Marvel's Netflix - Luke Cage cast Credit Gallery view
by FilmTVDiversity | created - 30 Aug 2016 | updated - 30 Aug 2016 | PublicA curated list of the credited cast to watch for in Marvel's Netflix, Luke Cage series premiering Sept 30th, 2016
1. Mike Colter
Actor | Luke Cage
Mike was born to Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Lee Colter Sr. He attended Benedict College where he was mentored and groomed his drama professor Scott Blanks. After transferring to the University of South Carolina where he attained a B.A. degree in theater, Mike went on to study at Mason Gross School of the ...
2. Mahershala Ali
Actor | Leave the World Behind
Mahershala Ali is fast becoming one of the freshest and most in-demand faces in Hollywood with his extraordinarily diverse skill set and wide-ranging background in film, television, and theater.
He can be seen in the independent feature film, Moonlight, as well as reprising his role in The Hunger ...
3. Frankie Faison
Actor | Coming to America
Frankie Faison was born on June 10, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Coming to America (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989) and White Chicks (2004). He is married to Samantha Jupiter Faison. He was previously married to Jane Mandel.
4. Erik LaRay Harvey
Actor | Luke Cage
Erik LaRay Harvey is an actor, known for Luke Cage (2016), Boardwalk Empire (2010) and Twister (1996). He hails from the Anacostia neighborhood in south-east Washington D.C. As a young man, his family resided in Togo, Senegal, Tanzania and Kenya. He went on to study acting at NYU Tisch School of ...
5. Darius Kaleb
Actor | Luke Cage
Darius Kaleb is known for Luke Cage (2016), Steps (2021) and Honor Among Thieves (2022).
6. Simone Missick
Actress | All Rise
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Simone always knew she was meant to perform. Growing up, Simone spent years playing the violin, singing, and playing sports before she decided to focus on acting. While in her first year as an English major at Howard University, she decided to take a theatre for ...
7. Theo Rossi
Actor | Emily the Criminal
Theo Rossi was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. Theo is an actor and producer, known for Emily the Criminal (2022), Sons of Anarchy (2008) and Army of the Dead (2021). Theo has been married to Meghan McDermott since November 17, 2014. They have two children.
8. Kellen C Wingate
Kellen C Wingate was born in Wilmington Delaware on April 8th,1982. He moved to Spring Valley,NY at a young age where he still lives til this day. His Mother (Roxanne Watson) a retired retail manager, Father (Bruce Wingate) construction consultant are his driving force. He was a 3 sport athlete in ...
9. Alfre Woodard
Actress | Star Trek: First Contact
Alfre Woodard was born on November 8, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children of Constance, a homemaker, and Marion H. Woodard, an interior designer. She was named by her godmother, who claimed she saw a vision of Alfre's name written out in gold letters. A former high school ...
10. Jaiden Kaine
Actor | The Vampire Diaries
Jaiden Kaine is a SAG/AFTRA award-winning actor, who has built a dynamic career as a versatile performer shining in roles in both film and television. Kaine is perhaps best known for his role as Beau in the CW's hit series The Vampire Diaries (2016), starring alongside Ian Somerhalder and Paul ...
11. Justin Michael Woods
Special_effects | The Dark Knight
Justin Michael Woods was born on April 16, 1988 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Dark Knight (2008), A Quiet Place Part II (2020) and Can't Make You Love Me.
12. Jade Wu
Actress | The Afterparty
2023 marks AppleTV's long awaited Season Two of the Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao led mystery comedy series by Oscar winning team Chris Miller and Phil Lord, The Afterparty, with Jade creating the major recurring role of Aunt Ruth.
Also a screenwriter, Jade placed in the 2023 Screencraft...
13. Jeremiah Craft
Actor | Girls5eva
Jeremiah Craft is a charismatic young man whose humor will quickly capture your attention. While we've seen him in Bill & Ted Face the Music, Luke Cage, and The Last O.G., he's now flexing his skills in Peacock's original series Girls5eva. In this quirky comedy, Craft is sharing the screen with the...
14. Manny Perez
Actor | Sound of Freedom
Manny Perez is becoming one of the most recognized Latino Actors in Hollywood. He has embarked into the most pivotal steps in his career. In the past few years he has been cast from leads to co-starring roles in over a dozen films; in major and independent releases.
He also won an Alma Award in 2008...
15. Tijuana Ricks
Actress | Luke Cage
Tijuana Ricks grew up in Gramercy, Louisiana.
Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a double major in Performing Arts and Psychology and was a member of the sketch comedy troupe, Kaktabulz.
Tijuana received her MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama and lives in Los Angeles.
16. David Chen
Actor | The Walking Dead: Dead City
A North Jersey Native, David Chen is no stranger to wild action scenes. David started learning martial arts at the age of five. He studied many forms of martial arts for over 15 years including Karate, NINJITSU, TAE-KWON-DO, and Shaolin Kung Fu. David is of mixed heritage sharing, Samoan, African ...
17. Curtiss Cook
Actor | Shutter Island
Curtiss Cook was born on October 2, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Shutter Island (2010), The Interpreter (2005) and West Side Story (2021).
18. Cassandra Freeman
Actress | Inside Man
Cassandra Freeman was born on October 1, 1978 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Inside Man (2006), Luke Cage (2016) and Atlanta (2016). She is married to Tom Paul. They have one child.
19. Clark Jackson
Director | Ghosttown Ballers
Clark Jackson is an award-winning stage, television, and film actor based in New York City. A graduate of Stanford University and the Yale School of Drama, where he received his MFA in Acting, Clark is a usual suspect on network television and on Broadway.
Recently, he's appeared on Bull (CBS) as ...
20. Jared Kemp
Actor | Luke Cage
Jared Michael Kemp was born April 1, 1994 in New York City to the late Bahamian singer Johnny Kemp and Deirdre Fisher-Kemp. Jared began to develop an interest in acting while attending Wagner Junior Middle School when he was introduced to Shakespeare by his English teacher Gail Badillo and ...
21. P.J. Marshall
Actor | Mindhunter
PJ Marshall is an American actor known for his versatility, forceful onscreen presence, and athleticism.. He began his career with guest roles on television, appearing on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Oz, and Law & Order: L.A. Marshall soon added movies to his resume, appearing in a variety of...
22. Jeremy Sample
Stunts | Selma
Jeremy Sample is known for Selma (2014), Lovecraft Country (2020) and When They See Us (2019).
24. Jacob Vargas
Actor | Mr. Iglesias
Jacob Vargas began his acting career when he was discovered breakdancing in a schoolyard at age 12. His introduction to acting came with a bit part as a breakdancer on the hit TV show Diff'rent Strokes (1978). In 1995 he won the very first ALMA Award (for Emerging Artist of the Year) for his work ...
25. Sean Ringgold
Actor | Notorious
Sean Ringgold was born on November 3, 1977 and raised in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York. Before becoming an actor, he spent many years working as a Body Guard for BET's 106 and Park. He is best known for playing Shaun Evans on the popular ABC Soap Opera, One Life to Live. His current projects ...
26. Gerard Cordero
Actor | Clean
Gerard Cordero is an American actor from Queens, New York. Gerard is known for his role as 'Big Al' in Season Six of Ray Donovan (2013), Gerard has appeared in multiple network television series, studio feature films, independent feature films and short films.
With it's theatrical release in January...
27. R. Marcus Taylor
Actor | Straight Outta Compton
At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to ...
28. Rob Morgan
Actor | Mudbound
Rob Morgan was born on February 24, 1973 in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Mudbound (2017), Don't Look Up (2021) and Bull (2019).
29. Sean Archer
Stunts | The Blacklist
Sean Archer is known for The Blacklist (2013), Power (2014) and Blue Bloods (2010).
30. Johnny Alexander
Actor | The Chi
Johnny Alexander is known for The Chi (2018), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Tales of the Walking Dead (2022).
31. Reginald L. Barnes
Actor | Chintu Ka Birthday
Reginald L. Barnes was born on September 28, 1980 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. He is an actor, known for Chintu Ka Birthday (2020), FBI: Most Wanted (2020) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019).
32. Kelvin McGrue
Actor | Luke Cage
Kelvin McGrue is known for Luke Cage (2016), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
33. Brian Marc
Actor | White Girl
Brian Marc is known for White Girl (2016), The Kill Team (2019) and Luke Cage (2016).
34. Lee R. Sellars
Actor | Groundhog Day
Lee R. Sellars is known for Groundhog Day (1993), Jules (2023) and The Savages (2007).
35. Norma Aurel
Actress | Luke Cage
Norma Aurel is known for Luke Cage (2016), Red Butterfly (2014) and Succession (2018).
36. Akua Santewa
Actress | Luke Cage
Akua Santewa is known for Luke Cage (2016) and Don't Let the Night End (2019).
