Derrick Anthony King Jr., youngest of two children, was born in Capitol Heights, Maryland. King began acting at the age of 5 while attending Thomas G. Pullen Performing Arts School; where he majored in theatre. He performed in numerous stage plays including "FAME" (2000)", "The Carnival Odyssey" (2001), "A Midsummer Ni...
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Derrick Anthony King Jr., youngest of two children, was born in Capitol Heights, Maryland. King began acting at the age of 5 while attending Thomas G. Pullen Performing Arts School; where he majored in theatre. He performed in numerous stage plays including "FAME" (2000)", "The Carnival Odyssey" (2001), "A Midsummer Nights Dream" (2004), and "The Heights"(2005). Derrick continued studying acting in the Theatre Arts Program at Suitland High School. While attending college in Atlanta Georgia, King explored his passion for performance through various platforms of artistry. His accomplishments include hosting the 2010 B.E.T Black College Tour, starring in YouTube's Web series "College Boyfriends", and providing Voice-Over talent for numerous events and companies including Nestle USA.Currently, Derrick resides in Los Angeles, California where he is ardently pursing on-screen acting and opportunities to serve the community. Show less «
