Tru Valentino's life journey began as an infant, when he moved to the United States with his parents, both African-American war veterans. Growing up in Waynesville, Missouri, he attended high school and later went on to pursue higher education, ultimately graduating from college.
Following his academic endeavors, Valentino joined the esteemed comedy troupe, The Groundlings, marking the beginning of his career in the entertainment industry. He made his debut in the 2016 miniseries, My Delivery Guy, where he played the role of Tommy. This was followed by a breakthrough performance as Chad in the 2018 short film, Broga: Yoga for Bros.
Fast forward to 2021, Valentino joined the cast of ABC's popular television series, The Rookie, playing the role of Aaron Thorsen since the fourth season. His character has been a part of the show, starring alongside notable actors such as Nathan Fillion, Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Shawn Ashmore, Eric Winter, and Melissa O'Neil.
