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- Birthday: 1988-09-16
- Born Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Quentin Plair
Quentin Plair is an American actor born on September 16, 1988, in Hartford, Connecticut, whose career has seen a rapid ascent from college sports to major roles in television and film. Standing at 1.85 m (6'1"), Plair was a collegiate athlete who played football before pivoting to performance. This athletic background has frequently informed his work, allowing him to bring physical authenticity to his characters. He initially gained recognition for his roles in the 2017 series The Quad and the 2020 miniseries The Good Lord Bird, where he portrayed Emperor. However, his breakout period arrived with back-to-back prominent roles in Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales (2022), playing the superstar dancer Otis, and Tiny Beautiful Things (2023), where he starred as Danny Kinkade alongside Kathryn Hahn. In 2025, Plair's career reached a new milestone with two high-profile projects that utilize his range in both drama and comedy. He starred as Marquis Cooper in the survival thriller Not Without Hope, portraying the real-life NFL linebacker involved in the tragic 2009 boating accident. Plair has spoken about the immense weight of this role, noting the responsibility he felt toward Cooper's family to portray the late athlete with dignity and accuracy during the harrowing events depicted on screen. Simultaneously, he joined the cast of the Hulu comedy series Chad Powers, where he plays Coach Byrd, a charismatic presence on a struggling Southern football team, starring alongside Glen Powell. Plair's filmography is marked by a blend of gritty realism and high-stakes performance, with additional credits including Burning Sands, Drumline: A New Beat, and guest appearances on Roswell, New Mexico and The Good Doctor.
