Timon Kyle Durrett

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|07|12|mf=yes}}

| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S

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| occupation = Actor

| yearsactive = 1999–present

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Timon Kyle Durrett (born July 12, 1973) is an American actor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/people/timon-kyle-durrett/|title=Timon Kyle Durrett - Actor, Producer, Activist|date=October 29, 2024|website=TV Insider}} He starred in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Queen Sugar (2016–2021) and the 2022 comedy film, Cheaper by the Dozen.

Life and career

Durrett was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the Alcorn State University where he was a member of the basketball team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/timon_kyle_durrett|title=Timon Kyle Durrett | Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Timon+Kyle+Durrett/418595|title=Timon Kyle Durrett Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements|website=www.allamericanspeakers.com}} Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles and began acting career appearing in the small independent films and guest-starring roles in television series such as Girlfriends, Eve, CSI: Miami, Heroes, Castle and Single Ladies. He also appeared in the comedy films Like Mike (2002) and Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016).

In 2016, Durrett was cast in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Queen Sugar created and executive produced by Ava DuVernay.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/tina-lifford-dondre-whitfield-timon-kyle-durrett-queen-sugar-own-cast-1201703434/|title=Tina Lifford, Dondré Whitfield, Timon Kyle Durrett & Nicholas L. Ashe Join OWN’s ‘Queen Sugar’|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=February 16, 2016}} He was a regular cast member during the show' first two seasons and appeared in a recurring basic later to its finale in 2021. In 2022, he appeared in Cherish the Day also produced by Ava DuVernay. In 2020, he starred in the Allblk romantic drama series, Stuck With You.https://www.blackfilm.com/read/exclusive-clip-from-allblks-stuck-with-you-streaming-now/ He also starred in films Her Only Choice (2018) opposite Denise Boutte,{{Cite web|url=https://thegrio.com/2022/05/18/her-only-choice-movie-stars-denise-boutte/|title=‘Her Only Choice’ is a movie that stars Denise Boutte. This is a Denise Boutte appreciation post|first=Panama|last=Jackson|date=May 18, 2022|website=TheGrio}} the remake of Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) as Gabrielle Union's ex-husband,{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/cheaper-by-the-dozen-review-1235207632/|title=‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ Review: Disney Plus’ Refurbished Remake Holds Promising Pluses and Messy Minuses|first=Courtney|last=Howard|date=March 17, 2022}} and The Final Say (2023) alongside Deborah Joy Winans.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-final-say/|title=The Final Say - BET+ Movie - Where To Watch|website=TV Insider}} In 2024, Durrett was cast as Bill Hamilton in the CBS soap opera, Beyond the Gates.{{cite press release |date=October 25, 2024 |title=CBS Reveals Next Round of Cast Members for Beyond the Gates |url=https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/beyond-the-gates/releases/?view=110504-cbs-reveals-next-round-of-cast-members-for-beyond-the-gates |url-status=live |location=United States |publisher=Paramount Global |agency=Paramount Media Networks |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241025181559/https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/beyond-the-gates/releases/?view=110504-cbs-reveals-next-round-of-cast-members-for-beyond-the-gates |archive-date=October 25, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Rice |first1=Lynette |title=Beyond the Gates: CBS Rounds Out Cast for New Sudser Kicking Off in Early 2025 |url=https://deadline.com/2024/10/beyond-the-gates-cbs-cast-new-soap-2025-1236158531/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=October 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241025171818/https://deadline.com/2024/10/beyond-the-gates-cbs-cast-new-soap-2025-1236158531/ |archive-date=October 25, 2024 |location=United States |date=October 25, 2024 |url-status=live}}

