| Tristan Wilds | |
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 Wilds in September 2008 |
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| Born | Tristan Paul Mack Wilds July 15, 1989 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Tristan Paul Mack Wilds (born July 15, 1989) is an American actor known for his portrayal of Michael Lee on the HBO original series The Wire as well as playing Dixon Wilson in the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin off 90210.
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Biography
Wilds attended Michael J. Petrides School in Staten Island, New York.[1] He is of African American, Dominican descent.[2][3]
Tristan started acting at age seven. His first professional role was in the 2005 Miracle's Boys on The N alongside future Wire co-star Julito McCullum.
After The Wire ended, he completed a workshop of Wool for The Roundabout Theatre Company, where he worked with Phylicia Rashad, and played the role of Brice in a workshop of Stockholm Brooklyn for the Cherry Lane Theatre.
He currently plays the role of Dixon Wilson on the CW Network's Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff. 90210.[4]
He can be seen in Jay-Z's video "Roc Boys" from the American Gangster album billed as "the nephew". Tristan also appeared in Lil Flip's music video "Ghetto Mindstate" and the video for Alicia Keys' "Teenage Love Affair". He has also appeared in a clip encouraging people to register to vote, called The Muzzler alongside Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere. [5]
His film work includes roles in the movies Half Nelson and The Secret Life of Bees, a film adaptation of the book by Sue Monk Kidd.[6] In 2009, Tristan is slated to star in Red Tails, director George Lucas' new film about the Tuskegee Airmen.
Filmography/Television
| Year | Films | Characters | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Red Tails | Ray 'Ray Gun' Gannon | Film |
| 2009 | Indelible | Adrian | Film |
| 2008- Present | 90210 | Dixon Wilson | Television |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees (film) | Zach Taylor | Film |
| 2006-2008 | The Wire | Michael Lee | Television |
| 2008 | Law & Order-Driven (TV Episode) | Will Manning | Television |
| 2007 | Cold Case-8.03 (TV Episode) | Skill | Television |
| 2006 | Half Nelson (film) | Jamal | Film |
| 2005 | Miracle's Boys | A.J. | Mini-series |
References
- ^ Platt, Tevan (2008-01-06). "PROFILE: Tristan Wilds". Staten Island Advance. http://www.silive.com/entertainment/tvfilm/index.ssf/2008/01/profile_tristain_wilds.html. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ Pastorizo, Dennis. "EXCLUSIVE: '90210' Stars Talk To Terra". Terra Networks. http://en.terra.com/lifestyle/articles/html/hof2537.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ Hernandez, Lee (2008-09-04). "Tristan Wilds: a Beverly Hills Dominican". Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/2008/09/03/2008-09-03_tristan_wilds_a_beverly_hills_dominican.html. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ Tristan Wilds makes move to "90210", Reuters, May 4, 2008.
- ^ http://thesuperficial.com/2008/10/jessica_alba_muzzling_hayden_p.php
- ^ Hooley, Danny. Interview: Actor Tristan Wilds of HBO's 'The Wire', TV Eye, March 5, 2008.
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