Renell Gibbs
Renell was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Over the past decade, Renell has studied with an array of acting teachers, acquired the knowledge of multiple acting techniques, and appeared in a long list of film and television productions. Recently, Renell played the role of Jay in Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) that was directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film grossed over 55 million dollars worldwide and won the All Def Movie Award in 2017 for the Best Squadd in a Motion Picture.
In 2017, Renell played the role of James Hick in The Case for Christ. The film was directed by Jon Gunn and received multiple nominations that included Best Film for Families in 2018 (MovieGuide Awards) and the Dove Inspirational Film of the Year Award in 2017.
Renell is also known for playing the role of Larry in Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story (2013). The VH1 biopic told the story of the legendary musical trio and was directed by Charles Stone III.
Other television credits include guest starring roles in the hit television shows, Atlanta, Preacher, Black Lightning, Ozark and Being Mary Jane. Additional film credits include the roles of Jase in Hours (featuring Paul Walker); Lamarco in When The Game Stands Tall (Directed by Thomas Carter); Tyrone in Bayou Caviar and Rod in Merry Wish-Mas.
When he is not acting, Renell mentors youth in his hometown of New Orleans.
Acting
TV
Ozark
as Marco
2017
TV
Preacher
as PaPa BeBe Junior
2016
TV
Scream: The TV Series
as Delivery Guy
2015
Movie
Heist
as Tagger
2015
TV
Black Lightning
as Kyrie
2018
TV
Black Lightning
as Young Dad
2018
TV
Atlanta
as Dude
2016
Movie
Hours
as Jase
2013
Movie
Barbershop: The Next Cut
as Jay
2016
TV
Amazing Stories
as Barber
2020
Movie
Body Cam
as Tre
2020
Movie
When the Game Stands Tall
as Lamarco
2014
Movie
The Case for Christ
as James Dixon
2017
Movie
Blue Bayou
as Reggie
2021
Movie
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon
as Homie
2022
Movie
Safety
as Jarren
2020
TV
Roots
as Black Soldier
2016
TV
Treme
2010
TV
Breakout Kings
as Curtis
2011
TV
Being Mary Jane
as Pimp
2013
Movie
Bayou Caviar
as Tyrone
2018
TV
Game of Silence
as Robby Winters
2016
Movie
American Violet
as James LeRay (uncredited)
2008
TV
Common Law
as Hoodie Guy
2012