Xavier Smalls

About

Film and television actor, entertainer, artist, and performer who is best known for his role as Angel in the streaming program Beauty in Black on Netflix. It's a drama series that came out in October of 2024, and it was created by Tyler Perry.

Before Fame

He graduated from Sacramento State University in California studying musical theater. Then he studied acting more in-depth at the William Esper Studio in New York City. 

Trivia

After starring in Beauty in Black, he got a small role in Tyler Perry's new film Madea's Destination Wedding. It will be on Netflix in the year 2025. He has several tattoos on his body including on his chest, arms, and shoulders. He is also known for his short dreadlock hair.

Family Life

He is engaged to makeup artist Vanessa Martinez. They were engaged in 2023. 

Associated With

Other famous alumni that went to Sacramento State University like he did were Tom Hanks and Ryan Coogler. He has worked closely with Tyler Perry on two different projects.