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McColm Cephas Jr.

McColm Cephas Jr.

McColm Cephas is a versatile Los Angeles-based actor who began his career at age three. Known for his stellar work ethic and infectious personality, he has specialized in portraying younger versions of lead characters in major projects like Disney+’s ‘Rise’ (Young Giannis), Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ (Young Will Sharp), FX’s ‘Snowfall’ (Young Franklin), and The CW’s ‘All American’ (Young Billy).

Beyond his TV and film success, McColm has appeared in national commercials for brands like McDonald’s and Walmart, and starred in the award-winning short film ‘The Color Happy.’ A disciplined athlete and dancer of African and Caribbean descent, he is dedicated to telling stories that bring families together.

Filmography
If I Go Will They Miss Me poster
If I Go Will They Miss Me
2026 • Kid Deshawn
Rise poster
Rise
2022 • Young Giannis
Ambulance poster
Ambulance
2022 • Young Will Sharp (uncredited)
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The Color Happy
2020 • Scottie
Won't You Be My Neighbor? poster
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
2018 • Child
A Ghost Story poster
A Ghost Story
2017 • Little Boy