Jelani Talib is an actor from Kansas City, Missouri who discovered his passion for performing after a high school theatre class led to his first stage role. Though originally focused on football and track, acting quickly became his true calling. He continued developing his craft through college productions and now works in both film and television. His credits include A Southern Haunting (in theaters, now on Starz) and Impossible Escapes on the Discovery Channel. He won the HIFF Award for Best Actor in a short film for Suspense, and is known for his grounded performances and emotional range.
A Southern Haunting
Impossible Escapes
Suspense
Wish You Were Here
Bel-Air
HVAC certified, Basketball, Boxing, Football, KickBoxing, Shooting - Revolver/Automatic, Track & Field, Eastern European Accent, Slavic - South Eastern Bloc Accent