Nadji Jeter facts for kids
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Nadji Jeter
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Jeter at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2023
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| Born | October 18, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Nadji Anthony Jeter (born October 18, 1996) is an American actor. He is famous for his voice work and acting in video games. Nadji is best known as the voice of Miles Morales. He plays Miles in the Marvel's Spider-Man video game series. He also voiced Sam in the adventure game The Last of Us.
Nadji has won important awards for his acting. In 2021, he won a D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Character. This was for his role as Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. He also won a BAFTA Award in 2024. This award was for his work in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
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Early Life and Talents
Nadji Anthony Jeter was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 18, 1996. From a young age, his parents saw he had many talents. He was good at dancing, acting, and making people laugh.
When he was 9, Nadji performed as a dancer. This was at a special event for Usher's New Look Foundation. He also danced as a mascot for the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. In 2007, he moved to Los Angeles to follow his dream of becoming an actor.
Acting Career Highlights
Nadji Jeter has played many exciting roles. One of his most popular roles is the voice of Miles Morales. He has voiced Miles in several Marvel projects. These include the animated TV show Spider-Man (2017). He also voiced Miles in the video games Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020). He continued this role in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2023).
Besides voice acting, Nadji has appeared in live-action shows and movies. He was a guest star on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2007). He also appeared in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris (2008). Nadji was in the comedy films Grown Ups (2010) and Grown Ups 2 (2013). He also starred in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines. In 2011, he was even the face of Coca-Cola in commercials.
Giving Back to the Community
Nadji Jeter cares about helping others. He is a Star Power Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation. This foundation helps seriously ill children.
He has also been involved with Usher's New Look Foundation since he was six. This foundation helps young people find their passions. In 2013, Nadji received the Global Youth Leadership Award. This award recognized his important work with the foundation.
Awards and Recognition
Nadji Jeter has been recognized for his amazing performances. He has won and been nominated for several prestigious awards.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | British Academy Games Awards | Performer in a Leading Role | Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales | Nominated | |
| D.I.C.E. Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Character | Won | |||
| 2024 | D.I.C.E. Awards | Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | Won | ||
| British Academy Games Awards | Performer in a Leading Role | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Nadji Jeter para niños
