Michael Rainey Jr.

Michael Rainey Jr.

Active - 2012 - 2018  |   Born - Sep 22, 2000 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States  |   Genres - Crime, Drama, Comedy

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  • Early in his career, he was cast in Sesame Street, and also appeared in various commercials and music videos.
  • Made his feature film debut in the Italian drama Un altro mondo, in 2010.
  • Living in Italy for a year starring in Un altro mondo, he became fluent in Italian and fully embraced the culture.
  • Played eight year old Cecil Gaines - Forest Whitaker's character - in the 2013 drams Lee Daniels' The Butler.
  • Frequently gives back to his community, working with youths and supplying coats and food for the homeless.