Renell Gibbs
Known For: Acting
Biography
Renell was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Over the past decade, Renell has studied with an array of acting teachers, acquired the knowledge of multiple acting techniques, and appeared in a long list of film and television productions. Recently, Renell played the role of Jay in Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) that was directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film grossed over 55 million dollars worldwide and won the All Def Movie Award in 2017 for the Best Squadd in a Motion Picture. In 2017, Renell played the role of James Hick in The Case for Christ. The film was directed by Jon Gunn and received multiple nominations that included Best Film for Families in 2018 (MovieGuide Awards) and the Dove Inspirational Film of the Year Award in 2017. Renell is also known for playing the role of Larry in Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story (2013). The VH1 biopic told the story of the legendary musical trio and was directed by Charles Stone III. Other television credits include guest starring roles in the hit television shows, Atlanta, Preacher, Black Lightning, Ozark and Being Mary Jane. Additional film credits include the roles of Jase in Hours (featuring Paul Walker); Lamarco in When The Game Stands Tall (Directed by Thomas Carter); Tyrone in Bayou Caviar and Rod in Merry Wish-Mas. When he is not acting, Renell mentors youth in his hometown of New Orleans.
Filmography
2022
- Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon as Homie
2021
- Blue Bayou as Reggie
- Blast Beat as 40-T (uncredited)
- Sacrifice as Trench
2020
- Safety as Jarren
- Body Cam as Tre
- Amazing Stories as Barber
2018
- Black Lightning as Kyrie
- Bayou Caviar as Tyrone
- Merry Wishmas as Rod
2017
- Ozark as Marco
- Silk Scream as Tank
- The Case for Christ as James Dixon
2016
- Preacher as PaPa BeBe Junior
- Atlanta as Dude
- Roots as Black Soldier
- Barbershop: The Next Cut as Jay
- Game of Silence as Robby Winters
2015
- Scream: The TV Series as Delivery Guy
- Heist as Tagger
2014
- Survivor's Remorse as Lamar
- When the Game Stands Tall as Lamarco
2013
- Being Mary Jane as Pimp
- Hours as Jase
- Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story as Larry
2012
- Common Law as Hoodie Guy
2011
- Breakout Kings as Curtis
2010
2008
- American Violet as James LeRay (uncredited)