Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. grew up in New Orleans, born smack in the middle of summer, July 23, 1994. The city’s got a soul, and so does he. The guy’s not just another Hollywood face; he’s one of those actors who slips into a role and makes you forget who he is. Maybe you caught him freaking everyone out in “It Comes at Night” back in 2017—honestly, that movie messed with people’s minds. The tension, the paranoia, Harrison just nails that slow-burn panic. Then there’s “Waves” (2019), where he really went off. That film’s a gut punch—family drama turned up to eleven. He plays this high school wrestler trying to keep it together, but, you know, life smacks him around. The emotions? Raw. It’s not just crying for the camera, it’s ugly, real, and he’s right there in the middle of it all, dragging you along for the ride whether you’re ready or not. Now, fast forward to “Mufasa: The Lion King” (2024). Animation, sure, but that voice acting? It’s got to have swagger, depth, maybe a little bit of pain. Stepping into the Lion King universe isn’t a small gig, and Harrison’s got the chops. You can see the pattern—he doesn’t just do one thing. He bounces from indie horror to searing family drama to Disney royalty, and somehow, he makes it all work. Not a lot of actors can say that without sounding full of it. Harrison just does the work.