Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aaron Pierre (actor)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Aaron Pierre (actor) made an impact.

Aaron Pierre is an English actor who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He garnered attention for his role as Dev-Em in the sci-fi series Krypton (2018-2019). Pierre's career includes a starring role in the period drama miniseries The Underground Railroad (2021) and appearances in thriller films like Old (2021) and Rebel Ridge (2024). He has also taken on significant roles such as Malcolm X in the miniseries Genius (2024) and voiced Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King (2024).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Graduated from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

In 2016, Aaron Pierre graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, marking the culmination of his formal training in acting.

2018: Starred in Krypton and Othello

In 2018, Aaron Pierre began starring as Dev-Em in the Syfy series Krypton and starred as Cassio in Othello at Shakespeare's Globe, receiving an Ian Charleson Award commendation for his performance in Othello.

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2019: Krypton Continued

In 2019, Aaron Pierre continued his role as Dev-Em in the science fiction series Krypton.

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2019: King Hedley II at the Theatre Royal Stratford East

In 2019, Aaron Pierre played the King opposite Lenny Henry in the production of King Hedley II at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.

May 2021: The Underground Railroad Release

In May 2021, Aaron Pierre played the role of Caesar in The Underground Railroad, which was released on Amazon Prime.

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July 2021: Appeared in the film Old

In July 2021, Aaron Pierre appeared as Mid-Sized Sedan / Brendan in M. Night Shyamalan's film Old.

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August 2021: Cast as Mufasa in Lion King Film

In August 2021, it was reported that Aaron Pierre would reteam with Barry Jenkins to play the role of a young Mufasa in a Lion King film.

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October 2021: Starred in Rebel Ridge

In October 2021, Aaron Pierre starred in Jeremy Saulnier's film Rebel Ridge after John Boyega stepped down, which was streamed on Netflix in 2024.

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2021: Starred in The Underground Railroad and Old

In 2021, Aaron Pierre starred in the period drama miniseries The Underground Railroad and the thriller film Old, marking significant roles in his acting career.

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February 2022: Joined the cast of Blade

In February 2022, Aaron Pierre joined the cast of the upcoming superhero film Blade, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2023: Won Canadian Screen Award

In 2023, Aaron Pierre won the Best Supporting Performance in a Film at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards for his performance as Francis in the film Brother.

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March 2024: Released from Blade project

In March 2024, Aaron Pierre was released from the Blade project as a result of script rewrites.

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October 2024: Cast as John Stewart / Green Lantern

In October 2024, Aaron Pierre was cast as John Stewart / Green Lantern in DC Studios's Lanterns television series.

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2024: Starred in Rebel Ridge, Genius, and Mufasa: The Lion King

In 2024, Aaron Pierre portrayed Malcolm X in the miniseries Genius, voiced Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King, and starred in the thriller film Rebel Ridge.

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