Dexter Darden (born June 24, 1991)[1] is an American actor, best known for playing the role of Walter Hill in Joyful Noise,[2] Frypan in the Maze Runner film series[3][4]and Muhammad Ali in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.
Dexter Darden | |
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Born | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | June 24, 1991
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Partner | JoJo (2021–2022) |
Personal life
editIn December 2021, singer JoJo announced via an Instagram post that she and Darden were engaged to be married.[5] The pair broke off their engagement the following year.[6]
Filmography
editFilms
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Standing Ovation | MC John | |
2012 | Joyful Noise | Walter Hill | |
2013 | Geography Club | Jared Sharp | |
2014 | The Maze Runner | Frypan | |
2015 | Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials | ||
2018 | Burden | Kelvin Kennedy | |
2018 | Maze Runner: The Death Cure | Frypan | |
2020 | Son of the South | John Lewis | |
2020 | The Binge | Hags | |
2023 | Chang Can Dunk | DeAndre | [7] |
2024 | Half Baked: Totally High | JR |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Minutemen | Chester | Television film |
2009 | Poor Paul | Bobby the Fish | Episode: "I Know a Guy" |
2010 | Cougar Town | Glee Club Member #1 | Episode: "Breakdown" |
2010 | Victorious | Nate | Episode: "Survival of the Hottest" |
2012 | Strawberry Summer | Noah | Television film |
2016; 2022 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | 2 episodes |
2016 | Making Moves | Noah | Web series Main role; 9 episodes |
2020 | Saved by the Bell | Devante | Main role |
2024 | Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist | Muhammad Ali | Upcoming miniseries |
References
edit- ^ "Dexter Darden". Pathé (in Dutch). Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (January 5, 2012). "Review: 'Joyful Noise'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 10, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ Taylor, Ella (September 9, 2014). "Film Review: 'The Maze Runner'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ^ Moran, Jonathon (September 11, 2014). "Maze Runner star Dexter Darden wants to visit Sydney but you'll never, ever guess why". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ Stagnitta, Ali (December 25, 2021). "JoJo Gets Engaged On Christmas Eve To Actor Dexter Darden: 'Got A Whole Fiancé For Christmas'". Hollywood Life.
- ^ Strout, Paige (September 16, 2024). "Taylor Swift Had Questionnaires About Being Single at Galentine's Party". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ Beck, Michelle (February 16, 2023). "'Chang Can Dunk' Disney Release Date Announced". Disneyplusinformer. Retrieved February 16, 2023.