Detective Wolfe worked for the Los Angeles Police Department. He often worked with other officers on important cases.
Detective Wolfe and his partner, Detective Elijah Vestri, were part of a big undercover operation. This operation targeted a criminal named Marcus Vance. During this case, an undercover officer was seriously injured. Later, Wolfe and Vestri were ambushed and shot. Vestri died, but Wolfe survived and continued his police work. His character showed how tough and dedicated police officers can be.
Investigation into Workplace Claims (2019)
In 2019, there were some public concerns about the TV show The Rookie. An actress on the show made claims about her experiences while working there. She mentioned Demetrius Grosse in her claims.
The studio that made the show, Entertainment One, started an independent investigation. They hired a law firm and another company to look into the claims. They interviewed many people and reviewed evidence.
The investigation finished on September 17, 2019. It found that the claims made by the actress, including those against Demetrius Grosse, were not supported by evidence. Grosse's lawyer stated that the actor had been unfairly criticized but was glad the investigation cleared his name. The show continued after this situation.
Film Roles
Demetrius Grosse has acted in many films. Here are some of them:
- 2006: Sofia For Now as Postal Clerk
- 2009: A Quiet Fire as The Stranger/David (This film won an award at a film festival)
- 2011: The Inheritance as Ancestor Henry
- 2013: This Is Martin Bonner as Locy (This film won an Audience Award at the Sundance Awards)
- 2013: Saving Mr. Banks as Bartender
- 2015: Straight Outta Compton as Rock
- 2016: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi as DS Agent Dave Ubben
- 2018: Rampage as Colonel Blake
- 2020: Body Cam as Gary
- 2024: Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot as Reverend W.C. Martin
Television Roles
Demetrius Grosse has also appeared in many television series:
- 2005: Numb3rs (2 episodes)
- 2006: Dexter (2 episodes)
- 2007: CSI: Miami as Chuck Greene
- 2007: NCIS as Atif Nukunda
- 2008: Bones as Tucker Payne
- 2008–2009: ER as Officer Newkirk (5 episodes)
- 2012, 2015: Justified as Errol (13 episodes)
- 2013–2014: Banshee as Deputy Emmett Yawners (16 episodes)
- 2016: Westworld as Deputy Foss (4 episodes)
- 2017–2018: Frontier as Charleston (8 episodes)
- 2018–2019: The Rookie as Det. Kevin Wolfe (5 episodes)
- 2020–2022: Fear the Walking Dead as Emile LaRoux and Josiah LaRoux
- 2025: Wonder Man as Eric Williams / Grim Reaper (a Disney+ series)
Video Games
Demetrius Grosse has also lent his voice to video games:
- 2011: L.A. Noire as Jermaine Jones
- 2016: NBA 2K17 as Washington Falls
- 2019: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as Sergeant Marcus Griggs
Awards and Recognition
Demetrius Grosse has received several awards and nominations for his acting:
- 2009: Won the Sirrocco Award at the AOF Film Festival for A Quiet Fire.
- 2013: Won the Audience Award at the Sundance Awards for This Is Martin Bonner.
- 2014: Won Best Actor in a Short Film at the Idyllwild IIFC for Counter.
- 2024: Won Best American Actor at the Septimius Awards for The Sound of Hope.
- 2024: Won Best Actor at the Red Letter Awards for The Sound of Hope.
- 2025: Won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Golden Crowd Award for The Sound of Hope.
Producing Work
Besides acting, Demetrius Grosse has also worked as a producer on several projects:
- 2009: A Quiet Fire (Short Film, Producer)
- 2010: Moonshiner (Short Film, Associate Producer)
- 2013: Last Cry For Katrina (Documentary, Executive Producer)
