Lil Rel Howery

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Characters played by Lil Rel Howery

Rod Williams — Get Out (2017)

Chris's TSA friend who investigates his disappearance and uncovers the truth.

Buddy — Free Guy (2021)

A security guard and Guy's best friend who lives out a scripted life in the game. He is temporarily erased when CEO Antwan destroys the game's network servers in a desperate attempt to stop Guy. His AI algorithm is later successfully reconstructed when Millie, Keys, and Mouser release the indie game Free Life, allowing him to reunite with Guy and Dude.

Sam Stinger — PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)

Sensationalist news anchor who initially doubts the pups.

Game Announcer — Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

Voice providing commentary during the basketball matches.

Charlie — Bird Box (2018)

Malorie's friend who joins the river journey and helps navigate the dangerous waters.

Moose — Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Moose is one of Harold's drawn companions and becomes human after crossing into the real world. He accompanies Harold during the search for the missing narrator, helps him navigate danger and imprisonment, reunites with Porcupine, and returns with Harold to their original illustrated world.

Alex (voice) — The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)

Voice actor for a minor bird character with limited screen time.

James — Win or Lose (2025)

Featured as a central figure in the episodic narratives. Faces personal upheaval as the big game approaches, with anxieties manifesting as vivid, secret imaginations.

Jimmy — I Love My Dad (2022)

Jimmy is Chuck’s outspoken friend and a voice of moral opposition to Chuck’s deception. He strongly objects to the impersonation of Becca, warns that it will destroy Franklin’s trust, and urges Chuck to tell the truth before the false relationship causes greater emotional harm.

Marcus — Vacation Friends (2021)

Wealthy Chicago architect planning a hotel project, struggles with work-life balance.

Mike — Code 3 (2025)

Mike is Randy’s paramedic partner and works alongside him during the exhausting 24-hour shift. He helps respond to dangerous and emotionally difficult calls, including the confrontation with a mentally disturbed patient, where Mike is nearly shot by police officers at the scene.

Marcus — Vacation Friends 2 (2023)

A cautious and career-focused man who gradually learns to embrace spontaneity and loyalty through his chaotic friendships with Ron and Kyla. His journey spans from wedding planning anxieties to surviving underworld schemes, ultimately strengthening his marriage and personal resilience.

Career Overview

Lil Rel Howery has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Vacation Friends Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Free Guy, Get Out, Harold and the Purple Crayon. 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
97
Birth Date
1979-12-17
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q21067271), public domain (CC0).