Shamon Brown Jr.
Shamon Brown Jr. | |
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| Born | July 17, 2004 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
Shamon Brown Jr. is an American actor. He is best known for playing Stanley Jackson in The Chi and voicing Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Early life
Brown was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 2010 he started appearing in local theatrical productions by independent Chicago playwrights.[1]
Career
Brown Jr.s first big role came playing Stanley Jackson in the Netlfix series The Chi.[2] After starting off as a recurring character in season 1 he was upgraded to a main character for season 2.[3]His biggest role so far has been voicing Michelangelo in the superhero film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.[4] He reprised the role in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.[5]
Personal life
He cites Cory Hardrict as his role model and the best African-American actor. Other influences are Tia Mowry, Tyler Perry and Zendaya. He has loved Zendaya since he was a child watching her shows on Disney Channel.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | Michelangelo | Voice |
| 2024 | Peppermint Spiral | Angel | Short; voice |
| 2025 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey | Michelangelo | Short; voice |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2025 | The Chi | Stanley Jackson | 74 episodes |
| 2024 | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Michaelangelo | 11 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed | Michelangelo | Voice |
References
- ^ "Shamon Brown, Jr. Biography". tribute.ca.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "The women of 'The Chi' step up and take charge in season 7". abc7.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "'The Chi' Ups Shamon Brown Jr., Barton Fitzpatrick & Michael Epps To Series Regulars For Season 2". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – Shamon Brown Jr.'s Michelangelo Is a "Party Dude"". denofgeek.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "Ayo Edebiri, Shamon Brown Jr., more reprise 'Ninja Turtles' roles". upi.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "'The Chi' Star Shamon Brown Jr. on the Show's 'Family' Vibe". variety.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.