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.
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Credits
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Homie★ 6.3
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Sacrifice 2021Trench★ 9.2
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Blue Bayou 2021Reggie★ 7.5
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Blast Beat 202140-T (uncredited)★ 6.7
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Safety 2020Jarren★ 7.5
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Body Cam 2020Tre★ 6.2
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Amazing Stories 2020Barber★ 7.4
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Merry Wishmas 2018Rod★ 5.3
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Bayou Caviar 2018Tyrone★ 4.6
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Black Lightning 2018Kyrie★ 7
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Ozark 2017Marco★ 8.2
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Silk Scream 2017Tank★ 3.4
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The Case for Christ 2017James Dixon★ 6.9
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Atlanta 2016Dude★ 8
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Roots 2016Black Soldier★ 6.9
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Preacher 2016PaPa BeBe Junior★ 7.5
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Jay★ 6.3
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Game of Silence 2016Robby Winters★ 5.3
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Heist 2015Tagger★ 6.1
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Delivery Guy★ 6.9
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Survivor's Remorse 2014Lamar★ 6.6
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Lamarco★ 6.7
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Hours 2013Jase★ 6.6
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Larry★ 7.8
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Being Mary Jane 2013Pimp★ 7.1
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Common Law 2012Hoodie Guy★ 6.8
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Breakout Kings 2011Curtis★ 6.6
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Treme 2010★ 7.6
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American Violet 2008James LeRay (uncredited)★ 6.7