Quinton Aaron

Quinton Aaron (born August 15, 1984)[1][2][3] is an American actor. He made his film debut in Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind. His first lead role was as Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side.

Quinton Aaron
Aaron in 2010
Born (1984-08-15) August 15, 1984
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
Websitewww.quintonaaron.org

Early life

Aaron was born in The Bronx, New York City, but moved to Augusta, Georgia after elementary school.[4]

Career

Aaron made his film debut as Q in Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind, starring Mos Def and Jack Black.[5] He co-starred in an NYU thesis short film called Mr. Brooklyn with Al Thompson (Liberty Kid, A Walk to Remember), directed by Jason Sokoloff.

Aaron has appeared in two episodes of the TV show Law & Order (Season 17, episode "Bling" as a bodyguard and episode "Fallout" as a bouncer).[4]

His first lead role was playing Michael Oher, alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw in The Blind Side, released November 20, 2009.[6] Directed by John Lee Hancock, the film was adapted from Michael Lewis's 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, which features Oher's real-life story. Oher had started in ten games as a guard during his first season with the Ole Miss Rebels, becoming a first-team freshman All-American, and later an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. Aaron auditioned for the role after his mother found out about the casting call online. Chosen as a finalist, he was flown in to Los Angeles for the final audition. Unsure whether he had been successful, he reached into his pocket on his way to the door and pulled out a card, telling director John Lee Hancock that he knew that it was a long shot for him to get the part, but that he did security work and would love to provide those services should they be needed for the film. Director Hancock said that he would keep it in mind.

On March 24, 2010, Aaron guest-starred with Jill Scott in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[7] On April 28, 2010, Quinton guest-starred in the "We All Saw This Coming" episode of Mercy. On April 4, 2011 Quinton guest-starred in the season finale of Harry's Law with his The Blind Side co-star Kathy Bates.

During the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Aaron participated in the Taco Bell Legends and Celebrities Softball Game as a victorious American Leaguer.

In 2015, Aaron shot the film Busy Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[8]

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2006 Feliz Navidad Vocalist Uncredited
2007 Law & Order Uncredited Season 17, Episodes 18 and 19
2007 I Hate Black People Bar Patron Short
2008 Be Kind Rewind Q
2008 Play or Be Played Bodyguard Television movie
2009 Mr. Brooklyn Jefferson Short
2009 The Ministers Perp Uncredited
2009 The Blind Side Michael Oher Nominated - Black Reel Award: Best Breakthrough Performance
Nominated - Teen Choice Awards 2010 for Breakout Male Actor
Nominated - MTV Movie Awards 2010 for Best Breakout Star
2009 Cred Short
2010 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Damien Woods Season 11, Episode 17
2010 Mercy Season 1, Episode 20
2011 One Tree Hill Tommy Season 8, Episodes 14 and 17
2011 Harry's Law Brian Jones Season 1, Episode 12
2011 Drop Dead Diva Jacob Campbell Season 3, Episode 12
2012 Rebel Qutub Short
2013 Paranormal Movie Himself
2013 1982 Turtle
2013 Nameless Driver Short
2014 The Appearing Kenneth
2014 Left Behind Simon
2015 My Favorite Five T.I.
2015 Dancer and the Dame Louis
2016 Mothers and Daughters Dr. Hamilton
2016 Traded Silas
2016 My First Miracle Brandon
2016 Greater Coach Aaron
2016 Extraction: Genesis Blade
2016 Hero of the Underworld Tino
2016 Halfway Byron
2017 It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway Brian Calhoun
2017 Jason's Letter Troy James Sr.
2017 Busy Day Ivan Short
2017 Rock Paper Dead Joe
2017 Justice Benjamin Movie
2018 Bad Company Damen
2018 Fishbowl California Rad Chad
2021 Trail Blazers Dallas

References
  1. "Hollywood Actor, Quinton Aaron, Announces His 2014 Celebrity Golf Event". PR Web. July 21, 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2015. The festivities will begin in Atlanta, GA on August 14th at The Bobby Jones Golf Course, where Quinton will host his annual celebrity golf invitational. The following day is Quinton's thirtieth birthday...
  2. "Quinton Aaron: August 15". BET. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  3. Borders, Savannah (August 13, 2014). "'Blind Side' star returns to host celebrity golf tourney, parties". NeighborNewspapers.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015. a 30th birthday party for Aaron...birthday party Friday (August 15) from 6 to 10 p.m.
  4. Sragow, Michael (2009-11-20). "Giant-size role for Quinton Aaron". Archived from the original on 2011-02-15. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
  5. "APA has signed Quinton Aaron ("Be Kind Rewind"), Matthew "Mdot" Finley, and Michael Gaston ("Fringe"), for representation". www.gale.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
  6. "WarnerBros.com | The Blind Side | Movies". www.warnerbros.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  7. "Exclusive: Jill Scott and Blind Side's Quinton Aaron Guest on SVU". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 2010-02-22.
  8. "Cast | Busy Day Movie - Attila Arpa, Tommy Lister, Quinton Aaron". Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
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