Peyton Alex Smith

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Peyton Alex Smith
Born (1994-06-18) June 18, 1994 (age 29)
Occupation(s)Actor, rapper
Years active2003–present

Peyton Alex Smith (born June 18, 1994) is an American actor, best known for his role as Damon Sims in the TV series All American: Homecoming as well as Rafael Waithe in The CW series Legacies and Cedric Hobbs in the TV series The Quad . [1] [2] [3]

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Smith attended Florida A&M University [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 Detroit Lee Forsythe

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Barney & Friends JamalSingle Appearance
2016 Luke Cage Chauncey
2017 The Quad Cedric HobbsMain role
Tales Miles
2018–2021 Legacies Rafael WaitheMain role (seasons 13), special guest star (season 4)
2021–2023 BMF BoomRecurring, Seasons 1-2
2021 All American Damon SimsBackdoor Pilot. Season 3, Episode 17
2022–2023 All American: Homecoming Damon SimsMain role (seasons 12) [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "'The Quad' Peyton 'Alex' Smith on Showcasing HBCU Excellence - Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | African-American News and he watches the hub". Lasentinel.net. February 15, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  2. "Who Plays Cedric On 'The Quad'? Peyton Alex Smith's Career Is Really Taking Off". Bustle.com. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  3. Yohannes, Alamin (February 19, 2022). "'All American: Homecoming' star Peyton Alex Smith on exploring his character's relationship to baseball". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (March 29, 2021). "'All American: Homecoming': Peyton Alex Smith & Cory Hardrict Among Six Cast In the CW's Planted Spinoff". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 24, 2021.