Jermaine Crawford facts for kids

Jermaine Crawford is an American actor born on October 28, 1992. He is most famous for his role as Dukie Weems in the TV show The Wire, which was on HBO from 2006 to 2008. Did you know he's also a second cousin to Tristan Wilds, another actor who was in The Wire?

Jermaine Crawford's Acting Journey

Jermaine Crawford started performing when he was very young, at just three years old! He has acted in many plays and movies.

Early Stage Roles

Jermaine has been in several important plays. He performed in Children of Eden at the Ford Theatre. He also acted in Carousel and The Miracle Worker at the Olney Theatre. Another big role was in William Shakespeare's famous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, at the historic Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Spreading Important Messages

Besides acting, Jermaine also used his voice for a good cause. He was a youth spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association. This means he helped share information and raise awareness about diabetes, especially among young people.

Moving to Film and TV

Jermaine also starred in the 2009 movie A Mother's Prayer. This film was based on a play by Alvin Moore Jr. and featured other well-known actors like Johnny Gill and Robin Givens. Later, in 2010, he appeared in the film Twelve, directed by Joel Schumacher.

Jermaine Crawford's Film and TV Appearances

Jermaine Crawford has appeared in many films and television shows throughout his career. Here are some of his roles:

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Television Shows