Jimmy Gary Jr.
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1972-11-07
    • Born Place: Stuart, Florida, USA
  • Also Known As:

    James Gary Jr., Jimmy Gary

Jimmy Gary Jr.

Jimmy Gary Jr. is an American actor and former professional football player. Born on November 7, 1972, in Stuart, Florida, he initially made a name for himself in athletics. He was a highly decorated high school football player, earning accolades like "Parade All-American," and went on to play as an all-star running back at West Virginia University before a brief NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks.After his football career, Gary Jr. transitioned into acting, making his film debut in "Better Dayz." He has since built a substantial resume in both film and television. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as CO Felix Rikerson in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black."His other notable television appearances include "When They See Us," "The Night Of," "New Amsterdam," "FBI: Most Wanted," "The Blacklist," "Law & Order," "Nurse Jackie," "Ray Donovan," "White Collar," and "Ugly Betty."On the film side, his credits include "Money Monster," "First Match," "Happythankyoumoreplease," "The Home" (upcoming in 2025), and "Oh, Hi!" (2025), where he is credited as "Deputy."Beyond his acting career, Jimmy Gary Jr. is also involved in motivational speaking, particularly enjoying speaking to youth to help them find their passion. He resides in New York, New York, USA.

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