Uncle Carlos — The Hate U Give Character Profile

About Uncle Carlos

A police detective and Starr's mother's brother who becomes a father figure during her father's imprisonment. He provides a safe haven for Starr and her family after they face gang retaliation.

Character Facts

Played by

Common

Appears in

The Hate U Give (2018)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Uncle Carlos — Family Uncle — Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg)

  Starr's maternal uncle who provides shelter and acts as a father figure.

• Uncle Carlos — Conflict Law Enforcement Vs Gang Leader — King (Anthony Mackie)

  Direct professional and ideological opposition between cop and criminal.

• Uncle Carlos — Professional Police Colleagues — Brian MacIntosh (Drew Starkey)

  Shared profession but opposing stances on justice.

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