Julian Horton (born December 12, 1991) is an American actor and former football player. He is best known for his role as Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix series Beauty in Black (2024). Horton transitioned from a career in sports to acting, earning recognition for his performances in film and television.
Early life and education Julian Horton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and later played college football as a wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Life and career After his senior season, Horton pursued a professional football career, signing with the Tennessee Titans in May 2010 before being waived in August after playing in one preseason game. Horton transitioned to acting in 2018, making his film debut in Amazon Prime's The House Invictus. His early work included guest appearances on shows such as Legacies on the CW and Bruh on BET. In 2021, Horton made his theater debut with National Champions, starring alongside JK Simmons and Stephan James. In 2022, Horton appeared alongside Neal McDonough and J Alphonse Nicholson in Black Spartans. In 2024, Horton gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's first Netflix series Beauty in Black. Horton is also the first cousin of actor Donald Faison.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2018AddictionBrandonShort2019ClosureRyan2020The House InvictusBarry2020The Benefit ListBobby2021Strictly for the Streets: Vol 1Scooter2021National ChampionsOrlando Bishop2021Strictly for the Streets: vol. 2Bryant Bo Smith2022ToxiCityTJ2023The Re-Education of Molly SingerBouncer2023On the Run with LoveFreddie Cole, Producer2024Colored TagsTreyShort2024ReleaseJulius2025Legends of the HighwayHarold NewtonTBDBlack SpartansGene WashingtonTBDNorth of HollywoodDaniel AndersonTBDLeft One AliveTil
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2018TakeoutBravo2019LegaciesCocky VampireEpisode: "I'll Tell You a Story"2019Homicide HunterWade DouglasEpisode: "No Good Deed"2020Fatal AttractionRussellEpisode: "Web of Seduction"2020BruhOrlando2 episodes2020Loose AFDavis6 episodes2021First FamilyJacori8 episodes2020-2021NoHo: A North Hollywood StoryDaniel Anderson7 episodes2022Tough Love: AtlantaDrew10 episodes2023RuinedJayceTV movie2024-Beauty in BlackRoy40 episodes
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