Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Brandon Quintin Adams is best known for his role as Zeke in Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and has been involved in the entertainment industry since early childhood. Originally cast as Zeke for the movie and the "Smooth Criminal" segment, Brandon received a personal call from Michael Jackson after filming wrapped. Impressed by Brandon's performance and dancing, Michael pitched a new idea: a reimagining of the "Bad" video featuring an all-kid cast. That vision became the now-iconic Badder segment of Moonwalker, with Brandon portraying young Michael - a defining moment in his early career and the start of a creative bond that left a lasting impact.



Brandon's early work quickly established him as a standout presence on screen. At age 9, he landed his first television role as 'Peter' on NBC's Empty Nest. From there, he starred in a string of culturally beloved shows, including A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Moesha, and Martin. He also brought heart and charisma to major films such as The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot, and Polly - where he worked closely with director and legendary artist Debbie Allen, who became an early mentor and creative guide.



After stepping away from the spotlight to focus on music, family, and personal growth, Brandon has returned with renewed purpose. His recent work includes a seven-episode pilot titled #Dope Unit and a feature film alongside Michael Beach titled War Dawgz. Now, as both an actor and writer, Brandon is focused on telling layered, emotionally grounded stories that explore love, identity, transformation, and legacy - both in front of the camera and behind it.

He was in the same car as <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0763332/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Merlin Santana</a> when 2 people approached the car and shot into the car hitting Merlin in his head. The people were sent by Monique King who was an obsessed fan of Santana&#39;s and was 15 years old at the time.

He was a close friend of the late <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0763332/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Merlin Santana</a>.

A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

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