Jimmy Gary Jr.

Jimmy Gary Jr. is an American actor and producer known for work in television, film, and theater. He is recognized for his recurring role as Correctional Officer Felix Rikerson on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black. His television credits include When They See Us, New Amsterdam, Ray Donovan, The Path, FBI: Most Wanted, The Night Of, White House Plumbers, City on a Hill, The Blacklist, White Collar, and Nurse Jackie. His film credits include Money Monster, Happythankyoumoreplease, First Match, By Dawn, and Oh, Hi!. Onstage, Gary portrayed Private C.J. Memphis in the Negro Ensemble Company's 50th anniversary revival of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize winning play A Soldier's Play. The production was staged at Theatre 80 St. Marks and the Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City. In the role of C.J. Memphis, Gary performed guitar and blues vocals as part of the production. Gary continues to work across film, television, and theater as an actor and producer.