Adrian Holmes

Adrian Holmes

51 · Born: Mar 31, 1974

Personal Details

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BornMar 31, 1974 Wrexham, North Wales, UK
Parents
  • Beverley Dixon (Holmes)
  • Ronnie Spooner

Biography

Adrian Holmes is a renowned actor with an impressive portfolio of over 100 film and television credits to his name. In 2024, he received the prestigious NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his captivating portrayal of Philip Banks in Peacock's Bel-Air, a reimagined version of the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

In addition to his standout performances in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Bravo's 19-2, which earned him a Canadian Screen Award, Netflix's V Wars, and the CW's Arrow, Holmes has also made a significant impact on the big screen. He has appeared alongside notable actors such as Dwayne Johnson in Skyscraper and Matt Damon in Elysium.

Born in Wrexham, North Wales, and raised in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, with roots in Barbados, Holmes brings a unique global perspective and unwavering dedication to every role he takes on. His passion for acting was first ignited through his involvement in school plays, and he subsequently refined his craft under the guidance of renowned coaches, including the esteemed Larry Moss.

When not on set, Holmes enjoys exploring new destinations and hitting the golf course. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, actress Caroline Chikezie.

Career

2023
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Admiral Robert April
2022
Bel-Air
Bel-Air as Phillip Banks
2020
Chained
Chained as Pete
Enhanced
Enhanced as Captain Williams
V-Wars
V-Wars as Michael Fayne
Skyscraper
Skyscraper as Ajani Okeke
2017
High-Rise Rescue
High-Rise Rescue as Ray Steele
Yellow
Yellow as Security Guard
2016
Vendetta
Vendetta as Drexel
Mission NinetyTwo
Mission NinetyTwo as Inspector Zet
Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales
Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales as Mace Windu / Red Guard #1 (voice)
19-2
19-2 as Nick Barron
2014
Debug
Debug as Capra
Wolverine vs. Sabretooth
Wolverine vs. Sabretooth as Black Wolf (voice)
2013
Elysium
Elysium as Manuel
The Yoda Chronicles
The Yoda Chronicles as Mace Windu (voice)
Continuum
Continuum as Warren
2012
True Justice
True Justice as Marcus Mitchell
2011
Gone
Gone as Duncan Hall
Hydee and the Hytops
Hydee and the Hytops as Donny Dogman (voice)
Past Obsessions
Past Obsessions as Dr. Wells
2010
Wrecked
Wrecked as Man in the Woods
Paradox
Paradox as Detective Chris Sharpe
Amazon Falls
Amazon Falls as The Bouncer
2009
Damage
Damage as Sharp
2008
Ice Blues
Ice Blues as Somerville
Far Cry
Far Cry as Private Schratter
2007
Bratz Fashion Pixiez
Bratz Fashion Pixiez as Dylan (voice)
Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure
Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure as Taco the Dog (voice)
2006
Cries in the Dark
Cries in the Dark as Detective Wynn
2005
Tru Calling
Tru Calling as Victor
2004
Meltdown
Meltdown as Agent Charlie Jansen
2002
Snow Queen
Snow Queen as Charles D'Amour
2001
Strange Frequency
Strange Frequency as Dean Mace (segment 'More Than A Feeling')
Valentine
Valentine as Banker
1999
Brotherhood of Murder
Brotherhood of Murder as Black Teenager
1993