Brett Gray is an American actor and singer. Known for impersonating Jamal Turner on the Netflix series On My Block.
Brett Gray Biography
Nationality / Age / Body Size and Features
Gray is an American native-born(on August 7, 1996) and raised up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2019, he is 22 years old residing in New York City, United States.
He is 5 ft 7 in or 170 cm in height, 68 kg or 150 lbs in weight and a slim body type. Gary’s race is Black, black hair color, Dark Brown eye color, and a straight sexual orientation.
Family
His parents’ information is not known in the meantime but he has a brother who served in the US Navy.
Girlfriend
Brett Gray has rarely spoken about his personal life while interacting with the media, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about his dating history and love life.
Education
Brett Gray goes to the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. He completes his high school education from the same school.
Mini Career Bio
He acted in his first school play at age 6, after which he performed in his first professional show at the Academy of Music when he was 7.
After doing a chemistry read for the producers, Gray was granted the character of Jamal on On My Block. It is his first lead acting role. He was drawn to the role because he saw himself in Jamal. He states in an interview with The Fader that he also hopes to expand his experience with physical comedy, a genre he earlier had no experience with.
Gray releases his debut single, “Old Thing Back” in June 2018. His EP Easy Daze is released on his birthday on August 7, 2018. He compares the style to Usher‘s album Confessions.
He strives to pursue screenwriting and fashion.
Brett Gray Career / On My Block
“Jamal Turner” is the main character on “On My Block“. He is portrayed by Brett Gray.
Throughout the Series
Jamal is a quirky and loud boy and he is very funny. He can’t keep a secret, hates football and doesn’t want to disappoint his parents. In season 1, he is drawn into the mystery surrounding RollerWorld. He is the “believer” of the group. He attends Freeridge High School with the rest of the squad.
Physical Appearance
He is a black American guy of 5’7 with a slim build. He has short brown hair with brown eyes.
Personality
Jamal is terrified of being injured in football and quits the team. He is constantly faking injuries in order to avoid playing. He lies to his father about being on the team because he doesn’t want to disappoint him. Jamal also worked at his father’s barbecue restaurant over the summer.
He is very dedicated to the cause of finding RollerWorld and isn’t afraid to do a little heavy lifting to find out more about the mystery.
He is incapable of keeping a secret and can be rather overdramatic.
Jamal regularly spouts out facts and is quite smart.
He is good at developing relationships with adults due to his obsession with Rollerworld. Ruby‘s Abuela and Jamal bond over Dateline and Rollerworld after his other friends forget to text him about their plans to meet up at Monse‘s. He also bonds with Rosé, who he meets because of his quest to find the Rollerworld money.
Relationships between Jamal in the Series
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Jamal and Ruby
It is the relationship between best friends Ruby Martinez and Jamal Turner. They are portrayed by starring cast members Jason Genao and Brett Gray.
Their friendship started when they were in elementary school, before the first episode of season one. They both grew up together in the same neighborhood.
Early Life
Jamal and Ruby met in the fourth grade and became best friends in the matter of time in between.
Quotes
- “We don’t care. We kissed you first.”
- “This is why we’re best friends.”
- “You’re best friends?”
- “Yeah. you guys get to make out, we get to be best friends.”
- “You’re best friends?”
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Jamal and Monse
It is the relationship between close friends Monse Finnie and Jamal Turner. They are portrayed by starring cast members Sierra Capri and Brett Gray.
Their friendship started at childhood, before the first episode of season one. They both grew up together in the same neighborhood.
Throughout the Series
At the beginning of the first season, Monse and Jamal seem to have a strong friendly bond. They continue this throughout the season with Monse and Jamal helping each other with their problems.
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Jamal and Abuelit
It is the relationship between friends Jamal Turner and Marisol Martinez. They are portrayed by cast members Brett Gray and Peggy Blow.
Early on in the show, Jamal bonds with Abuela because they have many similarities. Once he mentions Rollerworld, she then convinces him to go on a mission to solve the mystery.
Quotes
- “You know, it’s hard to find a kindred spirit who thinks like me.” – Jamal (Chapter Three).
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Jamal and Cesar
It is the relationship between best friends Jamal Turner and Cesar Diaz. They are portrayed by starring cast members Brett Gray and Diego Tinoco. Their friendship début before the first episode of Season 1.
Appearances (20/20)
Season 1 (10/10)Chapter 1-10 |
Season 2 (10/10)Chapter 11-20 |
Quotes
- “Bitches be bonkers.” (Chapter One)
- “Don’t worry girl. I got your back… from right here.” (Chapter One)
- “Oh, you heard the lady. Put me in!” (Chapter Six)
- “Dude, I can’t believe I’m saying this but… You’re beautiful!” (Chapter Nine)
- “Rollerworld is real!” (Chapter Nine)
- “You don’t get to see my money” (Chapter Twelve)
- “It’s a new year.” (Chapter Thirteen)
- “Are we talking about the same Monse?” (Chapter Fifteen)
- “No more sprinkles for you!” (Chapter Nine)