Tristan Mack Wilds Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for "The Secret Life of Bees" in 2008
• Was nominated for a NAMIC Vision Award for Best Performance - Drama for "The Wire" in 2009
• Was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards for "90210," one for Choice TV Breakout Star: Male in 2009 and one for Choice TV Actor: Drama in 2010
• His first role was the character A․J․ on the 2005 TV mini-series "Miracle's Boys․"
• Quote: "(On using his middle name as a stage name): "I didn't want any connotation with the actor side of me or for anyone to think, 'Aw, it's just another role that he's playing!' I have to show the real․""
• Best known for his role as Dixon Wilson in "90210," as Michael Lee in "The Wire," and as Ray "Junior" Gannon in "Red Tails․"
• His musical performing name is Mack and he released his debut album "New York: A Love Story" and it's first single "Own It" in 2013
• Has appeared in the music videos for Alicia Keys' "Teenage Love Affair" and Jay Z's "Roc Boys․"