Myron Primes was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in New York City. Attended Akron University before moving back to NYC to pursue a career in stage and film. After studying with Bruce Ornstien he got his first break in John Singleton’s remake of the movie SHAFT. Myron has since guest stared in several TV shows and supporting parts in films. Myron stands out in a crowd with his 6’4 athletic presence. His perseverance guides him through life and the competitive acting business.
Credits Include:
Television: Timmons in Animal Kingdom, SWAT Captain in Criminal Minds, Shareef in Shameless, Sonny Watts in Gang Related, Court Officer in Young and the Restless, Coker in Southland, Fireman in Betty White’s Off Their Rockers, Bouncer in Nine Lives of Chloe King, Rollie Clay in Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Tony in Law and Order, Joey in Johnny Zero, Fighter in Oz, Missionary in Now and Again.
Film: Angel (dir. Christian DeGallegos), Fire (dir. Aleta Chappelle), The Angry Trainer (dir. John Watt), Return of Fire (dir. Aleta Chappelle), Shaft (dir. John Singleton), Marci X (dir. Richard Benjamin), Taxi (dir. Tim Story), Uptown Girls (dir. Boaz Yakin), Short Spring (dir. Chris Tardio), Celebrity (dir. Woody Allen).
Theatre: Francois in For the Love of Freedom (Robey Theatre), Tom in To Kill A Mockingbird (Missing Piece Theatre), George in Raisin in the Sun (Whitehorse Theatre), Trench in TD Jakes’ Cover Girls (National Tour), Clay in Dutchman (Cherry Lane Theatre), Jack Jefferson in Great White Horse (Actor’s Playhouse), Hedley in Seven Guitars (Producers Club), Lyons in Fences (Cherry Lane Theatre), Lucius in Jesus Hopped the A Train (Actor’s Playhouse), Joe Turner in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (Cherry Lane Theatre), Bernard Cobb in A Soldier’s Play (Cherry Lane Theare).