Myles Truitt

Myles Truitt
Truitt in 2018
Born (2002-02-01) February 1, 2002
OccupationActor
Years active2017-present

Myles Truitt (born February 1, 2002) is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Eli Solinski in Kin. He also plays Ant in Queen Sugar and Issa Williams on Black Lightning.

Biography

Myles Truitt became interested in acting at the age of 11. He made his debut as young Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story. He continued acting in minor roles on television until he made his big screen debut in Kin. Truitt felt the role was personal to him stating, "Before I saw the script, I saw the short film...and knowing the story behind it, and how Eli created himself, I knew I wanted the role because I connected with Eli." He appeared on Atlanta as Devin, a boy who experiences bullying. He won the role of Ant on Queen Sugar and appeared in Black Lightning as Issa Williams. Truitt was unfamiliar with the comic book character, but became interested upon appearing in the series.[1][2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2017 The New Edition Story Young Ronnie DeVoe Miniseries
Superstition Arlo Hastings 2 episodes
2018 Jay Malik Short film
Atlanta Devin Episode: "FUBU"
Kin Eli Solinski
Dragged Across Concrete Ethan Johns
2018โ€“2019 Queen Sugar Ant Recurring role (season 3); guest role (season 4)
Black Lightning Issa Williams Recurring role (season 2); guest (season 3)
2021โ€“2023, 2025 BMF B-Mickie Main role (season 1โ€“2, 4)
2022 Stranger Things Patrick McKinney Recurring role (season 4)

References

  1. ^ Morales, Wilson (August 29, 2018). "Exclusive: Rising Star Myles Truitt Talks New Film 'Kin,' 'Atlanta' and 'Queen Sugar'". Blackfilm. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Callahan, Yesha (August 23, 2018). "From the New Edition Story to KIN: How Myles Truitt Is Leaving His Mark in Hollywood". The Root. Retrieved April 3, 2020.