Filmography

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" \|+ Film roles ! scope="col"\| Year ! scope="col"\| Title ! scope="col"\| Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable"\| Notes
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 1999 \| Deep Passion \| Tim \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2000 \| The Teach \| Dolan \| Short film
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2002 \| Like Mike \| Henderson \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2003 \| Platinum Playaz \| Kevin's Brother \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\|2005 \| Severed Ties \| Paul \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2005 \| Choker \| Willis \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2007 \| Lords of the Underworld \| Hall \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2008 \| Stiletto \| Nightclub Doorman \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2009 \| A Hero's Unsung Dignity \| Kyle \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2015 \| 72 Hours \| Von \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2015 \| Zodiac Sign \| Ramon \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2016 \| Barbershop: The Next Cut \| Officer Terrence \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2016 \| For the Love of Christmas \| Von \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2017 \| Boxing Day: A Day After Christmas \| Richie \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2017 \| The Fix \| Devon \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\|2018 \| Her Only Choice \| Bernie \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\|2019 \| Professor Mack \| Lance Outlaw \| Also executive producer
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2019 \| London Mitchell's Christmas \| Dr. McArthur \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2019 \| Everyday But Christmas \| Jordan Dawkins \|
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2022 \| Cheaper by the Dozen \| Dom Clayton \| Disney+ original film
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2023 \| The Final Say \| Vaughn \| BET+ original film

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|+ Film roles

! scope="col"| Year

! scope="col"| Title

! scope="col"| Role

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 1999

| Deep Passion

| Tim

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2000

| The Teach

| Dolan

| Short film

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2002

| Like Mike

| Henderson

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2003

| Platinum Playaz

| Kevin's Brother

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|2005

| Severed Ties

| Paul

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2005

| Choker

| Willis

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2007

| Lords of the Underworld

| Hall

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2008

| Stiletto

| Nightclub Doorman

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2009

| A Hero's Unsung Dignity

| Kyle

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2015

| 72 Hours

| Von

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2015

| Zodiac Sign

| Ramon

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2016

| Barbershop: The Next Cut

| Officer Terrence

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2016

| For the Love of Christmas

| Von

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2017

| Boxing Day: A Day After Christmas

| Richie

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2017

| The Fix

| Devon

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|2018

| Her Only Choice

| Bernie

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|2019

| Professor Mack

| Lance Outlaw

| Also executive producer

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2019

| London Mitchell's Christmas

| Dr. McArthur

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2019

| Everyday But Christmas

| Jordan Dawkins

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2022

| Cheaper by the Dozen

| Dom Clayton

| Disney+ original film

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2023

| The Final Say

| Vaughn

| BET+ original film

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" \|+ Television roles ! scope="col"\| Year ! scope="col"\| Title ! scope="col"\| Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable"\| Notes
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2003 \| Girlfriends \| Brian \| Episode: "The Pact"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2003 \| CSI: Miami \| Durrett \| Episode: "Bait"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2004 \| Eve \| \| Episode: "Valentine's Day Reloaded"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2004 \| The Young and the Restless \| Jim Edwards \| Recurring role
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2005 \| CSI: NY \| TARU Office Jasper \| Episode: "The Dove Commission"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2006 \| Vanished \| Guard \| Episode: "The Proffer"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2007 \| Las Vegas \| Vegas Cop \| Episode: "When Life Gives You Lemon Bars"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2007 \| Heroes \| Hazmat Guy \| Episodes: "Chapter Seven 'Out of Time'" and "Chapter Ten 'Truth & Consequences'"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2007 \| Samantha Who? \| Russ \| Episode: "The Break Up"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2009 \| Melrose Place \| Guard \| Episode: "Vine"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2010 \| Ghost Whisperer \| Sheriff \| Episode: "Dead Ringer"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2011 \| Single Ladies \| Quinn Davis \| 3 episodes
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2012 \| Castle \| Toby Lang \| Episode: "Til Death Do Us Part"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2012 \| Are You There, Chelsea? \| Fireman Mike \| Episode: "Believe"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2016 \| Zoe Ever After \| Jordan \| Episode: "The Third Wheel Gets Slapped"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2019 \| Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta \| Antwan Tippett Jr. \| Television film
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2020 \| Stuck with You \| Luvell \| Series regular
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2016–2021 \| Queen Sugar \| Davis West \| Series regular
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2022 \| Cherish the Day \| Davis West \| Episode: "Sands for Shores"
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| 2025 \| Beyond the Gates \| Bill Hamilton \| Series regular

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|+ Television roles

! scope="col"| Year

! scope="col"| Title

! scope="col"| Role

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2003

| Girlfriends

| Brian

| Episode: "The Pact"

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2003

| CSI: Miami