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Brandon P Bell Biography

Birth Name:Brandon P Bell

Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California's School of Theater
  • Made his screen acting debut in the film "Mission: Impossible III" in 2006
  • Became interested in acting at a young age and appeared in plays with the African American Children's Theater
  • Quote: "Good art is always socially relevant, and its themes are universal․․․People can get more of an understanding through art․․․it can change the way they think․ [It] allows people to be open to different perspectives․"
  • Had a recurring role as Coach Medlock in "Switched at Birth" in 2012
  • Best known for his role as Jake Madsen in "Hollywood Heights" and as Troy Fairbanks in "Dear White People․"

Awards

  • 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male: nominated
  • 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series: nominated