Khylin Rhambo
Khylin Rhambo | |
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 Rhambo at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | January 8, 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | The First Family Teen Wolf |
Khylin Rhambo (born January 8, 1996)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Charles Johnson on the television sitcom The First Family and as Mason Hewitt on MTV's show Teen Wolf.[2]
Early life
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Rhambo started out his career at an early age. He modelled for various products such as Lee Jeans, Hasbro, Disney and Mattel Toys, before becoming interested in acting at the age of 8 and attending acting classes. After quickly gaining recognition by several talent agents who attended some of his acting classes, Rhambo booked work on several regional commercials.
Career
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Rhambo's first casting role came when he was cast as a guest star on the BET show Reed Between the Lines and later booked another guest star role on Criminal Minds. In 2013, he was cast in his first feature-film, the sci-fi thriller Ender's Game as Dink Meeker.[3][4] In the following year, Rhambo began portraying, Mason Hewitt on the MTV show Teen Wolf, which is his breakthrough role and has brought him widespread recognition.[5] He was also in the syndicated sitcom, The First Family from 2012 to 2015.[6]
In December 2018, Rhambo was cast as Carl in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, a sequel to the 2017 survival film 47 Meters Down.[7]
In September 2021, it was announced that a reunion film for 2011 Teen Wolf television series had been ordered by Paramount+, with Jeff Davis returning as a screenwriter and executive producer for the film.[8][9] The majority of the original cast members, including Rhambo himself, will reprise their roles.[10] The film was released on January 26, 2023.
Filmography
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[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Ender's Game | Dink Meeker | Based on the novel Ender's Game |
| 2019 | 47 Meters Down: Uncaged | Carl | |
| 2020 | Just Say When | James | Short film |
| 2023 | Teen Wolf: The Movie | Mason Hewitt | |
| 2023 | Baby Blue | Kelvin Jones | |
| 2023 | Rock the Boat | Jahleel | |
| 2024 | Rock the Boat 2 | Jahleel | |
| TBA | Don't Log Off | Brian | Filming |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Reed Between the Lines | Dillon | Episode: "Let's Talk About Jealousy" |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds | Damon Weeks | Episode: "There's No Place Like Home" |
| 2012–2015 | The First Family | Charles Johnson | Main role; 36 episodes |
| 2013 | Ironside | Boy #1 | Episode: "Minor Infractions" |
| 2014–2017 | Teen Wolf | Mason Hewitt | Recurring role; 38 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ "UPI Almanac for Monday, Jan. 8, 2018". United Press International. January 8, 2018. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
actor Khylin Rhambo in 1996 (age 22)
- ^ Stauffer, Derek (January 20, 2016). "Why Mason Hewitt Has to Be The Beast of Gévaudan". Buddy TV. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ Longman, Haley (30 October 2013). "OK! Movie Mania: Ender's Game's Khylin Rhambo on McDonald's, The Movie's Romance, and The One Question He'd Ask Leo DiCaprio". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "'Ender's Game' premiere in Los Angeles". Los Angeles Times. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Bricker, Tierney (March 11, 2014). "Mason Dye & Khylin Rhambo Cast in 'Teen Wolf'!". E! Online. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ^ Block, Alex Ben (28 March 2012). "Byron Allen Casts New Syndicated Comedy 'First Family'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (10 December 2018). "'47 Meters Down' Sequel: Sophie Nélisse To Star, Corinne Foxx & Sistine Stallone Make Film Debuts; Summer 2019 Release". Deadline. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2021). "Teen Wolf Revival Movie Set at Paramount Plus as Creator Jeff Davis Inks MTV Entertainment Studios Overall Deal (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 13, 2022). "Teen Wolf Movie: Tyler Hoechlin Set to Return for Paramount+ Revival". TV Line. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "'Teen Wolf: The Movie' adds Ian Bohen, Khylin Rhambo, and... Derek Hale's son?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
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