37. Elijah Boothe
Actor | A Rainy Day in New York
Elijah Boothe is one of the most sought after and unique young actors in Hollywood. His breakout role came in 2016 with Netflix's Luke Cage, an adaptation of the Marvel comic book series. Elijah plays "Young Cottonmouth", alongside Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali. Elijah also had the pleasure ...
38. Nancy Cejari
Actress | Ravenna Lives
Nancy Cejari is known for Ravenna Lives (2022), Scriptless Short Films (2016) and Scriptless MD (2015).
39. Ninja N. Devoe
Actress | Green Book
Theatrically trained actress Ninja N. Devoe has played challenging roles in some of the biggest film and television projects of the past few years. Highlights include fan favorite Aisha Axton, a street-smart Harlem girl in Marvel's LUKE CAGE, opposite Mike Colter and Emmy Award-winning Ron Cephas ...
40. Hugues Faustin
Actor | Blindspot
Hugues Faustin was born to Haitian parents Huguette and Samuel Faustin. He was born in Brussels Belgium then later moved to the United States. The oldest of three, Hugues has always displayed high amounts of energy and character whether it be on the field playing sports or entertaining crowds and ...
41. A.J. Franklin
Actor | The Wright Path
A.J. Franklin was born in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York. During his upbringing in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was raised as a child, A.J. studied instrumental music and theater.
Franklin has since returned to the New York area to make his mark on the Television and Film ...
42. Teniece Divya Johnson
Stunts | Gotham
Teniece Divya Johnson is known for Gotham (2014), Blue Bloods (2010) and Heroin(e) (2018).
43. Nicholas Marocola
Actor | Brooklyn Betrayal
Nicholas Marocola was born on November 19, 1974 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Brooklyn Betrayal, By Any Means (2017) and American Trial: The Eric Garner Story (2019).
44. Tristan Laurence
Actor | General Hospital
Tristan Laurence is known for General Hospital (1963), Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story (2022) and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).
45. Sonia Braga
Actress | Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos
Sônia Braga was born June 8, 1950, in Maringá, Paraná State, Brazil, to a seamstress mother and a realtor father. She starred in the film adaptation of Jorge Amado's Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976), in the central role of Dona Flor. She earned American recognition and a Golden Globe ...
46. Jennifer Brito
Actress | Luke Cage
With her outgoing, boss girl personality and positive mindset- Jennifer Brito handles every task with confidence, passion and determination.. And kills it every time! Jennifer has experience in Theatre, TV, Film and been in the business for 10 years. Her Netflix debut was a recurring role on the ...
47. Emmanuel Brown
Actor | Blindspot
Emmanuel Brown was born on February 14, 1982 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He developed a love for acting and the martial arts at an early age. Fostering a love for the movies led him to want to be an actor. He performed in school plays in elementary school and middle school, which was around the ...
48. Andrew Casanova
Actor | For Life
Andrew Casanova is known for For Life (2020), Blue Bloods (2010) and FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
49. Deshane Granger
Actor | Annie
Deshane Granger was born on January 3, 1971 in the USA. He is an actor, known for Annie (2014), Luke Cage (2016) and The Last O.G. (2018).
50. Rosario Dawson
Actress | Rent
This stunning and resourceful actress has been primarily a film player thus far. Only recently has she been opening herself up more to doing television (the series Gemini Division (2008), which she executive-produced), and animated voice-overs. Dawson's powerhouse talent stands out the most in edgy...
51. Isaac Esau Gay
Actor | Luke Cage
Isaac Esau Gay is from Brooklyn, New York.
Maggie Flanigan Studio Alumni 2017.
Movie Credits Reunion 108. Theatre credits include: JD Lawrence's Jury Duty at B.B Kings, Code of Silence at St. Clements's Theatre, Bedlam, Don't Kill Me, I Love You, Fantasy Restaurant, Don't Be Goin Deep, Forth With ...
52. Andre Jackson
Writer | Magnum P.I.
Andre Jackson was born the first of two children in the small Arkansas Delta town of Forrest City. His father is of African American and Native American (Sioux) descent and his mother is of African American and White English descent. He and his sister Nikky spent much of their childhood in Forrest ...
53. Jermel Howard
Actor | Luke Cage
Jermel Howard is an Actor, Author, and Writer from the heart of Long Island, New York. He attacked and booked acting opportunities such as the one and only "Law & Order" (2011), "NYC 22" (2012) produced by Robert Deniro; "Golden Boy" (2013), "Major Crimes" (2013); the role of Donte in the Netflix ...
