Cornelius Smith Jr.
Cornelius Smith Jr. (born March 18, 1982) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Marcus Walker on the ABC drama series Scandal from 2015 to 2018,[1] and Frankie Hubbard on the ABC soap opera All My Children from December 2007 until September 2011. He received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2009.
Cornelius Smith Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 18, 1982 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Education | Southern Methodist University (BFA) New York University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | http://corneliussmithjr.com/ |
In 2018 Smith was cast in the upcoming film Against All Enemies.[2]
Early life
Although born in San Diego, Smith grew up in Detroit, Michigan.[1] Smith graduated from the Class of 2000 from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Then he went on to Southern Methodist University in Dallas.[1] Cornelius is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. After attending Southern Methodist University for his undergraduate education, he went to New York University and received his Master of Fine Arts in Acting.[1]
Personal life
In May 2018 Smith married Stephanie Lilly Smith in Mexico.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Anatomy of Deception | Steve | |
| 2015 | You Never Left | Lamar | Short film |
| 2018 | Jingle Belle | Michael Hill | TV movie |
| 2019 | Seberg | Ray Robertson |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | All My Children | Frankie Hubbard | |
| 2012 | Criminal Minds | Tony Anders | Episode: "God Complex" |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Rangemaster R. Morton | Episode: "There's No Place Like Home" |
| 2014 | Forever | Fabian North | Episode: "The Pugilist Break" |
| 2015 | Whitney | Michael Houston | Television film |
| 2015–2018 | Scandal | Marcus Walker | 46 episodes |
| 2015 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Case | Episode: "One Door Closes" |
| 2018 | How to Get Away with Murder | Marcus Walker | Episode: "Lahey v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" |
| 2018 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "Hot Potato" |
| 2019 | Love, Take Two | Scott Meyers | Television film |
| 2020 | Manhunt | Mayor Bill Campbell | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Self Made | W. E. B. Du Bois | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | God Friended Me | Corey Smith | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Five Days at Memorial | Dr. Bryant King |
Stage credits
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Romeo and Juliet | Ensemble | Public Theatre; Shakespeare in the Park[1] |
| 2022 | American Prophet | Frederick Douglass | Arena Stage |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Deviant Android |
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | All My Children | Nominated | [1] |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | All My Children | Nominated | [1] |
| 2010 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | All My Children | Won | [4] |
| 2011 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | All My Children | Nominated | [5] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Marcus Walker". abc.go.com. ABC. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (19 June 2018). "'Scandal' Alum Cornelius Smith Jr. Cast In 'Against All Enemies'". deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ Pasquini, Maria (2 November 2018). "Scandal's Cornelius Smith Jr. Marries Stephanie Lilly Smith — See the Photos!". people.com. People. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ "41st NAACP Image Awards - Press Room". zimbio.com. Zimbio. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Finke, Nikki (12 January 2011). "2011 NAACP Image Award Film/TV Noms". deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
External links
- Cornelius Smith Jr. at IMDb