C.J. LeBlanc
| C.J. LeBlanc | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Terrell Johnson LeBlanc December 12, 1995 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Leilehua High School Westfield High School |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2014–present |
Christopher Terrell "CJ" Johnson LeBlanc (born December 12, 1995) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayals of John McMillan in the biographical legal drama film Just Mercy (2019),[1] and Miggs in Project Power (2020).[2]
Early life[edit]
LeBlanc was born in New Orleans, the son of Akira Maria LeBlanc, an educator, and Frankie Pierre, a carpenter. Immediately following his birth, Frankie and Akira separated. LeBlanc was raised solely by his mother for a small time period until she married his step-father, Lemuel LeBlanc IV, a retired military specialist.
While in Hawaii, LeBlanc attended Leilehua High School for two years and finished out his last two in Houston, Texas at Westfield High School. During these years, and some previous ones, he began to participate in both church and community plays. He went on to attend Stephen F. Austin State University.
Career[edit]
LeBlanc's acting debut was in an uncredited role in the film, Trumbo (2015). He later appeared in NCIS: New Orleans (2015–2020).
LeBlanc followed up with two supporting roles in the films Arsenal and School Spirits (2017). Along with a co-starring role in the forthcoming season of Ballers (2015), LeBlanc has starred alongside Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan in the legal drama Just Mercy (2019). He has portrayed John McMillian, son of Walter McMillian, Foxx's character in the film.[3]
He then starred with Foxx again in the Netflix superhero film Project Power as Miggs in 2020.[4]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Trumbo | Niki's Friend | Uncredited |
| 2017 | Arsenal | Hoya | Credited as C.J. LeBlanc |
| 2017 | School Spirits | Lane Walker | |
| 2019 | Just Mercy | John McMillian | |
| 2020 | Project Power | Miggs | Credited as C.J. LeBlanc |
| 2020 | December 21st | Hood Guy / Nerd | Short film |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | NCIS: New Orleans | Ensign Nathan Cox / Boy #2 | Episodes: "My Brother's Keeper" and "One of Our Own" |
| 2018 | Ballers | Kid | Episode: "Doink" |
| 2021 | Queen Sugar | Lucas | 2 episodes |
References[edit]
- ↑ "CJ LeBlanc talks about bringing the story of Just Mercy to life". www.fox26houston.com. Fox 26 Houston. January 23, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ↑ Palat, Lakshana (August 13, 2020). "'Project Power': Meet Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and rest of the cast of Netflix's sci-fi film". www.meaww.com. Meaww. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Michael B. Jordan Fights for Innocent Man's Life in 'Just Mercy' Trailer". www.hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. December 2, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ↑ Cremona, Patrick (August 11, 2020). "Meet the cast of Netflix movie Project Power". www.radiotimes.com. Radio Times. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
External links[edit]
- CJ LeBlanc on IMDb
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