54. Miles Mussenden
Actor | Cloak & Dagger
Miles Mussenden is a British-born, American actor known for his captivating performances and versatile range. He began his acting journey in New York City and trained at the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts. Miles has made his mark on television with notable appearances in hit shows like "Army ...
55. J. Alphonse Nicholson
Actor | P-Valley
J. Alphonse Nicholson is an American born actor and percussionist. Notable credits include TV/FILM: Series Regular on "P-Valley" (STARZ),"Just Mercy" (Warner Brothers) "Madam CJ Walker" (Netflix), "Blue Bloods (CBS), "Mr. Robot Season 2" (USA), "Shots Fired" (FOX), "Marvel's Luke Cage" (Netflix), "...
56. Dawn-Lyen Gardner
Actress | Queen Sugar
A native of Los Angeles, CA
She began acting in commercials and television at an early age, at the urging of a family friend who was a commercials casting director. She went on to study acting at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she was awarded the Liz Smith Prize.
Originated ...
57. Masen Faison
Actress | Get the Girl
Masen Faison is known for Get the Girl (2023), Behind the Scenes (2012) and Untitled Project.
58. Ester Tania
Actress | #Anniversary
Ester Tania is known for #Anniversary (2020), Luke Cage (2016) and Marigold (2021). She has been married to Brendan Byrne since June 25, 2017.
59. Stephen Grove Malloy
Actor | How I Met Your Mother
Stephen Grove Malloy was born in Frankfurt, Germany and grew up a citizen of the world. Educated at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Science, Business. A character actor, he most recently was honored as 2014 NAACP Best Supporting Actor-Local. He portrayed SCLC Executive ...
60. Caliph Jones
Actor | The Week Of
Caliph Jones also known as CJ is an American Actor of Jamaican Heritage. Caliph Jones grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He studied Drama while attending a performing arts high school in Brooklyn. He also studied film and TV editing and the New York Film academy. He started his film career in 2013; He's gone...
61. Duwaun White
Stunts | Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Duwaun White is known for Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022), FBI (2018) and Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021).
62. Thiree Pinnock
Writer | Strife
Thiree Pinnock is known for Strife (2016), Strife (2016) and Doom Patrol (2019).
63. Ignacyo Matynia
Actor | Break Every Chain
Ignacyo Mateusz Matynia was born on May 29, 1992 in Busko Zdroj, Poland . His family moved to the United States in 1995 whilst his father completed his work study program in Pensacola, Florida. After relocating multiple times, the Matynia family settled in Brooklyn, NY where Ignacyo was raised. ...
64. Scott Martin
Scott Martin is known for Begin Again (2013), Luke Cage (2016) and Wolves (2016).
65. Khalil Maasi
Stunts | Marry Me
The son of the legendary martial artist Shaha Mfundishi Maasi, Khalil Maasi began his acting career as a student & member of the Harlem Theater Company in Harlem, New York City. He has also studied British Acting Technique with Ruth Kulerman and Meisner Technique with Paul Lemose. Khalil is a ...
66. Mariel King
Actress | Sunday Nights
Mariel King is known for Sunday Nights and Scorned: Love Kills (2012).
67. Qurrat Ann Kadwani
Actress | The First Purge
Qurrat Ann Kadwani was born in Mumbai, India and grew up in The Bronx. She attended public school her entire life. She was Captain of the Speech Team at The Bronx High School of Science. She graduated with a BA in Theatre from SUNY Geneseo. She lives in Manhattan, NY. She has won Best Actress, Best...
68. Peyton 'Alex' Smith
Actor | Detroit
Peyton 'Alex' Smith was born on June 18, 1994 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Detroit (2017), Mad Money (2008) and The Quad (2017).
69. Andrew Rein
Actor | The Blacklist
Andrew Rein was born in New York City, and grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has a B.A. in Drama from Duke University and an M.F.A. in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
In New York, Andrew has been seen Off-Broadway in "Jericho" by Jack Canfora, "Acts of Love," ...
70. Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
Actress | Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Mj Rodriguez is an actress, best known for her work in Nurse Jackie (2011), Carrie Diaries (2013), Dear Pauline (2014), new internet series [Blank] My Life (2016) and Netflix show Luke Cage (2016). She is also known for her Musical Theater credit as Angel Dumont Schunard in the Original ...
