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Tramell Tillman
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| Born | June 17, 1985 |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Tramell Tillman (born June 17, 1985) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing the character Seth Milchick in the TV show Severance, which you can watch on Apple TV+. He started acting professionally in 2015.
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About Tramell Tillman
Tramell Tillman grew up in Largo, Maryland, which is near Washington, D.C. He has five older brothers and sisters. After finishing Eleanor Roosevelt High School in 2003, he went to Xavier University of Louisiana. He first planned to study medicine, but he found that he didn't enjoy those classes very much.
In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina affected New Orleans, he moved to Jackson State University. There, he decided to change what he was studying. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications in 2008, graduating with the highest honors (called summa cum laude). Later, in 2014, he earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tennessee. He was the first African American man to complete that program.
Tramell Tillman has shared that his mother encouraged him to try acting. This helped him to become less shy.
Tramell Tillman's Acting Career
Tramell Tillman has appeared in movies, TV shows, and plays.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Sweethearts | Coach Reese | |
| 2025 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | TBA | This movie is still being made. |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Difficult People | Good Samaritan | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Dietland | Steven | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Elementary | Detective Ocasio | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Godfather of Harlem | Bobby Robinson | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Hunters | Detective Sommers | 2 episodes |
| 2022–present | Severance | Seth Milchick | 10 episodes |
On Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 2018 | Carmen Jones | Sergeant Brown | Classic Stage Company | Performed Off-Broadway in New York City. |
| 2019 | The Great Society | Bob Moses, various characters | Lincoln Center Theatre | Performed on Broadway in New York City. |
| 2022 | Good Night, Oscar | Alvin Finney | Goodman Theatre | Performed in Chicago. |
| 2024 | .... Meet. Fan. | Logan | MCC Theater | Performed Off-Broadway in New York City. |
Awards and Recognition
Tramell Tillman has been recognized for his acting work.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | |
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| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Group in a Drama Series | Severance | Nominated |
