Lucius Baston

Lucius Baston is an American actor from Queens, New York. He is known for best known for his roles in Atlanta, Lovecraft Country and The Underground Railroad.

Early life The younger of two boys, Baston started entertaining at the age of 11 years old as a disc jockey (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 United States Air Force 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 Year Title Role NotesRef. 2005 The Touch Car Parts Employee 2007 Unspeakable Ed Collins Short Father of Lies Percy Mason Video Paso Doble Hatuchama Man Short 2008 The Belly of the Beast Beeizulbulb 2009 Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Deshawn 'Midget' Hackett RoboDoc Kevin 2010 The Wronged Man Shelton TV movie The More Perfect Yellow Lucius Breckensted Short Adventure Scouts Piranha Brock Stetson Franswa Saint Croy Jr. Video 2011 Teen Spirit Vice-Principal Richardson TV movie Cassadaga Officer Hall 2012 Tooth Fairy 2 Ernie Video Jonathan Simon: The Exchange Dr. Jonathan Simon Short Pharmboy Mr. Keaton 2014 Ride Along Ballsdeep23 The Breaking Point Tone Frank vs. God Guard Jessabelle Mr. Woods 2015 Bad Ass 3: Bad Asses on the Bayou H.S. Security Guard Video Beginner's Guide to Sex Coach Bush N.O.L.A Circus Woody 2016 Ride Along 2 Ballsdeep23 The Last Punch Mr. Nottage 2018 Daphne & Velma Mr. Nussbaum Video Dirt Road to Lafayette Wee Thin Guy The Front Runner DC Cab Driver 83 Days Al Johnson Short 2019 Three's Complicated Clinton Collins TV movie The Best of Enemies Teacher Keys to the City Young Gizzle 2020 By Night's End Ben 2022 Secret Headquarters Jerry the Janitor 2023 57 Seconds Sammy

Television Year Title Role NotesRef. 2011 House of Payne Mr. Williams Episode: "Payneful Resolution" Treme Auditioner Episode: "On Your Way Down" 2012 Common Law Manager Episode: "The Ex-Factor" Homeland Paris Episode: "New Car Smell" Revolution Militia Wagon Soldier Episode: "The Children's Crusade" 2012-13 Suit Up Cameron Ross Guest: season 1, recurring cast: season 2 2013 Magic City Number Writer Episode: "Sitting on Top of the World" 2015 Graceland Swiggy Episode: "Hand of Glory" Real Rob Plumber Episode: "VIP Treatment" 2016 The Inspectors Shawn Harper Episode: "Jamaican Lottery" Roots Reverend Garland Episode: "Part 4" Stranger Things Technician Episode: "Chapter Eight: The Upside Down" Atlanta Chris Episode: "The Club" 2017 Queen Sugar Local Farmer Episode: "Copper Sun" 2018 The Quad Cyrus Hitchens Episode: "#TheInterruptionofEverything" Love Is_ Lionel Woods Recurring cast 2019 Insatiable Warden Winters Episode: "Pretty In Prison" The Purge Attendant Episode: "Blindspots" 2019-21 Bigger Terry Recurring cast: season 1, guest: season 2 2020 Lovecraft Country Phil Hodges Recurring cast 2021 The Underground Railroad Prideful Recurring cast Loki Male Shopper Episode: "The Variant" Queens DJ Kool Red Episode: "God's Plan"