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Niles Fitch
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Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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July 12, 2001
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).
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |