Nadji Anthony Jeter (born October 18, 1996) is an American actor. He is best known for providing the voice and

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for Sam in the action-adventure video game ''

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'' (2013) and Miles Morales in several Marvel projects since 2017. He was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Performer in a Leading Role for his performance as Morales in the 2020 video game '' Spider-Man: Miles Morales''.

Early life

Nadji Anthony Jeter was born in

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, on October 18, 1996. At a young age, his parents noticed that he was talented in dancing, acting, and comedy. At age 9, he performed as a dancer at Usher's New Look Foundation Gala. He also performed as a dancing mascot for the Atlanta Hawks of the

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. He moved to

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in 2007 to pursue his career.

Career

Alongside his most popular roles as the voice of Sam in the action-adventure video game ''

'' (2013) and Miles Morales in the animated series ''

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'' (2017) and the video games ''

'' (2018), '' Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order'' (2019), and '' Spider-Man: Miles Morales'' (2020), Jeter has live-action credits such as guest roles on episodes of the medical drama series '' Grey's Anatomy'' (2007) and the sitcom '' Everybody Hates Chris'' (2008). He appeared in the comedy films '' Grown Ups'' (2010) and ''

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'' (2013), as well as the sitcom ''

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'' (2011–2015). He has also starred in various national commercials and was the face of

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in 2011.

Personal life

Jeter is a Star Power Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation. He has been involved in

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's New Look Foundation since the age of six, receiving the 2013 Global Youth Leadership Award for his work with the foundation. In January 2015, Jeter was arrested at the age of 18 for allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana in

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. According to reports, he spent a night in jail before being released.

Filmography

Films

Television

Video games

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jeter, Nadji 1996 births Living people African-American male actors American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors American male video game actors American male voice actors Male actors from Atlanta 21st-century American male actors 21st-century African-American people