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Alexander Gilliam

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Growing up in southern Louisiana, Alexander was surrounded by music, arts and food. In 1997 he moved to Grambling, LA where he would stay until graduating from Grambling State University Laboratory High School in 2007. While in Grambling he joined many clubs/organizations such as 4-H, Jr.leadership, high school marching band, and more.

In Sept. 2007 Alexander moved to North Miami, FL where he attended Johnson & Wales University. While at the university Alexander had the opportunity to Star in two staged plays, write and star in two symposium performances, and also choreograph and design dance team performances. In 2011 Alexander graduated with an Associates in Culinary Arts, Bachelors in Foodservice Management and a concentration in Beverage Management. In 2015 he earned his MBA in Hospitality.

In 2016, Alexander had the opportunity to work with one of his childhood heroes, Nakia Burrise. He guest starred on her show Class Dismissed. After receiving some encouraging words and an amazing experience he returned to Atlanta and began auditioning for background roles. He's been featured on the hit musical drama Star and Hap & Leonard Mucho Mojo in addition to working on a few other shows.

In May 2017 Alexander moved to Virginia to continue his professional growth in the culinary world. In February 2018, Alexander received the opportunity and chose to be represented by The Brock Agency.
BornFebruary 2, 1989
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  • Known for

    LaKeta Booker, Adonis Pope Jr., Lecovan Goodwin, and Michelle l Lamb in Protect and Serve
    Protect and Serve
    • Mr. Dennis
      Class Dismissed: The Movie (2016)
      Class Dismissed: The Movie
      • Parent
      • 2016
      Class Dismissed (2015)
      Class Dismissed
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Parent
      Beyond Customs
      Beyond Customs
      Short
      • Sous Chef

        Credits

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        Actor



        • Protect and Serve
          • Mr. Dennis
          • Completed
        • Beyond the Woods
          • Mr. Jones
          • Completed
          • Short
        • Beyond Customs
          • Sous Chef
          • Completed
          • Short



        • Hap and Leonard (2016)
          Hap and Leonard
          7.6
          TV Series
          • Crew Member (uncredited)
          • 2017
        • Queen Latifah, Ryan Destiny, Jude Demorest, and Brittany O'Grady in Star (2016)
          Star
          6.8
          TV Series
          • Protester (uncredited)
          • 2017
        • Class Dismissed: The Movie (2016)
          Class Dismissed: The Movie
          • Parent
          • 2016
        • Class Dismissed (2015)
          Class Dismissed
          7.6
          TV Series
          • Parent
          • 2016

        Personal details

        • Height
          • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
        • Born
          • February 2, 1989
          • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
        • Other works
          Equality awareness skit: Life's A Drag- Writer/Actor, North Miami, FL (2011) Civil rights symposium skit: Coming Out- Writer/Actor, North Miami, FL (2011) Stage play: A Raisin in the Sun presented by JWU- Actor, North Miami, FL (2010) Stage play: Canterbury Tales presented by JWU- Actor, North Miami, FL

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        • Trivia
          Alexander co-owns a catering and events company.
        • Quotes
          The world is your stage, always be prepared to put on a show.
        • Nickname
          • Alex

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