Kendrick Sampson
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1988-03-08
    • Born Place: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Kendrick Smith Sampson

Kendrick Sampson

Born in Houston, Texas, on March 8, 1988, Kendrick Sampson is an American actor and activist known for his work in high-profile television series and his commitment to social justice. Raised in a household that valued the arts, Sampson began taking music lessons as a child and developed an interest in acting at age ten. He performed in theater productions while attending Elkins High School and later moved into professional acting with early roles in the 2005 film Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story and series like Greek and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He gained broader recognition through recurring roles as Jesse in The Vampire Diaries, Caleb Hapstall in How to Get Away with Murder, and Nathan Campbell in HBO’s Insecure. In the 2026 biographical film Michael, Sampson portrays the legendary music producer Quincy Jones. His role captures the critical period in the late 1970s and 1980s when Jones collaborated with Michael Jackson on the groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. The film's trailer features Sampson’s portrayal of Jones in the studio, guiding Jackson through the recording process. Beyond his acting career, Sampson is a prominent activist and the co-founder of BLD PWR, an organization that works to connect the entertainment industry with grassroots social justice movements. He is also set to appear as Malcolm X in the upcoming film Killing Castro.

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