Demetrius Grosse
Demetrius Grosse | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1981 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Demetrius Grosse (born February 26, 1981) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Rock in the film Straight Outta Compton, Emmett Yawners in the Cinemax television series Banshee, Errol in the FX television series Justified, and Baron Samedi in NBC's Heroes.
He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Eric Williams in the Disney+ series Wonder Man.
Early life
Born in Washington, D.C., Grosse began performing in stage productions as a child at the Summer Musical Theater Workshop, developing a repertoire as an actor, singer, and dancer.[1] Early in his career, Grosse cut hair at Legends, a well-known Los Angeles barber shop.[2] After graduating from Washington's Gonzaga College High School, Grosse attended the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, where he received the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Undergraduate Grant for artistic merit.[3][4] In 2002, Grosse completed a visiting student program in which he completed two semesters of intensive study at the Howard University College of Fine Arts in his home city of Washington DC.[5]
Career
Grosse appeared in the HBO series Westworld based on the 1973 film of the same name. He also appeared in Michael Bay's feature film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016). Grosse is known for taking on many characters from various backgrounds and from all different genres. He made his acting debut in Numbers (2005) and is well known for his roles in Straight Outta Compton (2015), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), This Is Martin Bonner (2013), and Banshee (2013). His other television credits include Justified, Criminal Minds, ER, NCIS, Heroes, Bones, Dexter, CSI: Miami, and Frontier. Grosse also made appearances in The Inheritance (2011) and Hollywood (2011). Grosse has credits for producing Last Cry for Katrina (2013), Moonshiners, and A Quiet Fire (2009).
Banshee
On Banshee, Grosse portrayed series regular character Deputy Emmett Yawners for the first two seasons.
Justified
On Justified, Grosse portrayed recurring character Errol Butler who is Ellstin Limehouse's right-hand man in Noble's Holler.
Heroes
On Heroes, Grosse portrayed recurring character Baron Samedi.
The Rookie
Grosse portrayed Detective Kevin Wolfe, a recurring guest character on the ABC police procedural drama The Rookie.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sofia For Now | Postal Clerk | |
| 2007 | Studio | Mr. Banks | |
| 2009 | A Quiet Fire | The Stranger/David | Winner of the Sirrocco Award at the AOF Film Festival. AOF nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film[6] |
| 2010 | Cartel War | Eric Carter | |
| 2011 | The Inheritance | Ancestor Henry | |
| Slice | Detective Love | ||
| Hollywoo | Gangsta | ||
| 2013 | This Is Martin Bonner | Locy | |
| Battle of the Year | Scott | ||
| Saving Mr. Banks | Bartender | ||
| 2014 | Never a Neverland | Narrator | |
| Counter | Bayard Rustin | ||
| 2015 | Samaria | Bug | 2015 Student Academy Award Nomination (Short Film)[7] |
| Straight Outta Compton | Rock | ||
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | DS Agent Dave Ubben | |
| 2018 | Rampage | Colonel Blake | |
| Love Jacked | Mtumbie | ||
| 2020 | Body Cam | Gary | |
| 2022 | Strong Enough | Shane | Short film[8] |
| 2024 | Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot | Reverend W.C. Martin |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Numb3rs | US Marshal | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Close to Home | Public Defender | Episode: "The Rapist Next Door" |
| 2006 | The Unit | Guard #1 | Episode: "Force Majeure" |
| 2006 | Dexter | Assassin | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Dirt | Kenny the Assistant | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Chuck Greene | Episode: "A Grizzle Murder" |
| 2007 | NCIS | Atif Nukunda | Episode: "Designated Target" |
| 2008 | Bones | Tucker Payne | Episode: "The Finger in the Nest” |
| 2008 | Heroes | Baron Samedi | Recurring role (season 3) 3 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | ER | Officer Newkirk | Recurring role (seasons 14–15) 5 episodes |
| 2010 | House M.D. | Hacinte | Episode: "A Pox on Our House" |
| 2011 | The Cape | Marty's Guard | Episode: "Endgame" |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | Barry Vernon / Lieutenant Beasley | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | How to Be a Gentleman | Officer Sims | Episode: "How to Have a One-Night Stand 2" |
| 2011 | Shameless | Eddie Murphy | Episode: "Uncle Carl" |
