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 famous for his work in video games, movies, and TV shows. He is best known as the voice and motion capture actor for the superhero Miles Morales in several Marvel projects, including the popular Marvel's Spider-Man video games.
For his role as Miles Morales, Jeter has won major awards. In 2021, he won a D.I.C.E. Award for the game Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. In 2024, he won another D.I.C.E. Award and a prestigious BAFTA Games Award for his performance in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. He also voiced the character Sam in the hit video game The Last of Us (2013).
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Early Life and First Steps in Entertainment
Nadji Jeter was born in Atlanta, Georgia. From a young age, his parents saw that he was a talented dancer, actor, and comedian. When he was just nine years old, he danced at a special event for the singer Usher's foundation. He was also a dancing mascot for the Atlanta Hawks, a professional basketball team.
In 2007, when he was about 11, Jeter and his family moved to Los Angeles to help him build his acting career.
Career Highlights
Jeter's career includes a mix of live-action roles and voice acting. He has appeared in movies, TV shows, and some of the biggest video games.
The Voice of a Superhero: Miles Morales
Jeter's most famous role is providing the voice for Miles Morales. He first played the character in the animated TV show Spider-Man in 2017.
He became even more famous for playing Miles in the Insomniac Games video game series. He used both his voice and motion capture to bring the character to life. Motion capture is when an actor wears a special suit with sensors, and their movements are recorded to create a digital character.
His performances as Miles Morales in the games have been a huge success:
- Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020)
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2023)
Other Famous Roles
Before becoming Spider-Man, Jeter had many other important roles.
- Video Games: In 2013, he played Sam in the award-winning video game The Last of Us.
- Movies: He acted alongside Adam Sandler in the comedy movies Grown Ups (2010) and Grown Ups 2 (2013), where he played Andre McKenzie. He also appeared in The Fifth Wave (2016) and Wonder (2017).
- Television: Jeter had guest roles in popular TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and Everybody Hates Chris. He also had a main role in the family sitcom Reed Between the Lines.
Helping Others
Besides acting, Jeter is dedicated to charity work. He is a Star Power Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation, an organization that helps seriously ill children and their families.
He has also been involved with the singer Usher's New Look Foundation since he was a child. In 2013, the foundation gave him the Global Youth Leadership Award for his positive work.
Awards and Recognition
Jeter has been recognized with several major awards for his role as Miles Morales / Spider-Man.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2021 | 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
