The Biography of Algee Smith
Algee Smith is an esteemed American actor and singer who rose to prominence in 2017 with his portrayal of Ralph Tresvant in the miniseries "The New Edition Story." Among his most illustrious film credits are "Army Wives," "Judas and the Black Messiah," "Detroit," "Euphoria," and "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams." Often appearing in films addressing police misconduct, the actor strives to draw societal attention to the persistent issue of racial discrimination that continues to afflict American society.Childhood
Algee Smith was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 7th, 1994. Despite sharing a surname with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, he is not related, although his own parents are creative individuals. His father, Algee Smith III, is a musician, while his mother, Tanesha, is a designer.Cinema and Music
Recording his first rap track at the age of nine, Smith made his television acting debut in 2012 as Spencer in the Nickelodeon series "How to Rock."While pursuing his film career, Algee never ceased his engagement in music. In June 2017, he released the hip-hop and R&B EP "Listen" and starred as lead vocalist Ralph Tresvant from New Edition in Chris Robinson's miniseries "The New Edition Story," subsequently gaining recognition as an artist.
The actor admitted that the situation depicted in the film resonated with him personally, as it could become his reality, given that African Americans remain vulnerable to police misconduct.I felt a responsibility because it needed to be played right for the families who have actually gone through these things, for the people who had to endure this. I wasn't focusing on how good I would look on screen. I just thought, «It's important for me to speak on behalf of these people through the screen.»
In 2020, he refocused his attention on the issue of police misconduct by portraying nineteen-year-old Jake Winters, a member of the radical organization "Black Panthers" who was killed by a police officer, in Shaka King's film "Judas and the Black Messiah."
Algee Smith's Personal Life
The personal life of actor and singer Algee Smith remains largely private. He is not married. Since 2021, he has been rumored to be romantically involved with actress Dalia Kaissi. Smith has a dog named Boss, whom he adores.Algee Smith Now
In 2021, Algee Smith portrayed Sam, one of the main characters in the sci-fi thriller about an artificial intelligence uprising, "Mother/Android." In this film, his pregnant wife Georgia is played by Chloë Grace Moretz.
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