Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/08/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American actor best known for his lead role as Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side. Made his film debut in Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'8" (2.03 m) |
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| Nickname | Q |
Personal Life
| Childhood | Born in The Bronx, moved to Augusta, Georgia after finishing elementary school. Began performing at an early age, imitating Batman and Michelangelo and singing Michael Jackson songs. |
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| Early Performance | Began performing as a youngster in his mother's church |
| Personal Challenges | Faced bullying during childhood due to his appearance; diagnosed with the same heart condition his mother had; lost his mother before the release of The Blind Side |
Family
| Mother | Guided him through early life |
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Career
| Film Debut | Be Kind Rewind (2008) as Q |
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| Breakthrough | The Blind Side (2009) as Michael Oher |
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| Other Projects | Founded the Quinton Aaron Foundation to encourage kids to be confident. Released first single 'Lead With Love' in 2023. |
| Advocacy | Spoke out against bullying and supported young people facing adversity |
| Awards | Teen Choice Award nomination for Best Breakout Actor for The Blind Side |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has always dreamed big befitting his 6'8" stature | |
| 2. Experienced a sudden rise to fame followed by personal tragedy | |
| 3. Diagnosed with the same heart condition his mother had | |
| 4. Extended his creativity beyond acting with music release in 2023 | |
| 5. Faced bullying during childhood due to his appearance |