Rodney Damon Collins
An Award-Winning American Actor, Author, Producer, Speaker, and Humanitarian. A native of Toledo, OH. Born December 25. He is known for his role as Tyson Pierce on the CW's All American Homecoming. He recently won Best Male Actor in a Feature Film for his role of Bishop Buckz in the "Central Authority." He rose to notoriety in 2018 with becoming a series regular on Amazon Prime's Chosen Kin Origins as Dr. Watson. He garnered wider notice in the award-winning film "The Carting Call." He has recently won an award for Best Cast from the Alternative Film Festival for his role as Bishop Buckz in the Award-Winning Film "The Central Authority." He has been named as a lead for an upcoming film by Christina Cooper Productions "Shots."
Early Life Collins was born in Toledo, OH. He's the middle child of his family with an older brother in law enforcement and a younger brother as a firefighter. He graduated from Toledo Central Catholic High School. He attended college at Bowling Green State University where he studied Political Science and film. He was the first ever 1994 Black Male Image Award Winner at Bowling Green State University. After graduating from college, he moved to Cleveland, Oh and began working in Corporate America while also building his acting resume. During this time, he traveled to Monrovia, Liberia and assisted in school building projects. He is also an ordained minister.
Personal Life He is married and has two adult children. He was recently named the Global Ambassador for the Victory Sports Academy (Monrovia, Liberia). He authored his first book "Shattered A Journey through the Pieces" which addresses mental illness, and he continues to champion those who struggle through his platform.
Rodney is a member of the "Debonair and Oh So Smooth" brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi! Yo!
Acting
Movie
Ad Astra
as Mechanic (uncredited)
2019
TV
Family Reunion
as George
2019
TV
All American: Homecoming
as Mr. Tyson Pearce
2022
Movie
Emerson Heights
as Waiter
2020
Movie
Survival
as Police Officer
2023
TV
Chosen Kin Origins: New Breed
as Dr. Watson
2018
Movie
The Central Authority
as Bishop Buckz
2021
Movie
Sleepers
as Damon Jackson
2020
Movie
The Job Interview
as Craig Usher
2017
Movie
Family Therapy
as Devin Dumas'
Movie
Play It All Night Long
as Deacon Hayes
2023
TV
The Produce Your Own Life Show
as Host