Mekai Curtis
Mekai Curtis | |
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 Curtis on set in 2014 for Kirby Buckets | |
| Born | October 14, 2000 Neptune City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Mekai Curtis (born October 14, 2000) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the lead role of Kanan Stark in the drama series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and for voicing Zack in the Disney Channel animated series, Milo Murphy’s Law.
Early life
[edit]Curtis was born in Neptune City, New Jersey.[clarification needed] He lived there until he reached third grade. He lived in various parts of Ocean County, New Jersey before moving to Los Angeles at age 12.[1]
Career
[edit]Curtis made a one off appearance in the Disney sitcom Girl Meets World.[2] His first big role came playing Kirby's best friend Fish in the comedy series Kirby Buckets.[3] He starred alongside Weird Al Yankovic and Sabrina Carpenter in the animated series Milo Murphy's Law.[4] Since 2021, he has portrayed the lead role of Kanan Stark in the Starz drama series Power Book III: Raising Kanan.[5][6][7]
Personal life
[edit]In his spare time, Curtis enjoys cooking, playing video games and driving cars. He is also a musician who plays the drums and the piano.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bug | Brick | Short |
| 2014 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Paul Dumphy |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Arrested Development | Irving | Episode; Off The Hook |
| 2014 | Girl Meets World | Felix Shumpert | Episode; Girl Meets Popular |
| 2014–2017 | Kirby Buckets | Fish Fisher | 59 episodes |
| 2017 | The Lion Guard | Fuhara | Episode; Rafiki's New Neighbors |
| 2018 | Overnights | Cooper | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | Chicken Girls | Cooper | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Baby Doll Records | Cooper | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2019 | Milo Murphy's Law | Zack Underwood | 40 episodes |
| 2021–2026 | Power Book III: Raising Kanan | Kanan Stark | 48 episodes |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Destined to Succeed: A Talk with Mekai Curtis". daman.co.id. October 26, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "MeKai Curtis: Hollywood's Newest 'Power' Player Is 'Raising' The Bar". bleumag.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "MEKAI CURTIS STARS AS FISH IN DISNEY'S NEWEST SHOW "KIRBY BUCKETS"". bckonline.com. October 17, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Weird Al Yankovic is set to star in 'Milo Murphy's Law,' Disney XD's new animated series". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Mekai Curtis To Play Young Kanan Stark In 'Power' Prequel 'Raising Kanan' On Starz; Rob Hardy To Direct". deadline.com. February 25, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Patina Miller & MeKai Curtis talk Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2". blackfilmandtv.com. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Born in 2000, Raised in the 90s: Mekai Curtis On 'Raising Kanan'". theqgentleman.com. March 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Fall Most Wanted Issue Actor "MeKai Curtis"". izonmag.com. October 14, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Mekai Curtis at IMDb
