Biography

Jerrell Pippens is an actor, producer and writer who was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He is a former NFL football player who made the transition into sports broadcasting after his playing days were over. That platform along with his look and uniqueness led to bookings in several national commercials and print campaigns which also led to acting roles. Known for his recurring guest star role as 'Normandy Parker' on TNT's Murder In The First , and his leading role as 'Nolan' in the award nominated project, 'Daddy's Day' and the Pan-African film fest and Disney Plus-Hotstar project, 'Three's Definitely A Crowd' as the leading role of Chinua. He stays busy behind the camera as he has produced, co-wrote, co-directed several award nominated projects under his Good Hope Productions, LLC. Viewers, producers and casting directors are always impressed with J-Pip's charm, confidence, engaging smile and charisma combined with grit, toughness, athleticism and a 6' 3" frame to match. He works his philanthropy aspirations, strong voiceover skills, writing and hosting chops in an upcoming semi scripted podcast that touches on civil rights for the under-served demographic locally and globally.

Mr. Pippens has worked with respected directors such as Mragendra Singh, Jesse Bochco, Eriq La Salle, Derek Cianfrance, Noam Murro and Ifeanyi Okimo. He has studied with acting coach Brian Reise as well as the advanced level of the London based Identity School of Acting, where he's performed Shakespeare and Greek tragedy characters, plays, sonnets and current British tv and U.S. tv/film projects. He has also participated in master firearms training with Simon Cruz Jr. from Double Tap Training. Jerrell is also tutored and mentored by acting coach Anthony Gilardi covering everything from improv, cold reads, script/character breakdown to scene study with characters ranging from 'Stanley Kowalski' from Tennessee William's 'Street Car Named Desire' to 'Sterling' from August Wilson's 'Two Trains Running' to name a few.

Jerrell graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Communications and a minor in African American studies. He also played football and ran track while at Nebraska earning five conference championships and a Rose Bowl appearance. While growing up in the Keystone state his younger brother was an actor in Philadelphia's acclaimed Freedom Theatre with Jerrell also having stage play experience. Mr. Pippens resides in Los Angeles where he enjoys mentoring young student-athletes while helping to teach them life and business skills, financial literacy, the arts, as well as exit strategies for life after sports.
- IMDb mini biography by: Erika Platts