Denzel Whitaker

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Characters played by Denzel Whitaker

James / Young Zuri — Black Panther (2018)

Younger version of Zuri.

Gilly — Abduction (2011)

Gilly is a friend of Nathan Harper who assists Nathan and Karen Murphy during their flight. He provides fake identification documents and helps Nathan obtain tickets for the trip to Nebraska. Though he is not involved in the central conspiracy, his practical support enables Nathan and Karen to travel while avoiding immediate detection.

Thomas — Follow Me (2020)

Thomas is one of Cole's friends who joins the Moscow trip and the extreme escape-room challenge. Cole helps free him from a deadly trap by solving a cog puzzle, and Thomas later attempts to escape with Cole. He appears to die after being pushed down an elevator shaft, but the final reveal shows that the experience was staged.

James Farmer Jr. — The Great Debaters (2007)

Teenager on the Wiley College debate team who later co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality. He delivers key thematic lines about doing what is necessary to achieve desired goals.

Andre — Cut Throat City (2020)

One of Blink's close friends who participates in the casino robbery. He is fatally shot during the shootout with security and police, prompting the group to hire a reverend to dispose of his body.

Jerome — My Soul to Take (2010)

The blind member of the Riverton 7. He is discovered mortally wounded in Bug's closet by the protagonist and dies shortly after, becoming another victim of the Ripper's spree.

Kango — The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023)

Kango is connected to Chris before Chris's death and belongs to the dangerous world surrounding the fatal drug conflict. Although the plot summary gives no detailed account of Kango's actions, this connection places Kango near the circumstances that draw Vicaria away from her scientific work and into criminal pressure.

Eddie — Submerged (2016)

Eddie is one of the passengers trapped after the limousine plunges underwater. As the air runs low and the group waits for help, he leaves the vehicle to search for an escape route, leaving the others anxiously waiting for a signal and making his action a significant part of their desperate survival attempt.

Alieu — Alieu the Dreamer (2020)

Alieu Bowuhki is an unusual dreamer in a world where people have stopped dreaming and see a mysterious light in their sleep. He tells officials about his ability, drawing the attention of Maya, Cheng, and Steven. His claim becomes the focus of an investigation, while people around him urge him to consider the value of his ability.

Career Overview

Denzel Whitaker has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently MCU with 1 titles. Signature works include The Great Debaters, Follow Me, Cut Throat City. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1990-06-15
Birth Place
Torrance, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q614402), public domain (CC0).