Aaron Smallwood Jr. is a Philadelphia-born, New York City–based actor and Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio. He holds a B.A. in Theatre from Hampton University and is known for his emotionally truthful, psychologically grounded performances.

Recent television credits include Godfather of Harlem, NBC’s The Hunting Party, Law & Order: SVU, FBI, Manifest, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and That Damn Michael Che (HBO Max)