Lucius Baston is an American actor from Queens, New York. He is known for best known for his roles in ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' The Underground Railroad''.

Early life

The younger of two boys, Baston started entertaining at the age of 11 years old as a

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(DJ) for community and school events. Later on through multiple changes in profession, Baston sparked a new interest in an acting career by gazing upon head-shots from a fellow friend. Since 2005, he started the progression of his roles on screen.

Career

After working as a DJ in his youth, Baston joined the

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for eleven years. He later proceeded to pursue a career in electronics, and then on the air as a radio broadcaster. After these endeavors, Baston went on to making a career in the acting industry. He started by going to the Performers Studio Workshop where he honed in on his skills.

Filmography

Film

Television

External links

IMDB

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baston, Lucius Living people African-American male actors Male actors from Queens, New York Year of birth missing (living people)