Shomari Downer

Shomari Downer

Personal Details

Biography

Shomari Downer, a talented actor, has a unique ability to bring characters to life by drawing from a diverse range of life experiences, realities, and communities. As a child who navigated multiple worlds, being the son of British-Jamaican parents, Shomari spent a significant amount of time visiting his large family of five brothers and six sisters in England, while also growing up as an only child with his mother in Canada.

Throughout his career, Shomari has demonstrated a passion for authentic storytelling and honest characters, which has led him to explore a wide range of emotions. This challenge is something he relishes, as it allows him to push himself creatively and bring depth to his performances.

With a strong background in the performing arts, Shomari has found great success on stage, skillfully weaving together slices of life to tell moving stories. His journey began on screen in John Singleton's "4 Brothers," and he has since taken on lead roles in movies such as "One Angry Juror" and "Edging."

Career

2025
Boxcutter
Boxcutter as Everton
2024
Shook
Shook as Gilbert
Air Disasters
Air Disasters as First Officer Anthony Samuels
2021
2019
Air Emergency
Air Emergency as First Officer Anthony Samuels
2018
Edging
Edging as Jordan
2017
The Mist
The Mist as Elliot Carrillo
2010
One Angry Juror
One Angry Juror as Walter Byrd
2005
Four Brothers
Four Brothers as Gangbanger