Michael Rainey Jr. Biography

Fast Facts

• Early in his career, he was cast in Sesame Street, and also appeared in various commercials and music videos
• Made his feature film debut in the Italian drama Un altro mondo, in 2010
• Living in Italy for a year starring in Un altro mondo, he became fluent in Italian and fully embraced the culture
• Played eight year old Cecil Gaines - Forest Whitaker's character - in the 2013 drams Lee Daniels' The Butler
• Frequently gives back to his community, working with youths and supplying coats and food for the homeless