Julian Horton

Julian Horton
Born
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present

Julian Horton (born December 12, 1991) is an American actor and former football player. He is best known for his role as Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix series Beauty in Black (2024). Horton transitioned from a career in sports to acting, earning recognition for his performances in film and television.[1][2]

Early Life and education

Julian Horton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] He attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and later played college football as a wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[3][4][5]

Life and career

After his senior season, Horton pursued a professional football career, signing with the Tennessee Titans in May 2010 before being waived in August after playing in one preseason game.[6][7] Horton transitioned to acting in 2018, making his film debut in Amazon Prime's The House Invictus. His early work included guest appearances on shows such as Legacies on the CW and Bruh on BET. In 2021, Horton made his theater debut with National Champions, starring alongside JK Simmons and Stephan James. In 2022, Horton appeared alongside Neal McDonough and J Alphonse Nicholson in Black Spartans.[8][9] In 2024, Horton gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's first Netflix series Beauty in Black.[10][11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Addiction Brandon Short
2019 Closure Ryan
2020 The House Invictus Barry
2020 The Benefit List Bobby
2021 Strictly for the Streets: Vol 1 Scooter
2021 National Champions Orlando Bishop
2021 Strictly for the Streets: vol. 2 Bryant Bo Smith
2022 ToxiCity TJ
2023 The Re-Education of Molly Singer Bouncer
2023 On the Run with Love Freddie Cole, Producer
2024 Colored Tags Trey Short
2024 Release Julius
TBD Black Spartans Gene Washington
TBD North of Hollywood Daniel Anderson
TBD Left One Alive Til

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Takeout Bravo
2019 Legacies Cocky Vampire Season 1, Episode 15: “I’ll Tell You a Story”
2019 Homicide Hunter Wade Douglas Season 9, Episode 15: "No Good Deed"
2020 Fatal Attraction Russell Season 9, Episode 15: "Web of Seduction"
2020 Bruh Orlando 2 episodes
2020 Loose AF Davis 6 episodes
2021 First Family Jacori 8 episodes
2020-2021 NoHo: A North Hollywood Story Daniel Anderson 7 episodes
2022 Tough Love: Atlanta Drew 10 episodes
2023 Ruined Jayce TV Movie
2024 Beauty in Black Roy 16 episodes

References

  1. ^ Gallagher, Declan (October 31, 2024). "Who plays who in Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black? Meet the cast and characters behind the Netflix drama". Entertainment Weekly.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b Tona, Koku (September 25, 2024). "TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA Cast Interview". blackfilm.com.
  3. ^ Murphy, Tom (August 20, 2010). "Horton stays in Petrino's sights". Gwinnett Daily Post.
  4. ^ Voight, Kurt (August 22, 2013). "Razorbacks Julian Horton, Javontee Herndon eager to shine at WR". Tulsa World.
  5. ^ Hammock, Will (August 12, 2009). "Horton more important than ever for GAC". Gwinnett Daily Post.
  6. ^ "Julian". footballdb.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  7. ^ Papadatos, Markos (October 22, 2024). "Julian Horton talks about starring in the Netflix Tyler Perry drama series 'Beauty in Black'". Digital Journal.
  8. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Julian Horton To Play Gene Washington In Black Spartans!". That Hashtag Show. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  9. ^ Hill-Paul, Lucas (February 19, 2023). "Black Spartans star recalls incredible life advice from Yellowstone's Neal McDonough". Daily Express.
  10. ^ Rice, Lynette (April 4, 2024). "'Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black': Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator's First Look Deal".
  11. ^ Cox, Michael (November 22, 2024). "JULIAN HORTON: FAITH, VULNERABILITY, AND PORTRAYING ROY'S COMPLEX JOURNEY IN TYLER PERRY'S BEAUTY IN BLACK". Perception Magazine.