Jonathan Majors Biography

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Atticus Freeman’ in the TV Series ‘Lovecraft Country’)

Birthday: September 7, 1989 (Virgo)

Born In: Lompoc, California, United States

Jonathan Majors is an American actor, best known as the best friend of 'Jimmie Fails' in 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco,' which was premiered at the 'Sundance Film Festival.’ A 'Yale School of Drama' alumnus, Majors had studied acting for over a decade by the time he was in his late twenties. He started his career with two 'Humana Festival' produced plays and eventually ventured into films and television. Majors rose to fame with 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' and then had starring roles in 'White Boy Rick,' 'Captive State,' 'When We Rise,' and a lead role in the upcoming series 'Lovecraft Country.'
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Age: 35 Years, 35 Year Old Males

Born Country: United States

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Notable Alumni: University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts, University Of North Carolina System

U.S. State: California

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education: Yale University, University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts, University of North Carolina System

awards: Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor

  • 1

    = What is Jonathan Majors' background in acting?

    Jonathan Majors studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and has since appeared in a variety of films and television shows, showcasing his versatile talent.
  • 2

    = Has Jonathan Majors received any critical acclaim for his performances?

    Yes, Jonathan Majors has been praised by critics for his performances in projects such as "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" and "Da 5 Bloods," earning recognition for his acting skills and emotional depth.
  • 3

    = How does Jonathan Majors approach his roles?

    Jonathan Majors is known for his dedication to his craft and his immersive approach to portraying his characters, often delving deep into the emotional and psychological aspects of the roles he takes on.
  • 4

    = What genres does Jonathan Majors typically work in?

    Jonathan Majors has showcased his talent across a range of genres, including drama, science fiction, westerns, and more, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
Childhood & Early Life
Majors was born Jonathan Michael Majors on September 7, 1989, in Dallas, Texas, to a pastor couple. He harbored a passion for acting since he was a child. Majors had won numerous awards for his performances in 'One Act Play' and 'TFA Tournaments' at 'Duncanville High School.' He graduated high school in 2008.
Majors pursued his bachelor's degree from the 'University of North Carolina School of the Arts' and later, attended the 'Yale School of Drama' and graduated in 2016. He got his career break while he was in his last semester at 'Yale.'
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Career
Major began his acting career with theater plays. He performed as 'Henri Marx' in the Jeff Augustin play 'Cry Old Kingdom,' which ran from March 8 to April 7, 2013, at the 'Actors Theatre of Louisville' in Kentucky, during a 'Humana Festival.'
Soon after, he shared the stage with Andy Lucien (as 'Laurence Fishburne'), playing 'Jonathan Josephson' in Josephson's play '27 Ways I Didn't Say 'H' To Laurence Fishburne,' (April 6 to 7, 2013) for a 'Humana Ten-Minute Plays Festival.'
Majors made his film debut with the 2017 Western film 'Hostiles' in which he played 'Corporal Henry Woodson,' a soldier who had served under 'Blocker' and assisted in escorting 'Yellow Hawk' home.
He made his television debut the same year with 'When We Rise,' an 'ABC' eight-part docudrama miniseries about the LGBT rights advocacy in the United States. Majors played the younger version of 'Ken Jones' (played by Michael K. Williams) in four episodes.
Majors then starred as 'Johnny "Lil Man" Curry,' a local gangster and dope-dealing kingpin in the 2018 biographical crime drama 'White Boy Rick.' He portrayed 'Duncan J. Reynolds,' a college professor specializing in parallel universes, in the English crime drama 'Out of Blue.'
Major's most acclaimed performance has been as 'Montgomery Allen' in Joe Talbot's feature directorial debut, 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' (2019). The film revolves around the life of actor Jimmie Fails and Talbot. Allen is based on Fails' real-life friend Prentice.
In 2019, Majors was seen as 'Rafe Drummond' in the crime science-fiction thriller 'Captive State' and 'Greg' in Nabil Elderkin's directorial debut, 'Gully.'
On May 2, 2018, it was reported that Majors was signed as the male lead, 'Atticus Black,' a war veteran from the 1950s, searching for his father in the upcoming drama horror 'Lovecraft Country.' By then, he had already booked to play 'David' in Spike Lee directed upcoming epic war drama film 'Da 5 Bloods.' In the forthcoming drama film 'Jungleland,' Majors will be seen as 'Pepper.'
Majors has received the 'National Drama Competition' by the 'National Society of Arts and Letters' (NSAL), representing the Chautauqua Chapter in 2015. He also received the 'NSAL First Place Award' of $10,000. He holds the 'MFA Lloyd Richards Scholarship' and the 'SAFD Recommended Certification.'
Family & Personal Life
Majors hails from an extended family of pastors with Southern roots that also consists of teachers and farmers.
Facts About Jonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors is a talented musician and plays the trumpet proficiently.
He is a big fan of science fiction and often incorporates elements of the genre into his work.
Majors is known for his love of vintage fashion and enjoys putting together unique and stylish outfits.
He is a dedicated student of history and often immerses himself in learning about different time periods.
Majors is passionate about giving back to his community and is involved in various charitable endeavors.

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