Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge (born September 20, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Alec Hardison in the TNT series Leverage, MC Ren in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton, Levi Jackson in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, Noah in the WGN America series Underground, Matthew in Girlfriends, Jim Brown in the 2020 film One Night in Miami..., and Alex Cross in the Prime Video series Cross. He portrays Hawkman in the DC Studios film Black Adam and John Stewart / Green Lantern in the animated film Green Lantern: Beware My Power.
Early life and education Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge was born in 1986 or 1987 in Onslow County, North Carolina. Both of his parents, Aldis Basil Hodge and Yolette Evangeline Richardson, served in the U.S. Marine Corps.The Weekend of Awesome aka Supernatural LA 2009 - Friday (April 21, 2009). "Whedonopolis". Accessed 2010-09-20. His mother is from Florida, while his father is originally from Saint Thomas.Leverage ConCon The Guys Panel posted by supershinygirl. (March 24, 2010). "youtube.com". Accessed 2010-04-08.
His older brother is actor Edwin Hodge. Hodge played both the clarinet and the violin as a child.'Hmm Awards-Aldis Hodge Complete Interview' by JD247 (November 22, 2009) Youtube.com. Accessed 2010-02-09.
Hodge attended ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California.
Career In 2007, Hodge was cast as Alec Hardison in the TNT series Leverage.'Leverage Interview II: Talking with Dean Devlin' by Joseph Dilworth, Jr. (December 11, 2008) Pop Culture Zoo. Accessed 2010-02-09. In 2009, he received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor on Television for this role.'Nominations for the 36th Annual Saturn Awards' (2010) The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films. Accessed 2010-09-20. In 2014, it was announced that he was cast in Randall Miller's Midnight Rider, a biopic of Gregg Allman.
In 2019, he began his role as Decourcy Ward in Showtime's City on a Hill with Kevin Bacon. In 2020, it was confirmed that Hodge would play Carter Hall / Hawkman in the Jaume Collet-Serra's DCEU 2022 film Black Adam alongside Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, and Pierce Brosnan.
Hodge plays the lead role of Alex Cross in the Amazon Prime Video streaming series Cross based on the James Patterson series of novels, which premiered on November 14, 2024. The second series was released in 2026, the last episode airing on March 18, with Amazon announcing on the same day that it had been renewed for a third season.
Other activities In addition to acting, Hodge designs watches, writes, and paints.'Interview: Aldis Hodge from Leverage' by Emma (December 5, 2008) Fanbolt.com. Accessed 2010-02-09. In 2018, he collaborated with painter Harmonia Rosales on a series of paintings collectively titled "Through the Looking Glass", exhibited in Los Angeles from January 10 to 14. Hodge is a self-taught horologist and watchmaker, and has designed his own brand of luxury watches, A. Hodge Atelier. He has spoken about the need for more diversity in the watchmaking industry.
Personal life Hodge has a daughter with ex girlfriend Harmonia Rosales whom he dated in 2018.
Filmography
Films
Year Title Role Notes 1995 Die Hard with a Vengeance Raymond 1996 Bed of Roses Prince 2000 Big Momma's House Basketball Teen #2 2004 The Ladykillers Donut Gangster 2005 The Tenants Sam Clemence Little Athens Pitt Edmond Leafletter 2006 Happy Feet Other voices Voice role American Dreamz Soldier Chuck 2007 Equal Opportunity Leroy Williams Jones III / "The Bling Killa" 2009 Red Sands Trevor 2012 The East Ex-Military Anarchist 2013 A Good Day to Die Hard Lieutenant Foxy 2015 Straight Outta Compton MC Ren 2016 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Captain Anthony Espin Hidden Figures Levi Jackson 2018 Brian Banks Brian Banks 2019 Clemency Anthony Woods What Men Want Will 2020 The Invisible Man James Lanier Magic Camp Devin Moses One Night in Miami... Jim Brown 2021 The Birthday Cake Eagle 2022 Green Lantern: Beware My Power John Stewart / Green Lantern Voice role, direct-to-video A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. Black Adam Carter Hall / Hawkman2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths John Stewart / Green Lantern, Power Ring Voice, direct-to-video Marmalade Otis Parallel Alex Also writer and producer 2025 The Dutchman Warren TBA Post-production
