Devon Terrell facts for kids

Devon Terrell is an actor from Australia, born on October 23, 1992. He is famous for playing a young Barack Obama in the movie Barry. He also played Arthur in the Netflix show Cursed.

About Devon Terrell's Early Life

Devon Terrell was born in Long Beach, California, USA. His father was African-American and his mother was Anglo-Indian. When he was five years old, his family moved to Perth, Western Australia. He grew up in a place called Forest Lakes in Thornlie.

After finishing high school at Lynwood Senior High School, he went to Edith Cowan University. There, he studied drama education. Later, he graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2013.

Devon Terrell's Acting Career

Devon Terrell's first acting job was in a TV mini-series called Codes of Conduct. This show was directed by Steve McQueen. However, the series was stopped after only the first episode was filmed.

Playing Young Barack Obama

Next, Devon tried out for the movie Barry. This film was about Barack Obama's college years. Devon felt a special connection to Obama. He had dreamed of playing Obama since he was 19 years old.

To get ready for the role, Devon worked with a special coach. This coach helped him learn Obama's accent and way of speaking. He also watched many of Obama's speeches. He got the part after only one audition.

Devon also trained to act like the left-handed Obama. He learned to write and play basketball with his left hand. He read Obama's book Dreams from My Father three times. This helped him understand Obama's thoughts and feelings. When the movie came out, people praised his acting.

Becoming King Arthur

After Barry, Devon played Arthur in the Netflix show Cursed. The first season of this show was released on July 17, 2020.

Other TV Shows

Devon also played a character named Cliff in the comedy TV series Rap Sh!t. This show, created by Issa Rae, started on July 21, 2022, on HBO Max.

In August 2024, it was announced that Devon joined the TV series The Assassin. This show is a crime thriller.

Devon Terrell's Movies and TV Shows

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In Spanish: Devon Terrell para niños