| 2012, 2015 | Justified | Errol | Recurring role (season 3) Guest role (season 6) 13 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Banshee | Deputy Emmett Yawners | Main cast (season 1–2) 16 episodes |
| 2015 | Complications | Dan Brennan | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Westworld | Deputy Foss | Recurring role (season 1) 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Game of Silence | Terry Bausch | Main cast 10 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Frontier | Charleston | Main cast (seasons 2–3) 8 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | The Brave | CPO Ezekiel "Preach" Carter | Main cast 13 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | The Rookie | Det. Kevin Wolfe | Recurring role (season 1) 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country | Marvin Baptiste | Episode: "Sundown" |
| 2020–2022 | Fear the Walking Dead | Emile LaRoux | Guest role (season 6, Episode: "The End Is the Beginning") |
| Josiah LaRoux | Recurring role (season 7, 3 episodes) | ||
| 2020 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Raymond Lewis | Episode: "If the Fates Allow" |
| 2021–2023 | Swagger | Grant Carson | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | Eddie | Episode: "Lot 36" |
| 2023 | Spring Breakthrough | Clark Randall | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2025 | Law & Order | Darryl Moore | Episode: "A Price to Pay" |
| 2026 | Wonder Man | Eric Williams | Disney+ series; 2 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | L.A. Noire | Jermaine Jones |
| 2016 | NBA 2K17 | Washington Falls |
| 2019 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | Sergeant Marcus Griggs (multiplayer only) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Nomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Quiet Fire | Winner of the Sirrocco Award at the AOF Film Festival. AOF nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film.[6] | Nominated for the Sirrocco Award at the AOF Film Festival. AOF nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film. (WIN)[6] |
| 2013 | This Is Martin Bonner | 2013 Sundance Awards: Audience Award Winner for Best of NEXT for This Is Martin Bonner.[9] | 2013 Sundance Awards: The Audience Award: Best of NEXT. (WIN)[9] |
| 2014 | Counter | Idyllwild IIFC 2015[10] | Awards for Acting - Best Actor In A Short Film (WIN) & Cinematography -Best Cinematography – Short. (WIN)[10] |
| 2014 | The Road Weeps, The Well Runs Dry | 24TH Annual NAACP Theatre Awards: “The Road Weeps, The Well Runs Dry.”[11] | Best Lead Male |
| 2015 | Samaria | 2015 Student Academy Awards Samaria (Short Film)[7] | Best Narrative |
| 2024 | The Sound of Hope | Septimius Awards | Winner, Best American Actor |
| 2024 | The Sound of Hope | Red Letter Awards | Best Actor |
| 2025 | The Sound of Hope | Golden Crowd Award | Winner, Best Actor in a Leading Role |
Producing
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Quiet Fire | Short Film, Producer |
| 2010 | Moonshiner | Short Film, Associate Producer |
| 2013 | Last Cry For Katrina | Documentary, Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Godfrey | Just Announced, Executive Producer, Director |
References
- ^ "Demetrius Grosse". TVSA. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with The Brave's Demetrius Grosse". So Many Shows!. October 2, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ Falconer, Daniel (April 15, 2014). "Demetrius Grosse exclusive interview: talks Banshee, personal life & more". Femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Demetrius Grosse". TV.com. February 26, 1981. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Demetrius Grosse". tvmeg.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c "A Quiet Fire (2009) : Trivia". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ a b "2015 Student Academy Awards Finalists Announced | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences". Oscars.org. July 30, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Strong Enough | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "'Fruitvale' Wins Top Honors At The 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Read the Full List - /Film". Slashfilm.com. January 28, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ a b "Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema - Awards - IIFC 2015". Idyllwildcinemafest.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "NAACP Theatre Awards – 24TH ANNUAL NAACP THEATRE AWARDS ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS". Naacptheatreawards.com. September 12, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.