Algee Smith is a 30-year-old African-American actor and a recording artist. He is famous for his roles in Euphoria – an American teen drama, and Let it Shine. He has made appearances in several movies which include The Hate U Give (2018) and Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).
As a recording artist, he is also a recording artist with songs such as All Yours, All Girls Want, Stay In, Steph Curry, Back to Love, and Pilot.
Interesting Facts About Algee Smith
1. His Parents Divorced When He was 4 Years Old
The fast-rising movie star was born on November 7, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan. He is the only child from the union between Algee Smith III (father) and Tanesha Johnson-Eley (mother).
When he was 4 years old in the late 1990s, his parents divorced and his musician father who currently works as a barber and a minister disappeared from his life. By the time he was 8, he moved to Atlanta with his family.
In his earliest years, his mother Tanesha, a fashion designer played the role of both father, mother, friend, and business partner in her son’s life until she remarried a musician named John Eley.
From his mother’s remarriage, the younger Smith is 4 step-siblings and considers his stepfather as his real father.
2. He Recorded His First Rap Music at 9
Asides from being an actor, Algee Smith is also an acclaimed music artist. He started singing at the age of 9 with a rap recording.
At 23, he released his first EP titled Listen in 2017, where he blended both RnB and HipHop Genres.
On November 8, 2018, he released another EP titled 24, and in 2019 he released yet another EP titled ATL. He also has a mixtape in 2018 titled Flight Delayed.
In addition to his recorded EPs and Mixtape, Smith performed a song titled Grow for the “Detroit” film which served as the soundtrack.
His Step-brother, Jonathan Eley is also a musician, rapper, and record producer. Jonathan who is the son of Smith’s stepfather from a previous marriage released his first album After the Internet in 2017. The brothers have a good relationship and Eley names his brother as his inspiration not minding that they are just six months apart.
3. He Became a Force to Reckon With After Featuring in a Disney Film and Further Featured in More than 15 Movies and TV Series
In 2012 when he was 18, Algee starred in a number of series and also a Disney production music film titled Let it Shine. Although he did not play a major role in the film, it became a stepping stone for him in the movie scene.
In Let in Shine, Smith played the role of “Da Boss”, a young rapper whom Lord of da Bling (played by Brandon Mychal Smith) defeated in order to make it to the Rap Grand.
The film also features artists such as Coco Jones, Angel Bassett‘s husband, Courtney B. Vance, Tyler James Williams, and Trevor Jackson.
The rising star has featured in many movies and tv series, including:
4. The 30-year-old Actor is 5’5 Inches Tall
The Euphoria star stands at 5 feet 5 inches in height. There are other American actors who are also 5’5 in height. They include Daniel Radcliffe, famous for his role as Harry Potter in the fantasy octology, Harry Potter.
His height is below the average of an American man who according to research is 5 feet 9 inches.
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5. Why was Algee Smith Kicked Out from Euphoria?
The 30-year-old Actor has allegedly been kicked out of Euphoria because of his controversial views on the Covid Vaccine. the actor played the lead role of Chris McKay in the first season of Euphoria but was nowhere to be seen in the trailer of the second season.
To further buttress these claims, Smith was absent during the premiere of the second season of Euphoria while every other cast member was present. However, these claims have not been confirmed as it was speculated that he might have been caught up in filming on another set which is why he could make it for the premiere.
6. Is He Dating Anyone?
The actor is supposedly dating actress Dalia Kaissi. There is however no confirmation as regards whether they are dating or how they met.
Kaissi is famous for her acting roles in The Illegal (2019), Yallah Habibi (2018), 4 Blocks (2018), and Life in Pieces (2017) among others.
7. Algee Smith has a Net Worth of over a Million USD
The Euphoria star is believed to have a net worth of over $1 million. His wealth is gathered from his career both as a music artist and as an actor.
As an actor, he has performed in several films and series. One of his earliest works was in 2012 when he was 18 and continues with his career even at the age of 30.
As a musician, he earns from the sales of his music, performing at shows, and streaming platforms.
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