Derrick Gilliam
Biography
Derrick Gilliam was born to Joann Gilliam and Earl Black in Lansing, Michigan. He was a former High School and College basketball star at Lansing Sexton High School and Sam Houston State University. Although Derrick went to college on a basketball scholarship acting has always been his first love. Derrick got his start when he was asked to play Tyler Perry's stand-in for the movie Alex Cross in 2011. Since then the acting bug bit Derrick and he has been going full steam ahead landing more and more roles. Derrick is married to Tameka Gilliam and they have 4 children, Rayshawn Blackmon, Dominic Gilliam, Danyae'Pugh, and Denver Gilliam, Derrick has 2 brothers, Brandon Gilliam and Jason Black and 1 sister Tammy Black.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Derrick Gilliam
Oz the Great and Powerful
White Boy Rick
I Am Wrath
Small Group
Garrison7: War Is Coming
Nekkid
Some Are Born
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (7 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Nekkid | Ralph | Movie | 2021 |
 | Small Group | Robert Mathison | Movie | 2018 |
 | White Boy Rick | Mayor Young's Bodyguard | Movie | 2018 |
 | I Am Wrath | Tracksuit | Movie | 2016 |
| Some Are Born | Bigman | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Winkie (uncredited) | Movie | 2013 |
 | Garrison7: War Is Coming | Ghost | Movie | — |