Television Year Title Role Notes 1993–1995 Sesame Street Himself Recurring role 1997 Between Brothers Reggie Episode: "Family Affair" 1998 NYPD Blue Eddy Episode: "Weaver of Hate" 1998 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Camper #1 Episode: "The Wall/The Chalkboard/The Getaway/The Prescription/Summer Camp" 1999 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Masked Teen Episode: "Fear, Itself" 1999–2000 Pacific Blue Maurice Raymond 2 episodes 2000 Judging Amy Lester Clancy Episode: "Zero Tolerance" City of Angels Marcus Hall 2 episodes 2001–2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Tony Thorpe 2 episodes 2001 Becker Graduate #1 Episode: "2001½: A Graduation Odyssey" 2002 Boston Public Andre Episode: "Chapter Thirty-Seven" Charmed Trey Episode: "Long Live the Queen" 2003 ER Young Man Episode: "The Lost" Cold Case Young Mason Tucker Episode: "The Runner" American Dreams Travis Grant 2 episodes 2005–2006 A.T.O.M. King / Wrecka Main cast, voice role 2006 Half & Half Kadeem Episode: "The Big Training" Episode Numb3rs Travis Grant Episode: "The OG" Girlfriends Matthew Miles / Derwin Davis 4 episodes Bones Jimmy Merton Episode: "The Soldier on the Grave" 2006–2007 Friday Night Lights Ray "Voodoo" Tatum 6 episodes 2007 Supernatural Jake Talley Episodes: "All Hell Breaks Loose (Parts 1&2)" Standoff Nathan Hall Episode: "The Kids in the Hall" 2008–2012 Leverage Alec Hardison Main cast 2009 Castle Azi Episode: "Always Buy Retail" The Forgotten Danny Rowe Episode: "Prisoner Jane" 2010 Mad Usher / Sinestro / Frog Voice role, episode: "Extreme Renovation: House Edition - Superman's Fortress of Solitude" Private Practice Esau Ajawke Episode: "Fear of Flying" The Chicago Code Deon Luckett Episode: "St. Valentines Day Massacre" 2011 CSI: Miami Isaiah Stiles Episode: "Sinner Takes All" 2014 Rectify Stefon Whitman Episode: "Donald the Normal" The Walking Dead Mike Episode: "After" The After D. Love Television film 2014–2017 Turn: Washington's Spies Jordan / Akinbode Recurring role 2016–2017 Underground Noah Main cast 2017 The Blacklist Mario Dixon Episode: "Mr. Kaplan" Black Mirror Jack Episode: "Black Museum" 2018 Star Trek: Short Treks Craft Episode: "Calypso" 2019 Medal of Honor Edward Carter Episode: "Edward Carter" 2019–2022 City on a Hill Decourcy Ward Main cast 2021–2025 Leverage: Redemption Alec Hardison Recurring role 2022 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Frankie, Coach Voice role, 2 episodes 2024–presentCross Alex Cross Title role, producer
Video games Year Project Role 2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Pedestrian 2018 NBA 2K19 Corey Harris
Other work Year Project Type Role 2010 Taco Bell Commercial The manager 2010 Death, Inc. Short Film Leon 2010 Christian Kane Music video Security guard 2011 State Farm Commercial LeBron James' friend 2011 A Standard Story Short film Serious #1 2013 That Guy Web series Party attendee 2017 Legacy Music video Prison inmate
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work StatusRef. 2009 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor Television Leverage 2014Black Film Critics Circle AwardsBest Ensemble (shared with Neil Brown Jr., Paul Giamatti, Corey Hawkins, O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Jason Mitchell)Straight Outta Compton 2016Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureStraight Outta Compton 2017Hidden Figures Black Reel TV AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesUnderground 2019Gotham Independent Film AwardBest ActorClemency Seattle International Film FestivalBest Actor2020London Critics Circle Film AwardsSupporting Actor of the Year Santa Barbara International Film FestivalVirtuoso Award Black Reel TV AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Breakthrough Performance - Male 2021Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureOne Night in Miami Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Film Independent Spirit AwardsRobert Altman Award (shared with director Regina King, casting director Kimberly Hardin, and ensemble cast Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree and Leslie Odom Jr.) Miami International Film FestivalArt of Light Award Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture 2022Satellite AwardsBest Actor – Television Series DramaCity on a Hill NAMIC Vision AwardsBest Performance - Drama 2023 North Carolina Film Critics Association Ken Hanke Memorial Tar Heel Award Black Adam NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
References
External links
A. Hodge Atelier, Hodge's luxury watch website