Rodney Burford Explained

Rodney Burford
Birth Name:Rodney Burford Jr.
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York
Nationality:American
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2020–present

Rodney Burford is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Tony Hughes in the Netflix drama , which premiered in September 2022.[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Rodney Burford Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Maryland School for the Deaf, before studying at Gallaudet University,[4] a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing.[5]

Career

In 2020, Burford made his screen debut in the reality television show Deaf U.[6]

In 2022, Burford guest starred as Tony Hughes,[7] one of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's victims,[8] in the 10-part Netflix crime drama series .[9] [10] Amanda Whiting, writing for The Independent, described Burford's portrayal as "played with heartbreaking warmth" and praised the episode ("Silenced") in which he features predominantly.[11]

Personal life

Burford is partially deaf, and has cochlear implants which help him to understand spoken language.[12] [13]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Deaf UHimself8 episodes
2022Tony Hughes3 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story based on a true story?. Radio Times. Adewole. Oluwatayo. 29 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  2. Web site: The Problem With Dahmer - Monster. Vulture. Chaney. Jen. 23 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  3. Web site: Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer Series 'Monster' Marks a Grim, All Too Predictable Addition to Ryan Murphy's Oeuvre: TV Review. Variety. Framke. Caroline. 21 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  4. Web site: Deaf America's Team: the rise of the Gallaudet University Bison. The Guardian. Palmer. Joseph. 21 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  5. Web site: All about Rodney Burford - Tony Hughes' actor in Netflix's 'Dahmer' story. DNB Stories Africa. October 3, 2022. October 4, 2022.
  6. Web site: Here's What the Cast of Netflix's 'Deaf U' Is Up to Now. Cosmopolitan. Baty. Emma. October 2, 2020. October 4, 2022.
  7. Web site: 'Dahmer' Episode 6 Recap: A Life Well Lived. Decider. Collins. Sean T.. 6 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  8. Web site: Who Was Tony Hughes, Jeffrey Dahmer's 12th Victim, and Where Are His Family Today?. PopSugar. Bhadu. Pallavi. 30 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  9. News: Jeffrey Dahmer: Anthony 'Tony' Hughes death explained, did deaf victim know serial killer before his death?. National World. Paul. Molly. 3 October 2022. 4 October 2022.
  10. Web site: Mercado on TV: Celebrating Heartbreak High, Sam Reid as vampire Lestat. Media Week. Mercado. Andrew. 30 September 2022. 4 October 2022.
  11. Web site: Why only one episode of Ryan Murphy's 'Dahmer' comes close to 'responsible' art. The Independent. Whiting. Amanda. 3 October 2022. 4 October 2022.
  12. Web site: As More Deaf People Are Seen on TV, Others Want to Be Heard. New York Times. Parogni. Ilaria. 27 January 2021. 4 October 2022.
  13. Web site: Netflix's 'Deaf U' Shows The Deaf Experience Through The Eyes Of Students. NPR. Deggans. Eric. 12 October 2020. 4 October 2022.

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