Jermaine Crawford facts for kids

Jermaine Crawford is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He was born on October 28, 1992, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Jermaine is well-known for his role as Dukie Weems in the popular TV series The Wire, which he starred in from 2006 to 2008. He is also a second cousin to Tristan Wilds, who was another actor on The Wire.

Jermaine Crawford's Acting Journey

Jermaine Crawford started performing when he was just three years old. He has appeared in many plays and movies. His early experiences helped him become the talented actor he is today.

Early Stage Performances

Jermaine had important roles in several theater shows. He performed in Children of Eden at the Ford Theatre. He also appeared in Carousel and The Miracle Worker at the Olney Theatre. Another notable play he was in was A Midsummer Night's Dream at the historic Shakespeare Theatre Company. Besides acting, he also served as a youth spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.

Movies and Films

Jermaine Crawford has acted in various films. In 2009, he starred in A Mother's Prayer. This movie was based on a play by Alvin Moore Jr. Famous actors like Johnny Gill and Robin Givens were also in it. Later, in 2010, he appeared in the film Twelve, directed by Joel Schumacher.

Jermaine's Film Roles

Jermaine has played different characters in many movies. Here is a list of some of his film appearances:

• 2008: Explicit Ills as Tony
• 2008: An American Affair as Andre
• 2009: A Mother's Prayer as Darren
• 2010: Twelve as Nana
• 2011: Damsels in Distress as Jimbo
• 2012: Maladies as Teenager
• 2014: Cru as Richard 'RJ' Hughes Jr.
• 2017: Roxanne Roxanne as Park Jam MC
• 2019: DC Noir as Joe
• 2020: Three Pregnant Men as Julian

Television Shows

Jermaine Crawford has also been a part of many television series. His most famous role was in The Wire.

Jermaine's TV Appearances

Here are some of the TV shows where Jermaine Crawford has appeared:

• 2006–2008: The Wire as Dukie Weems (23 episodes)
• 2009: The Unusuals as Malcolm Nix (Episode: "Pilot")
• 2010: Past Life as Andre (Episode: "Pilot")
• 2011: Person of Interest as Michael Pope (Episode: "Pilot")
• 2016: The Get Down as Fernando (Episode: "Forget Safety, Be Notorious")
• 2022: We Own This City as Jaquan Dixon (6 episodes)
• To be announced: The End is Here as The Associate (Miniseries; episode: "The Agency")