71. Alexandra Santini
Actress | Maestro
Alexandra Santini is known for Maestro (2023), Blindspot (2015) and Countercurrents.
72. Taylor Treadwell
Actress | Big Little Lies
Taylor Treadwell was born in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Big Little Lies (2017), Knight and Day (2010) and The Vampire Diaries (2009).
73. Michael Armand DeMatteo
Stunts | Luke Cage
Michael Armand DeMatteo is known for Luke Cage (2016), Madam Secretary (2014) and And She Was (2002).
74. Craig Walker
Actor | All Square
Craig Walker grew up in Hamden, Connecticut and attended Hamden High School. He went on to study acting at Syracuse University's School of Visual & Performing Arts with Arthur Storch. Craig came to New York City in 1991. A few years later he started aTheaterco. on 26th Street in the Chelsea ...
75. Ian Unterman
Actor | Dopesick
Ian Unterman is known for Dopesick (2021), The Sinner (2017) and The Many Saints of Newark (2021).
76. Megan Miller
Actress | Luke Cage
Megan was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, where she lived until she moved to Roanoke, VA to attend Hollins University. There she majored in communications and minored in Theatre. While at Hollins she performed in various theatre productions including the touring children's play "The Yellow ...
77. Tommy McInnis
Actor | The Endgame
Tommy McInnis was born in Staten Island, NY to working class parents. His mother worked in banking, and his dad worked as a real estate agent. Tommy got his first taste of the arts in the 6th grade. His teachers noticed that he could actually carry a tune, so he was called upon to sing solos in ...
78. Camrus Johnson
Actor | Quiz Lady
Camrus Johnson was born on December 22, 1994 in Kingsland, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Quiz Lady (2023), Batwoman (2019) and Real Love (2023).
79. Jade Johnson
Actress | Wonder Woman 1984
Louisiana-native Jade Johnson, aka Jade de Lafleur's passion for music & entertainment started at 5 years old. It was then that her mother, a soloist with the local church choir, introduced Jade to performing through the music of Whitney Houston. Eventually, Jade would join the youth choir herself,...
80. Ben Horner
Actor | The Blacklist
Ben Horner is known for The Blacklist (2013), Luke Cage (2016) and Mr. Robot (2015).
81. Joseph Harrell
Joseph Harrell was born in December of (1973) in Norfolk, Virginia, to parents Helen and Clayton Harrell. Three years later, Helen divorced Clayton, and she moved Joseph along with his older sister Julie to New Mexico. Harrell got his first taste of acting at age seven, when he performed in a ...
82. Amy Halldin
Actress | Daredevil
Amy Halldin is known for Daredevil (2015), Luke Cage (2016) and Hello Again (2017).
83. John Garrett Greer
Actor | The Irishman
John Garrett Greer is known for The Irishman (2019), Gotham (2014) and Luke Cage (2016).
84. Justin Clarke
Stunts | John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Justin V Clarke is a stuntman and actor from Philadelphia, Pa. He's also a skateboarder and martial artist with a black belt in Taekwondo and a active caporista in the art form of capoeira. He got his start into the entertainment business modeling for companies such as Converse, Beats and New Era ...
86. Thomas D. Weaver
Thomas D. Weaver is known for The Irishman (2019), Gotham (2014) and Escape at Dannemora (2018).
87. Jared Blake DiCroce
Stunts | Luke Cage
Jared Blake DiCroce is known for Luke Cage (2016), The Blacklist (2013) and Gotham (2014).
88. Michael Kostroff
Actor | The Wire
Michael Kostroff is a television, stage, and film actor best known for his five seasons as unscrupulous gang attorney Maury Levy on HBO's legendary series, "The Wire," and for his recurring roles on a long list of popular television shows.
Born in New York City, he grew up attending theatre and went...
89. Lee R. Sellars
Actor | Groundhog Day
Lee R. Sellars is known for Groundhog Day (1993), Jules (2023) and The Savages (2007).
90. Ludovic Coutaud
Actor | Ascenseur pour Rendez-vous
Ludovic Coutaud aka Lunatic Clown, is an active thespian from Marseille, in the region of Provence, where he started Theatre at the age of 5. His first appearance on stage was portraying young Molière. Actor, playwright, director, creative producer, acting teacher and clown, he devotes his entire ...
91. Edelen McWilliams
Actress | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Edelen McWilliams was born on September 1, 1967 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She is an actress, known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Certain Women (2016) and Guiding Light (1952).
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