Julian Horton

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Julian Horton
Born (1991-12-12) December 12, 1991 (age 33)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
Relatives Donald Faison (cousin)

Julian Horton (born December 12, 1991) is an American actor and former football player. He is best known for his role as Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix series Beauty in Black (2024). Horton transitioned from a career in sports to acting, earning recognition for his performances in film and television. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Julian Horton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. [2] He attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and later played college football as a wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks. [3] [4] [5]

Life and career

After his senior season, Horton pursued a professional football career, signing with the Tennessee Titans in May 2010 before being waived in August after playing in one preseason game. [6] [7] Horton transitioned to acting in 2018, making his film debut in Amazon Prime's The House Invictus. His early work included guest appearances on shows such as Legacies on the CW and Bruh on BET. In 2021, Horton made his theater debut with National Champions, starring alongside JK Simmons and Stephan James. In 2022, Horton appeared alongside Neal McDonough and J Alphonse Nicholson in Black Spartans. [8] [9] In 2024, Horton gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's first Netflix series Beauty in Black . [10] [11] Horton is also the first cousin of actor Donald Faison. [12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018AddictionBrandonShort
2019ClosureRyan
2020The House InvictusBarry
2020The Benefit ListBobby
2021Strictly for the Streets: Vol 1Scooter
2021 National Champions Orlando Bishop
2021Strictly for the Streets: vol. 2Bryant Bo Smith
2022ToxiCityTJ
2023 The Re-Education of Molly Singer Bouncer
2023On the Run with LoveFreddie Cole, Producer
2024Colored TagsTreyShort
2024ReleaseJulius
TBDBlack SpartansGene Washington
TBDNorth of HollywoodDaniel Anderson
TBDLeft One AliveTil

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018TakeoutBravo
2019 Legacies Cocky VampireSeason 1, Episode 15: “I'll Tell You a Story”
2019 Homicide Hunter Wade DouglasSeason 9, Episode 15: "No Good Deed"
2020 Fatal Attraction RussellSeason 9, Episode 15: "Web of Seduction"
2020 Bruh Orlando2 episodes
2020Loose AFDavis6 episodes
2021First FamilyJacori8 episodes
2020-2021NoHo: A North Hollywood StoryDaniel Anderson7 episodes
2022Tough Love: AtlantaDrew10 episodes
2023 Ruined JayceTV Movie
2024 Beauty in Black Roy16 episodes

References

  1. ↑ Gallagher, Declan (October 31, 2024). "Who plays who in Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black? Meet the cast and characters behind the Netflix drama". Entertainment Weekly.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. 1 2 Tona, Koku (September 25, 2024). "TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA Cast Interview". blackfilm.com.
  3. ↑ Murphy, Tom (August 20, 2010). "Horton stays in Petrino's sights". Gwinnett Daily Post.
  4. ↑ Voight, Kurt (August 22, 2013). "Razorbacks Julian Horton, Javontee Herndon eager to shine at WR". Tulsa World.
  5. ↑ Hammock, Will (August 12, 2009). "Horton more important than ever for GAC". Gwinnett Daily Post.
  6. ↑ "Julian". footballdb.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Papadatos, Markos (October 22, 2024). "Julian Horton talks about starring in the Netflix Tyler Perry drama series 'Beauty in Black'". Digital Journal.
  8. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Julian Horton To Play Gene Washington In Black Spartans!". That Hashtag Show. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  9. ↑ Hill-Paul, Lucas (February 19, 2023). "Black Spartans star recalls incredible life advice from Yellowstone's Neal McDonough". Daily Express.
  10. ↑ Rice, Lynette (April 4, 2024). "'Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black': Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator's First Look Deal".
  11. ↑ Cox, Michael (November 22, 2024). "JULIAN HORTON: FAITH, VULNERABILITY, AND PORTRAYING ROY'S COMPLEX JOURNEY IN TYLER PERRY'S BEAUTY IN BLACK". Perception Magazine.
  12. ↑ Starrs, Chris (December 16, 2024). "Whole New Ballgame: Gwinnett Native Julian Horton Making A Name For Himself In Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black'".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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