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James M. Black(II)

  • Actor
  • Cinematographer
  • Producer
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James M. Black
While on a mission to rescue the kidnapped mayor of Metropolis, Jefferson Pierce aka (Black Lightning) faces his nemesis Tobias Whale and several high ranking members of the 100 gang making it his toughest battle yet.
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Black Lightning: Tobias's Revenge (2017)
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James M. Black is known for Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), Hands (2026) and Beneath the Shadows.
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    Known for

    Andy Samberg and John Mulaney in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
    Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
    6.9
    • Mark
    • 2022
    Tanjareen Thomas and Ashley A. Williams in Hands (2026)
    Hands
    4.4
    • Carter
    • 2026
    Tim Banks, R. Marcus Taylor, Daniel O'Reilly, Tiffany Toney, and James M. Black in Beneath the Shadows
    Beneath the Shadows
    • Jay Grimes
      Bora (2023)
      Bora
      5.1
      • Bj
      • 2023

      Credits

      IMDbPro

      Actor

      • The Mutiny
        • Invader 2
        • Filming
        • Short
      • Rise of the Fallen Angel
        • Metalhead
        • Post-production
        • Short
      • Noodles
        • Jail Inmate 4
        • Completed
        • TV Movie
      • Keep the Faith
        • Roger
        • Joel (as James Moten Black)
        • Post-production
      • I, Declare War
        • Miles
        • Pre-production
        • TV Movie
      • Beneath the Shadows
        • Jay Grimes
        • Post-production
      • B.E.A.R.S.: The Awakening
        • Pre-production
      • Billy Smith, Christopher Sheffield, James M. Black, and Fernando Marrero in Welcome to the Sting (2026)
        Welcome to the Sting
        Short
        • Dev
        • 2026
      • Tanjareen Thomas and Ashley A. Williams in Hands (2026)
        Hands
        4.4
        • Carter
        • 2026
      • Gabriela Kostadinova and Eli Holmes in Love Guns (2025)
        Love Guns
        Short
        • Jameson
        • 2025
      • The Year of the Rat
        • Rashad Jones
        • 2025
      • Josh Butler, Chris Rouse, Kennly Renee Johnson, Daffany McGaray Clark, Danny Royce, Janessa A. Morgan, Jalysa Harris, Joan Moten, Kyndra Mack, and Ambyr Michelle in A New Life (2023)
        A New Life
        8.4
        • Street Thug
        • 2023
      • Andre McCoy, John Romita Sr., Joe Finfera, Chris R. Notarile, Leon Sheen, Tom Patrick Propofsky, James M. Black, and Paul Anthony Turner in I Am Kingpin (2023)
        I Am Kingpin
        8.0
        Short
        • James
        • 2023
      • Bora (2023)
        Bora
        5.1
        • Bj
        • 2023
      • Peace
        Music Video
        • Thug
        • 2022
      • Andy Samberg and John Mulaney in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
        Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
        6.9
        • Mark
        • 2022
      • Little Reminders (2021)
        Little Reminders
        • Larry's People
        • 2021
      • Oh Boy! (2020)
        Oh Boy!
        • Taxi Driver
        • 2020
      • Killer Crows (2020)
        Killer Crows
        TV Series
        • Miles
        • 2020
      • Tiffany Toney in Jade Rising (2020)
        Jade Rising
        TV Mini Series
        • Killer 7
        • 2020
      • The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead (2016)
        The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead
        7.3
        TV Series
        • Jerren
        • 2018
      • Lele Pons and Hannah Stocking in Lele Pons (2016)
        Lele Pons
        3.3
        TV Mini Series
        • (as James Moten Black)
        • 2018

      Cinematographer

      • White
        • Cinematographer
        • Production Unknown
      • The Delivery
        • Cinematographer
        • Post-production
        • Short
      • Not So Bright
        • Cinematographer
        • Post-production
      • Merry F-ing Christmas
        • cinematography
        • Filming
      • It Ain't Always Rainbows & Butterflies (2026)
        It Ain't Always Rainbows & Butterflies
        TV Mini Series
        • cinematographer
        • 2026
      • Adri Kennedy and Anthony Bawn in Almost Us (2026)
        Almost Us
        • cinematography
        • 2026
      • Rashad Todd and Eric Russell in Franklin (2025)
        Franklin
        8.7
        • Cinematographer
        • 2025
      • Bora (2023)
        Bora
        5.1
        • Cinematographer
        • 2023
      • War Bayne (2022)
        War Bayne
        TV Series
        • Cinematographer
        • 2022
      • I Wish It Was You
        8.2
        Short
        • Cinematographer
        • 2021
      • Scott Rocco: Joyride - Live Acoustic (2021)
        Scott Rocco: Joyride - Live Acoustic
        Video
        • Cinematographer
        • 2021
      • Little Reminders (2021)
        Little Reminders
        • Cinematographer
        • 2021

      Producer

      • Merry F-ing Christmas
        • associate producer
        • Filming
      • Adri Kennedy and Anthony Bawn in Almost Us (2026)
        Almost Us
        • producer
        • 2026
      • Bora (2023)
        Bora
        5.1
        • associate producer
        • 2023
      • War Bayne (2022)
        War Bayne
        TV Series
        • executive producer
        • 2022
      • Choice Skinner, Dimitri Morantus, Jay Hunter, Sachiko Ishida, Austin Uku, Chase Baker, and James M. Black in Black Lightning: Tobias's Revenge (2017)
        Black Lightning: Tobias's Revenge
        5.9
        Short
        • producer (as James Moten-Black)
        • 2017
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Videos1

      Black Lightning - Tobias's Revenge 30 Sec Festival Teaser
      Trailer 0:31
      Black Lightning - Tobias's Revenge 30 Sec Festival Teaser

      Personal details

      • Alternative names
        • James Moten Black
      • Height
        • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)

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