Khylin Rhambo (born January 8, 1996)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Charles Johnson on the television sitcom The First Family and as Mason Hewitt on MTV's show Teen Wolf.[2]
Khylin Rhambo | |
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 Rhambo at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | January 8, 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | The First Family Teen Wolf |
Early life
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Rhambo started out his career at an early age. He modelled for various products such as Lee Jeans, Hasbro, Disney and Mattel Toys, before becoming interested in acting at the age of 8 and attending acting classes. After quickly gaining recognition by several talent agents who attended some of his acting classes, Rhambo booked work on several regional commercials.
Career
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Rhambo's first casting role came when he was cast as a guest star on the BET show Reed Between the Lines and later booked another guest star role on Criminal Minds. In 2013, he was cast in his first feature-film, the sci-fi thriller Ender's Game as Dink Meeker.[citation needed] In 2014, Rhambo was cast in the role he is most known for, Mason Hewitt, in the MTV show Teen Wolf.[3]
In September 2021, it was announced that a reunion film for 2011 Teen Wolf television series had been ordered by Paramount+, with Jeff Davis returning as a screenwriter and executive producer for the film. The majority of the original cast members, including Rhambo himself, will reprise their roles.[4][5] The film was released on January 26, 2023.
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ender's Game | Dink Meeker | Based on the novel Ender's Game |
| 2019 | 47 Meters Down: Uncaged | Carl | |
| 2020 | Just Say When | James | Short film |
| 2023 | Teen Wolf: The Movie | Mason Hewitt | |
| 2023 | Baby Blue | Kelvin Jones | |
| 2023 | Rock the Boat | Jahleel | |
| 2024 | Rock the Boat 2 | Jahleel | |
| TBA | Don't Log Off | Brian | Filming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reed Between the Lines | Dillon | Episode: "Let's Talk About Jealousy" |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds | Damon Weeks | Episode: "There's No Place Like Home" |
| 2012–2015 | The First Family | Charles Johnson | Main role; 36 episodes |
| 2013 | Ironside | Boy #1 | Episode: "Minor Infractions" |
| 2014–2017 | Teen Wolf | Mason Hewitt | Recurring role; 38 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "UPI Almanac for Monday, Jan. 8, 2018". United Press International. January 8, 2018. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
actor Khylin Rhambo in 1996 (age 22)
- ^ Stauffer, Derek (January 20, 2016). "Why Mason Hewitt Has to Be The Beast of Gévaudan". Buddy TV. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ Bricker, Tierney (March 11, 2014). "Mason Dye & Khylin Rhambo Cast in 'Teen Wolf'!". E! Online. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2021). "Teen Wolf Revival Movie Set at Paramount Plus as Creator Jeff Davis Inks MTV Entertainment Studios Overall Deal (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 13, 2022). "Teen Wolf Movie: Tyler Hoechlin Set to Return for Paramount+ Revival". TV Line. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
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