Jerrell Pippens is an actor, producer and writer who was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He is a former NFL football player who was reared by a family filled with theater buffs and artists. Known for his recurring guest star role as 'Normandy Parker' on TNT's Murder In The First (2016), and his leading role as 'Nolan' in Daddy's Day. He stays busy behind the camera as he has produced,co-wrote, co-directed, and cast several projects under his Good Hope Productions, LLC. After pro football he turned to sports broadcasting which then led him to acting where he uses his charm, confidence, engaging smile and charisma combined with grit, toughness, athleticism and a 6' 3" frame to continue to impress casting directors and producers. He also works his hosting chops to compliment his dynamic skill set.Mr. Pippens has worked with respected directors such as Jesse Bochco, Eriq La Salle, Derek Cianfrance, Noam Murro and Ifeanyi Okimo. Studies with acting coach Brian Reise with the on camera TV and Film scenes and cold reads. He's been tutored in Shakespeare characters, plays and sonnets by London native and veteran actor Paul Gregory. He has also participated in master firearms training with Simon Cruz Jr. from Double Tap Training. Jerrell is also tutored by acting coach Anthony Gilardi covering everything from improv, cold reads, script/character breakdown to scene study with characters ranging from 'Stanley Kowalski' from Tennessee William's Street Car Named Desire to 'Sterling' from August Wilson's Two Trains Running to name a few.Jerrell graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Communications and a minor in African American studies. He also played football and ran track while at Nebraska. While growing up in the Keystone state his little brother was an actor in Philadelphia's acclaimed Freedom Theatre with Jerrell also having stage play experience. Mr. Pippens resides in Los Angeles where he enjoys mentoring young student-athletes while helping to teach them life and business skills, financial literacy as well as exit strategies for life after sports.