Isaiah Hill
Isaiah Hill | |
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| Born | Isaiah Rahsaan Hill October 2, 2002 South Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Relatives | Lauryn Hill (aunt) YG Marley (cousin) Selah Marley (cousin) |
Isaiah Rahsaan Hill (born October 2, 2002) is an American model and actor. He is best known for his role as Jace Carson in the Apple TV+ series Swagger, a sports drama loosely based on the experiences of Kevin Durant in the world of youth basketball.
Life and career
[edit]Isaiah Hill was born in South Orange, New Jersey. His father Malaney Hill, is the brother of musician and actress Lauryn Hill, and his mother Felicia, is a marketer.[1] His cousins are model Selah Marley and reggae artist YG Marley. As a child, he made a brief appearance on the American television series Sesame Street.[2] He played high school basketball for Columbia High School and Union Catholic Regional High School.[3][4]
In 2021, Hill landed his first acting role as Jace Carson, a character loosely based on Kevin Durant, in the Apple TV+ sports drama Swagger.[5][6] The series ran for two seasons before being cancelled by Apple in 2023.[7][8] In 2022, Hill and the main cast of Swagger were recognized by the African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), winning the Best Ensemble Award at the AAFCA Awards.[9]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021–2023 | Swagger | Jace Carson | Main role | |
| 2026 | One Spoon of Chocolate | Lonnie Joneson | Post-production | |
| TBA | Myron Bolitar | Jayden Elder | Recurring role, upcoming series |
References
[edit]- ↑ Muhonji, Muhunya (2024-02-13). "Isaiah Hill's age, height, parents, movies and TV shows". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Moore, Camille (2021-12-11). "Isaiah Hill: 10 Intriguing Facts About the Swagger Star". TVovermind. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Kuperinsky, Amy (2021-10-28). "Isaiah Hill has that 'Swagger.' Kevin Durant's Apple basketball series stars N.J. teen". nj. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Jones, Jason. "Isaiah Hill from Kevin Durant's 'Swagger': He's 'an actor who can play basketball'". The Athletic. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "Isaiah Hill Has 'Swagger' In His First-Ever Acting Role". Essence. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Marsh, Calum (2023-06-27). "How 'Swagger' Raised Its Game". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Hatchett, Keisha (2023-11-30). "Swagger Cancelled After Two Seasons — Star O'Shea Jackson Jr. Speaks Out". TVLine. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "'Swagger' Canceled After Two Seasons on Apple TV+". The Hollywood Reporter. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "Apple's acclaimed dramas "Swagger" and "Pachinko" earn AAFCA TV Honors". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
External links
[edit]- Isaiah Hill at IMDb
