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Renell Gibbs

Acting

0.2 Popularity New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Renell was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Over the past decade, Renell has studied with an array of acting teachers, acquired the knowledge of multiple acting techniques, and appeared in a long list of film and television productions. Recently, Renell played the role of Jay in Barbershop: The N...

Biography

Renell was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Over the past decade, Renell has studied with an array of acting teachers, acquired the knowledge of multiple acting techniques, and appeared in a long list of film and television productions. Recently, Renell played the role of Jay in Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) that was directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film grossed over 55 million dollars worldwide and won the All Def Movie Award in 2017 for the Best Squadd in a Motion Picture.

In 2017, Renell played the role of James Hick in The Case for Christ. The film was directed by Jon Gunn and received multiple nominations that included Best Film for Families in 2018 (MovieGuide Awards) and the Dove Inspirational Film of the Year Award in 2017.

Renell is also known for playing the role of Larry in Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story (2013). The VH1 biopic told the story of the legendary musical trio and was directed by Charles Stone III.

Other television credits include guest starring roles in the hit television shows, Atlanta, Preacher, Black Lightning, Ozark and Being Mary Jane. Additional film credits include the roles of Jase in Hours (featuring Paul Walker); Lamarco in When The Game Stands Tall (Directed by Thomas Carter); Tyrone in Bayou Caviar and Rod in Merry Wish-Mas.

When he is not acting, Renell mentors youth in his hometown of New Orleans.

Filmography 30

2022
2021
Sacrifice TV

as Trench

2021
Blue Bayou Movie

as Reggie

2021
Blast Beat Movie

as 40-T (uncredited)

2020
Safety Movie

as Jarren

2020
Body Cam Movie

as Tre

2020
Amazing Stories TV

as Barber

2018
Merry Wishmas Movie

as Rod

2018
Bayou Caviar Movie

as Tyrone

2018
Black Lightning TV

as Kyrie

2018
Black Lightning TV

as Young Dad

2017
Ozark TV

as Marco

2017
Silk Scream Movie

as Tank

2017
The Case for Christ Movie

as James Dixon

2016
Atlanta TV

as Dude

2016
Roots TV

as Black Soldier

2016
Preacher TV

as PaPa BeBe Junior

2016
2016
Game of Silence TV

as Robby Winters

2015
Heist Movie

as Tagger

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Place of Birth New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Years Active 2008 - 2022
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
30 Total Credits
15 Movie Roles
15 TV Roles
1 Photos