Maxwell Whittington-Cooper

About

Actor best known for his role as Precinct Clerk Billy in the 2019 Netflix mini-series When They See Us. He has made appearances on television and streaming platforms such as CBS, HBO and EPIX. He is also known for his roles in the television series Godfather of Harlem and Mrs. Fletcher as well as the 2022 TV show The Equalizer, which stars Queen Latifah. In 2022, he was cast in the role of Wally in the Grease spin-off Rise of the Pink Ladies. 

Before Fame

He graduated from Harvard University in 2017. He received his bachelor's degree in the field of sociology. 

Trivia

He made his official television debut in 2018 while acting on the highly acclaimed CBS television series Blue Bloods. Due to the show's popularity, it received a Primetime Emmy nomination during the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony. 

Family Life

He grew up living with his mother, Nina, and his younger sister, Kennedy, in New York City. 

Associated With

He co-starred in the 2020 romance film The Photograph alongside Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae.