Demetrius Shipp Jr. Explained

Demetrius Shipp Jr
Birth Date:20 November 1988
Birth Place:Carson, California, U.S.[1]
Occupation:Actor, music producer
Years Active:2015–present
Notable Works:All Eyez on Me

Demetrius Shipp Jr. (born November 20, 1988) is an American actor. He portrayed rapper and actor Tupac Shakur in the 2017 biopic All Eyez on Me,[2] [3] [4] as well as gang leader Tyrone Moore in All American.

Shipp was cast in the role of Tupac in 2011, after a friend suggested he audition given his strong resemblance to the legendary hip-hop artist. Shipp remarked in an interview that he "never aspired to act."[5] Principal photography did not begin until 2015, and the film was released in June 2017.[6] Shipp's father worked with Tupac Shakur on the 1996 album on the song "Toss It Up".[7] [8]

Shipp worked at Target and Dish Network prior to his acting career.[9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017All Eyez on MeTupac Shakur
2020Cut Throat CityMiracle
2020Same DifferenceMarc
2022Asking for ItCuzzo
2023ImaniBently

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Tales Kenny Episode: "All I Need"
2018- 2020All AmericanTyrone MooreRecurring role
2019
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MarcusTV movie
2021Hip Hop Family ChristmasDerrick LancetonVH1 original Movie
2022Hip Hop Family Christmas WeddingDerrick LancetonVH1 original Movie
2022 A Miracle Before Christmas CalebBET Plus Movie

Self

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017WGN Morning NewsHimselfTV seriesAppearing in episode aired 9 June 2017
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAppearing in episode aired 12 June 2017
The Wendy Williams ShowAppearing in episode aired 13 June 2017
Dish Nation Appearing in episode aired 16 June 2017
Made in HollywoodAppearing in episode aired 17 June 2017
ConanAppearing in episode aired 19 June 2017
Hip Hop SquaresContesting on episode aired 2 October 2017

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Demetrius Shipp Jr. Has The Hardest Job In Hollywood—Playing 2Pac. Complex.
  2. News: McNary. Dave. Tupac Biopic Casts Lead Roles for Shakur, Biggie Smalls. January 2, 2016. Variety. December 24, 2015. en-US.
  3. News: A. Lincoln. Ross. Newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. Cast As Tupac As Biopic Begins Filming. December 27, 2015. Deadline. December 24, 2015. en-US.
  4. Web site: JAMAL "GRAVY" WOOLARD CAST FOR THE ROLE OF NOTORIOUS B.I.G. IN TUPAC BIOPIC. Pologod. The Source. December 25, 2015. January 23, 2016.
  5. News: Five Things to Know About 'All Eyez On Me' Star—and Tupac Doppelgänger—Demetrius Shipp Jr.. 2017-06-16. PEOPLE.com. 2017-09-23. en-US.
  6. Web site: All Eyez On Him: Demetrius Shipp Jr. Against The World. Powell, Kevin. Vibe. June 17, 2017. June 17, 2017.
  7. Web site: The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – Makaveli,2Pac – Credits – AllMusic. AllMusic.
  8. Web site: Demetrius Shipp Jr. Wants You To Know He His Portrayal Of Tupac In 'All Eyez' Biopic Is Going To Be A Hit. Gotty, John. Uproxx. September 14, 2016. September 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: DEMETRIUS SHIPP JR. – THEY CALLED ME 'PAC' When I Worked at Target. TMZ. TMZ. December 28, 2015. January 23, 2016.

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