Ser'Darius Blain
Ser'Darius William Blain (born March 10, 1987) is a Haitian-American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Anthony “Fridge” Johnson in the Jumanji film series, appearing in the third and fourth entries. Blain is also recognized for his portrayal of Galvin Burdette in the first season of The CW series Charmed.
Ser'Darius Blain | |
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 Blain on Sister Circle Live in 2018 | |
| Born | Ser'Darius William Blain March 10, 1987 |
| Alma mater | New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Charmed |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Early life
Blain started acting at the age of twelve when he helped his mother rewrite the script for a school play. His mother, a middle school English and drama teacher, cast him in the lead which caused him to "catch the bug". Blain credits this with overcoming his shyness, "l was a super shy boy to the point where I’d hold on to my mother’s skirt as a little boy...I’d always watched TV and wondered what that must be like". In 2007, his girlfriend convinced him to attend Actors, Models & Talent For Christ which got him into New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts where he met his manager.[1]
Career
He graduated from NYC in 2009 and since then earned roles in films such as Camp X-Ray and When the Game Stands Tall.[2] Blain played Anthony “Fridge” Johnson in the sequel Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017),[3] and appeared in director James Kicklighter's short film Angel of Anywhere, starring Briana Evigan and David A. Gregory.[4]
In February 2018, Blain was cast in a regular role for the first season of The CW's fantasy drama series Charmed, a reboot of the 1998 series of the same name. The reboot "centers on three sisters in a college town who discover they are witches."[5] Blain played the role of Galvin, a scientist and the boyfriend of Macy Vaughn (played by Madeleine Mantock), one of the sisters in the series.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sucker Punch | Fighter | Short |
| 2010 | The Truth About Lies | Michael | Short |
| 2011 | Empty Sandbox | Cane | Short |
| Footloose | Woody | ||
| 2012 | Belizean James: No Gold Anything | Music video | |
| Private War | LCpl. White | Short | |
| 2013 | Hearts Gamble | Dc | Short |
| Star Trek Into Darkness | U.S.S. Enterprise Red Shirt | ||
| 2014 | Camp X-Ray | Jackson | |
| When the Game Stands Tall | Cam Colvin | ||
| 2016 | The Gram | Him | Short |
| Seduced | Sean | ||
| 2017 | Maybe Someday | Skip | |
| Angel of Anywhere | Brian | Short | |
| Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Anthony "Fridge" Johnson | ||
| 2019 | Beneath the Leaves | Josh Ridley | |
| Bolden | Willie Cornish | ||
| Seberg | Louis Lewis | ||
| The Last Full Measure | Young Takoda | ||
| Jumanji: The Next Level | Anthony "Fridge" Johnson | ||
| 2021 | Fortress | Ulysses | |
| American Underdog | Mike Hudnutt | ||
| 2022 | Fortress: Sniper's Eye | Ulysses |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | My Life in Facebook | Bob #1 | Episode: "Facebook Police" |
| 2010 | Meet the Browns | Mack Kane | Episode: "Meet the Confession" |
| 2012 | Jane by Design | Carter | Recurring role |
| 2012 | The Vampire Diaries | Chris | Episode: "We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes" |
| 2012 | Black Book | William James | TV Pilot |
| 2013 | NCIS | Tall Player | Episode: "Squall" |
| 2014 | Super Fun Night | TF Green | Episode: "Li'l Big Kim" |
| 2015 | Survivor's Remorse | Jupiter Blackmon | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Chicago P.D. | Brian Johnson | Episode: "The Cases That Need to Be Solved" |
| 2016 | Shameless | Chuku | Episode: "Own Your Shit" |
| 2016 | Sweet/Vicious | Damon Avery | Episode: "The Writing's on the Wall" |
| 2018–2019 | Charmed | Galvin Burdette | Regular role, season 1 |
| 2021 | The Big Leap | Reggie Sadler | Series regular |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population | |
| 2018 | NBA 2K19 | Nickyle Strong |
References
- "Ser'Darius Blain". Shine. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- Knight, Dana (August 26, 2014). "Ser'Darius Blain's 5 Tips For Actors". Backstage. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- N'Duka, Amanda (September 20, 2016). "Sony's 'Jumanji' Adds Two More Players Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- "Welcome". Angel of Anywhere. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
- Swift, Andy (February 14, 2018). "Charmed Reboot Pilot Casts Jumanji Actor as Key Love Interest". TVLine. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Petski, Denise (February 14, 2018). "'Charmed': Ser'Darius Blain Cast As Co-Lead In The CW Reboot Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 17, 2018). "The CW Fall 2018-19 Schedule: 'Supergirl' Moves To Sunday, Paired With 'Charmed'; 'Arrow' To Monday; 'Jane' To Midseason". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2018.