J. Alphonse Nicholson

J. Alphonse Nicholson

35 · Born: Jul 6, 1990

Personal Details

BornJul 6, 1990 Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Biography

J. Alphonse Nicholson is a multifaceted American artist, simultaneously exceling as an actor and percussionist.

Throughout his impressive career, Nicholson has garnered notable credits across various mediums, including television and film. As a series regular, he has captivated audiences on the STARZ network with his portrayal on "P-Valley". His impressive filmography also boasts notable appearances in "Just Mercy", a Warner Brothers production, as well as "Madam CJ Walker", a Netflix original series. Additionally, he has made appearances on popular television shows such as "Blue Bloods" on CBS, "Mr. Robot Season 2" on USA, "Shots Fired" on FOX, "Marvel's Luke Cage" on Netflix, "Tales" on BET, "The Blacklist" on NBC, and "Chicago PD" on NBC.

Beyond his work in television and film, Nicholson has also made a significant impact on the world of theatre. His Broadway credits include the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "A Soldier's Play". Off-Broadway, he has shone in productions at the Signature Theatre, including "Paradise Blue", and at 2nd Stage, where he has appeared in "Days of Rage" and "FREIGHT" at the NFT.

In his personal life, Nicholson is deeply devoted to his loved ones, particularly his wife, Nafeesha.

Career

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2025
{"id":273580,"title":"Technicians","year":"2024","character":"David","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/technicians","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_273580.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_273580.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
{"id":274865,"title":"Albany Road","year":"2024","character":"Kyle Henderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/albany-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_274865.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_274865.jpg"},"released":1}
Albany Road
Albany Road as Kyle Henderson
{"id":103851206,"title":"Clipped","year":2024,"character":"Chris Paul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/clipped-2024","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/31gf76c1v5i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/31gf76c1v5i0.jpg"},"released":1}
Clipped
Clipped as Chris Paul
{"id":201902,"title":"They Cloned Tyrone","year":"2023","character":"Isaac","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-cloned-tyrone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ccg56t2o6l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ccg56t2o6l0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
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{"id":218015,"title":"White Men Can't Jump","year":"2023","character":"Jermaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/white-men-cant-jump-2023","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/vddvfe0idl80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/vddvfe0idl80.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":242941,"title":"Wake","year":"2023","character":"P-Mac","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wake-2023","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_242941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_242941.jpg"},"released":1}
Wake
Wake as P-Mac
{"id":205533,"title":"Mother's Milk","year":"2021","character":"Drummer Sparrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mothers-milk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_205533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_205533.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Mother's Milk
Mother's Milk as Drummer Sparrow
{"id":190497,"title":"Before\/During\/After","year":"2020","character":"Prospect Park Drummer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beforeduringafter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190497.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Before/During/After
Before/During/After as Prospect Park Drummer
{"id":103834987,"title":"Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker","year":2020,"character":"John Robinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/self-made-inspired-by-the-life-of-madam-cj-walker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834987.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103835556,"title":"P-Valley","year":2020,"character":"Lil Murda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/p-valley","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/f1s43i4t85e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/f1s43i4t85e0.jpg"},"released":1}
P-Valley
P-Valley as Lil Murda
{"id":139349,"title":"Just Mercy","year":"2019","character":"Henry Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/just-mercy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/70md64m0gio0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/70md64m0gio0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Just Mercy
Just Mercy as Henry Davis
{"id":181943,"title":"Wheels","year":"2018","character":"Phil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wheels-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_181943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_181943.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Wheels
Wheels as Phil
{"id":249383,"title":"Hit a Lick","year":"2017","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hit-a-lick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_249383.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_249383.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":37743,"title":"Don't Know Yet","year":"2014","character":"Atlanta Hitchhiker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-know-yet-2013","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37743.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Don't Know Yet
Don't Know Yet as Atlanta Hitchhiker