Devin Way

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Devin Way
Born (1992-05-31) May 31, 1992 (age 31)
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2008–present

Devin Way (born May 31, 1992) is an American actor and model. He starred in the Peacock drama series Queer as Folk and in 2024 joined the cast of BET comedy-drama series, Sistas .

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Life and career

Way was born in Lufkin, Texas, and graduated from the Central High School in 2010. [1] He later began modeling and in 2012 won Kim Dawson Agency model search. [2] [3] In 2019 he was cast in a recurring role as Dr. Blake Simms in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy . He also appeared in an episode of Station 19 in 2020. [4] In 2021, Way was cast as one of leads in the Peacock drama series Queer as Folk , a re-imagining of the Channel 4 1999 British TV series Queer as Folk. [5] The series received positive reviews from critics but was canceled after single season. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] In January 2024, Way was cast in a series regular role as Jordan Williams in the BET comedy-drama series, Sistas replacing Sean Sagar who originally played the role during season 6. [11]

Personal life

Way is openly gay. [12] [13]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 David & Fatima Jerusalem Nightclub Patron
2019–2020 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Blake Simms8 episodes
2020 Station 19 Dr. Blake SimmsEpisode: "I Know This Bar"
2020Almost TrueBoyfriendShort film
2021The MatchJaydenShort film
2022 Queer as Folk Brodie BeaumontSeries regular, 8 episodes
2024–present Sistas Jordan WilliamsSeries regular

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