Blue Kimble
Blue Kimble | |
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 Photo by Stephanie Saias | |
| Born | January 3, 1983 (age 42) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Blue Kimble (born January 3, 1983) is an American actor, model, and former football player.
Life and career
Kimble was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] Before acting, he was a football player and played in the Arena Football League and the National Football League with the Buffalo Bills.[1] After his football career, he began appearing on television shows, including The Game, Being Mary Jane and Devious Maids. He has appeared in more than 20 Atlanta-filmed movies, and starred in the TV One original films Media (2017) and The Bobby DeBarge Story (2019).[2][3] In 2019, Kimble played a lead role opposite Chace Crawford in the American drama thriller film Nighthawks.[4]
In 2018, Kimble began starring as Sawyer in the Urban Movie Channel drama series Monogamy.[5] In 2020, he began starring in the BET+ soap opera, Ruthless.[6][7] Kimble also had a recurring role in the Starz drama series, P-Valley from 2020 to 2022. In 2023, he was cast in the second season of BET+ drama series, The Black Hamptons.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fast Five | Extra | |
| Old National | Detective Mark Davis | Short | |
| 2012 | When Love Was Simple | Nolan | |
| 2013 | Greed: Introduction | TJ | Short |
| Strain | Soldier | Short | |
| 2014 | Loud | Raymond | |
| Staying in Lane | Hyatt Lane | TV movie | |
| The 4th Quarter | Michael 'Easy' Eason | TV movie | |
| The Wish, a Story of Hope, Faith and Generosity | Isiah Taylor | ||
| Breathe | Xzavion Crane | ||
| 2015 | What Love Will Make You Do | Todd Boston | |
| Crimes and Mister Meanors | Agent Roberts | ||
| Returned | Benjamin Lathan | ||
| Angry Insecure Men 2 | Aiden | ||
| Thirsty the Movie | Jamal | ||
| Love N Success | Guy from Cleveland | ||
| 2016 | Closet Space: The Movie | J.C. | |
| Push | Jace | ||
| 2017 | Media | Anthony Jones | TV movie |
| The Run Saga: Breathe | Xzavion Crane | ||
| 2018 | Greed: Heavy Is The Hand | TJ Grant | |
| Smoke | Joe Tucker | ||
| Atonement | Lance | TV movie | |
| The Killing Secret | Daniel | ||
| 2019 | My Online Valentine | Blaze | |
| Nighthawks | Kentavious | ||
| The Bobby DeBarge Story | Tommy DeBarge | TV movie | |
| Smile | Tone | Short | |
| 2020 | Steppin' Back to Love | Eddie | TV movie |
| Trade | Alonzo Harrison | Short | |
| My Brother's Keeper | Big Six | ||
| Live | Rav Monroe | Short | |
| 2021 | The Deadliest Lie | Jaden | |
| Christmas Déjà Vu | David | ||
| A Christmas Wish | Dalton Mckenzie | ||
| 2022 | Agent Game | Drone Pilot | |
| Bid for Love | Memphis | ||
| 2023 | Best Friend | Brian |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Game | Football Player | Recurring cast: season 5 |
| 2013 | Advocate & Solicitor | A-Wall | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Being Mary Jane | Nate | Episode: "Girls Night In" |
| T.R.A.D.E It All | Blake Henry | Episode: "Aftermath" | |
| 2015–17 | Twisted Mines | Dave | Main cast |
| 2016 | #killerpost | Ronald Taylor | Episode: "Taylor/Mitchell" |
| Devious Maids | Justin | Episode: "The Maid Who Knew Too Much" | |
| 2017 | Mann & Wife | Jacin | Episode: "Pressured by the Mann" |
| 2018–21 | Monogamy | Sawyer | Main cast |
| 2019 | A Black Lady Sketch Show | CIA Agent | Episode: "Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows" |
| The Rookie | Trevor Reed | Episode: "Clean Cut" | |
| 2020 | The Real Bros of Simi Valley | Kane | Episode: "Exes and Axes" |
| 2020–present | Ruthless | Andrew | Main cast |
| 2020–22 | P-Valley | Rome | Guest: season 1, recurring cast: season 2 |
| 2022 | I Got a Story to Tell | Mason | Episode: "Dear Mama" |
References
- ^ a b "BET Press | Tyler Perry's Ruthless - Biography - Blue Kimble". www.betpressroom.com.
- ^ Jordan, Christal (23 February 2017). "Blue Kimble suggests TV One achieved Black excellence with new 'Media' series".
- ^ "'The Bobby DeBarge Story': TV One's music-themed original movie". July 1, 2019.
- ^ "Nighthawks". June 27, 2019 – via IMDb.
- ^ "Provocative Series 'Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy' Starring Jill Marie Jones And Vanessa Simmons Gets Season 2 On UMC". shadowandact.com.
- ^ Bell, BreAnna (November 7, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET Plus (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ "From the NFL to Acting: How Blue Kimble Went from Playing Professional Football to Being a TV Star". Peoplemag.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (November 9, 2023). "'The Black Hamptons': BET+ Reveals Season 2 Return Date For Family Drama".
External links
- Blue Kimble at IMDb