Lucius Baston
Lucius Baston is an American actor from Queens, NY. He is known for best known for his roles in Atlanta (TV series), Lovecraft Country (TV series) and The Underground Railroad (TV series).
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Born | Lucius Baston Jr. Queens, NY, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor/Producer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Father: Lucius Baston Sr.
Mother: Veronica Albury Brother(s): 2 |
Early life
Born as the youngest out of his two brothers, Baston started entertaining at the age of 11 years old as a disc jockey (DJ) for community and school events. Later on through multiple changes in profession, Baston sparked a new interest in an acting career by gazing upon head-shots from a fellow friend. Since 2005, he started the progression of his roles on screen.[1]
Career
After working as a DJ in his youth, Baston joined the United States Air Force for eleven years. He later proceeded to pursue a career in electronics, and then on the air as a radio broadcaster.[2] After these endeavors, Baston went on to making a career in the acting industry. He started by going to the Performers Studio Workshop where he honed in on his skills.[3]
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | The Touch | Car Parts Employee | |
2007 | Father of Lies | Percy Mason | |
2008 | The Belly of the Beast | Beeizulbulb | |
2009 | Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans | Midget | |
2009 | Robodoc | Kevin | |
2010 | The Wronged Man | Shelton | |
2010 | Adventure Scouts | Piranha | |
2011 | Teen Spirit | Vice-Principal Richardson | |
2011 | Terminal Kill | Dexter Walker | |
2011 | Cassadaga | Officer Hall | |
2012 | Tooth Fairy 2 | Ernie | |
2014 | Ride Along | Ballsdeep23 | |
2014 | The Breaking Point | Tone | |
2014 | Frank vs. God | Guard | |
2014 | Jessabelle | Mr. Woods | |
2015 | Bad Ass 3: Bad Asses on the Bayou | H.S. Security Guard | |
2015 | Sex School | Coach Bush | |
2015 | N.O.L.A Circus | Woody | |
2016 | Ride Along 2 | Ballsdeep23 | Uncredited |
2016 | The Last Punch | Mr. Nottage | |
2018 | Dirt Road to Lafayette | Wee Thin Guy | |
2018 | Daphne & Velma | Mr. Nussbaum | Direct-to-video film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | House of Payne | Mr. Williams | Season 7, Ep.6 Payneful Resolution |
2011 | Treme | Auditioner | Season 2, Ep.3 On Your Way Down |
2012 | Common Law | Manager | Season 1, Ep.4 The Ex-Factor |
2012 | Homeland | Paris | Season 2, Ep.4 New Car Smell |
2012 | Revolution | Militia Wagon Soldier | Season 1, Ep.7 The Children's Crusade |
2012-2013 | Suit Up | Cameron Ross | Season 2, Ep. 3 Louisiana Vengeance; Season 2, Ep. 2 Who Is Roger Seething?; Season 1, Ep. 3 No Money, No QB |
2013 | Magic City | Number Writer | Season 2, Ep.6 Sitting on Top of the World |
2015 | Graceland | Swiggy | Season 3, Ep. 9 Hand of Glory |
2015 | Real Rob | Plumber | Season 1, Ep.4 VIP Treatment |
2016 | The Inspectors | Shawn Harper | Season 1, Ep.21 Jamaican Lottery |
2016 | Roots | Reverend Garland | Season 1, Ep.4 Part 4 |
2016 | Stranger Things | Technician | Season 1, Ep.8 Chapter Eight: The Upside Down |
2016 | Atlanta | Chris | Season 1, Ep.8 The Club |
Short Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Unspeakable | Ed Collins | |
2007 | Paso Doble | Hatuchama Man | |
2010 | The More Perfect Yellow | Lucius Breckensted | |
2010 | Brock Stetson | Franswa Saint Croy Jr. | |
2018 | 83 Days | Al Johnson |