Shamon Brown Jr.
TV Actor
Actor who rose to widespread fame for his role on Showtime's TV series The Chi. He debuted as the popular character Papa during the series debut 2018 season.
He began his acting career in 2010 on stage across Chicago. In 2012, he appeared on a Kraft lunchables print ad.
He has guest-starred on the NBC TV drama Chicago Fire. He was also featured in the music video for the Plain White T's single "American Nights."
He was originally born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
He has appeared alongside Jacob Latimore on the Showtime original series The Chi.