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Niles Fitch
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Fitch in 2019
Born (2001-07-12) July 12, 2001 (age 23)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2011–present
Relatives Rayshard Brooks (cousin)

Niles Fitch (born July 12, 2001) is an American actor. He started acting when he was a child. He became well-known for his role in the NBC TV show This Is Us (2016–2022). He also received praise for his acting in the movie The Fallout (2021).

About Niles Fitch's Life

Niles Fitch was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents are Frederick and Nakata Fitch. Niles now lives in Los Angeles, California. He studies at the University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts. He wants to do more than just act. He is also learning about working behind the camera.

Niles's father, Frederick, passed away from a disease called lupus when Niles was 12 years old. Lupus is a long-term illness that affects the body's immune system. Since then, Niles has worked with Lupus LA. He is an ambassador for them, helping to share information about lupus. He wants to help people who live with this condition. In 2024, Niles graduated from the University of Southern California.

Niles Fitch's Acting Career

Niles Fitch started modeling for print ads when he was four years old. His very first job was for a "back-to-school" advertisement. Later, he performed on stage for the first time in 2012. He played Young Simba in the North American tour of The Lion King. He also played a character named Emmanuel in an Off-Broadway show called Our Lady of Kibeho in 2014.

He first appeared on television in a show called Tyler Perry's House of Payne. After that, he had a regular role in Season 7 of Army Wives. His early movie roles include St. Vincent and Roman J. Israel, Esq..

Niles was chosen to play a younger version of the character Randall Pearson. This was for the NBC TV series This Is Us. This role helped him win a Screen Actors Guild Award with the other actors in the show. From Season 2 onwards, he became a main actor in the series.

In 2019, Niles also acted in the movies If Not Now, When? and Miss Virginia. In May 2019, it was announced that Niles would play Prince Tuma. This was for the 2020 Disney+ movie Secret Society of Second-Born Royals. In August 2020, he began filming for the movie The Fallout.

Niles Fitch's Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2014 St. Vincent Brooklyn
2017 Roman J. Israel, Esq. Langston Bailey
2019 If Not Now, When? Michael
2019 Miss Virginia James
2020 Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Prince Tuma Disney+ film
2021 The Fallout Quinton Hasland
2023 We Have a Ghost Fulton Presley

Niles Fitch's TV Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Tommy Brooks Episode: "Do the Fight Thing"
2013 Army Wives Deuce Recurring role (season 7), 9 episodes
2015 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Keon Williams Episode: "Transgender Bridge"
2016 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Tyler Episode: "Kimmy Meets a Celebrity!"
2016 Best Friends Whenever Elliott Episode: "Girl Code"
2016 Mistresses Noel 4 episodes (season 4)
2016–22 This Is Us 16–21 Year Old Randall Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–6)
2019 ... History Michael Patrick Episode: “Good Samaritans”
2019 Atypical Lacrosse Sam 3 episodes
2020 Social Distance Lee Graham Episode: "everything is v depressing rn"
2021 Mixed-ish Jay Episode: "On My Own"
2024 That '90s Show Cole Carson 3 episodes

Niles Fitch's Stage Performances

Year Title Role Notes
2012 The Lion King Young Simba (replacement) North American tour
2014 Our Lady of Kibeho Emmanuel Pershing Square Signature Center, Off-Broadway

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2012 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor Ten and Under Tyler Perry's House of Payne Nominated
Best Performance in Live Theater - Young Actor The Lion King, North American Tour Nominated
2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series This Is Us Won
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