Was a performer, as a child, long before starting his professional career, doing accents and putting on puppet shows for his aunt
Decided to become an actor at age 14 shortly after his family moved to Victorville, California
Attended the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center in Los Angeles
First role was in the 2009 college thesis short film Short Term 12 and then debuted as a professional actor in the 2013 feature film version alongside Brie Larson and Rami Malek
Is in the rap duo MOORS, with Los Angeles-based producer HH, a
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Awards
2020Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:nominated
2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:nominated