Donald Elise Watkins

TV Actor

Birthday June 14, 1988

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Greensboro, NC

Age 36 years old

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About

American born actor best known for his role as Rumsey Brooks in the 2021 Amazon Prime mini-series The Underground Railroad. He has also acted in television shows such as NCIS: New Orleans and Preacher. In 2022, he was cast for the role of Kunle in Amazon Prime film Emergency. 

Before Fame

He began his professional acting career in 2012. He made his acting debut in the film Pitch Perfect 2.

Trivia

The 2021 mini-series Underground Railroad won a Golden Globe for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. In addition to winning a Golden Globe award, the mini-series also received seven Emmy nominations. 

Family Life

He is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina. He now lives with his son in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Associated With

He co-starred in the movie 22 Jump Street alongside Ice Cube and Channing Tatum.