Shamon Brown Jr.
American actor
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Shamon Brown Jr. is an American actor. He is best known for playing Stanley Jackson in The Chi and voicing Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
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| Years active | 2010–present |
Early life
In 2010, he started appearing in local theatrical productions by independent Chicago playwrights.[1]
Career
Brown Jr.s first big role came playing Stanley "Papa" Jackson in the Showtime series The Chi.[2] After starting off as a recurring character in season 1, he was upgraded to a main character for season 2.[3] His biggest role so far has been voicing Michelangelo in the superhero film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.[4] He reprised the role in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.[5]
Personal life
He cites Cory Hardrict as his role model and the best African-American actor. Other influences are Tia Mowry, Tyler Perry, and Zendaya. He has loved Zendaya since he was a child watching her shows on Disney Channel.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | Michelangelo | Voice |
| 2024 | Peppermint Spiral | Angel | Short; voice |
| 2025 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey | Michelangelo | |
| 2027 | Untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel | Voice |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–26 | The Chi | Stanley Jackson | 84 episodes |
| 2024–25 | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Mikey | 23 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Voice role |
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| 2024 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed | Mikey |