Best known for playing Mid-Sized Sedans in The Underground Railroad (2021), Dev-Em in Krypton (2018–2019), and M’Baku in the MCU’s The Lion King (2019) as voice.
Films
- The Lion KingM’Baku (voice)2019
- The Old GuardDesmond2020
- BrotherMichael2022
- FoeTerrance2023
- Rebel RidgeTerry Richmond2024
TV shows
- The Underground RailroadCaesar2021
- KryptonDev-Em2018
- BritanniaAntedios2017
- Prime Suspect 1973DC Melvyn ‘Mellie’ Hollis2017
- The A WordJames2016
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About Aaron Pierre
Aaron Pierre is a British actor, born in London, who rose to prominence with his commanding presence in both television and film. He gained critical acclaim for his lead role as Caesar in Barry Jenkins’ limited series The Underground Railroad, and has since become a sought-after talent in major franchises.
FAQs
What is Aaron Pierre’s most acclaimed role?
His portrayal of Caesar in the Amazon Prime limited series The Underground Railroad (2021) earned widespread critical praise and a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries.
Is Aaron Pierre in any superhero projects?
Yes, he played the Kryptonian villain Dev-Em in the Syfy series Krypton (2018–2019), and voiced M’Baku in the 2019 photorealistic CGI remake of The Lion King.
What is Aaron Pierre’s upcoming film?
He stars as Terry Richmond in the Netflix thriller Rebel Ridge, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, released in 2024.
Did Aaron Pierre train at a drama school?
Yes, he graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2016.
Is Aaron Pierre related to any other actors?
No, he is not known to be related to any other actors; he is the son of Jamaican parents and grew up in Croydon, London.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026