Jimmy Brooks

Just from conversations with him, one would never guess that Brooks spent most of his childhood living between Liberia, and the Ivory Coast, before moving to the US at age 12. As a result of an upbringing in an ever-changing environment (akin to that of a military brat) he's mastered the art of adaptability; being fluent in both French and English, and possessing a very sharp ear for accents. So much so that he jokingly prides himself on having a "Flawless American Accent". This versatility has only served to help him garner a coveted role in the in "disturbing, stylish, and sexy" NYC Stage Production of Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange, which marked his off-broadway debut, a lead role in the edgy off-broadway play 'safeword.', and another in the epic African saga 'Bayano', at the National Black Theatre. For his feature film debut performance, Brooks received critical acclaim as Yenny in the slow-burn thriller 'Bwoy'; opposite Anthony Rapp. In Television, he can be seen on hit shows like Madam Secretary, Elementary, and Power. Brooks received a Best Supporting Actor Award at the 2012 A.C. Cinefest for his role in the short film 'Curveball'. He is an alum of Washington University in St. Louis with a BFA in Drama, and BA in Mathematics.