Tramell Tillman (born June 17, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Seth Milchick in the

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'' (2022–).

Personal life

Tillman grew up in

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, in the

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, and has five older siblings. After graduating from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in 2003, he enrolled at

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to study to become an orthopedic surgeon. However, he did not enjoy the course work. In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, he transferred to

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, where he changed his major. Tillman graduated from Jackson State with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications in 2008, summa cum laude, and a Masters of Fine Arts from the

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in 2014, and was the first African American man to graduate from that program. Tillman credits his mother for inspiring him to go into acting to overcome his shyness.

Acting

Theatre

Television

Accolades

References

External links

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