Asante Blackk Biography
Asante Blackk is an American actor. He is most recognized for his part in the 2019 miniseries When They See Us, which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. His debut role was as Mowgli in a production of The Jungle Book. One of his first professional appearances was in “How I Learned to Be a Kid” at Washington’s Howard Theatre, which led to him signing with an agent.
Asante Blackk Age
He was born on 20 October 2001, in Waldorf, Maryland, United States of America. Blackk is 22 years old as of October 2023.
Asante Blackk Family
Asante Blackk was born and raised in Maryland the son of Ayize and Aiyana Ma’at, both clinical social workers and couples therapists. His father’s family is from Alexandria, Virginia and his mother’s family is from North Carolina, London, England and Trinidad.
Asante came from a family of preachers, social activists, and counselors, thus he grew up in a spiritually and socially sensitive environment. Asante comes from a family of painters. His mother enjoys singing, while his father is a master of words and an accomplished poet. His grandfather, Dennis Wiley, is a successful songwriter and musician. He is also the nephew of Rashar Morton, a graphic designer, and Samira Wiley, an Emmy-winning actress.
Asante Blackk Career
Asante began performing when she was just six years old. He was cast as Mowgli in The Jungle Book in 2008, which fueled his enthusiasm. Asante began high school and joined his school’s Theater Department, where he was able to take many theater and acting programs to polish his skills. He played Bud in ‘Father Knows Best’ and Charlie in ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ during his freshman year. That same year, Asante signed with a talent agency and eventually went on to play Harry the Horse in ‘Guys and Dolls’ and Montgomery in ‘Fame’. Asante was also named Most Promising Actor at the state level. Maryland Theatrical Festival and was the 2018-2019 President of the North Point High School Theater Club.
Asante Blackk Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of 1 million dollars.
Asante Blackk Movies
2023 Landscape with Invisible Hand
2023 Story Ave
2022-present The Proud Family
2022 Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter
2020 Social Distance
2019–2022 This Is Us
2019 When They See Us
2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience