Mike Merrill is a multifaceted American actor, producer, and entrepreneur who has carved out his own unique path to success in the entertainment industry, solidifying his position as one of the most exciting and promising young talents in Hollywood's new generation of leading men.
Throughout his career, Merrill has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, showcasing his versatility and range as a performer. In 2023, he starred in the hit crime drama series BMF on STARZ, playing the role of "Ty Washington", and also appeared in Carl Weber's BET+ Original series The Black Hamptons as "Martin Britton". The Black Hamptons received a 2023 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special.
Based on the New York Times Bestseller, The Black Hamptons is a family-drama miniseries that follows the brewing feud between the 'Brittons' and the 'Johnsons', two of the most powerful families in the upscale Black town of Sag Harbor, NY, where the difference between old and new money is very apparent.
In addition to his work on television, Merrill has also appeared in a number of films and web series. He can be seen starring as "Detective Grimes" in the Netflix film 'STRAW', alongside Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor, Sherry Sheppard, Glynn Turman, Rockmund Dunbar, and Sinbad, executive produced and created by Tyler Perry.
Merrill's other notable television credits include CW's sports drama series 'All American', the Bounce TV Dramedy 'Finding Happy', BET Networks 'American Soul', and the NAACP Image Award-winning miniseries The 'Bobby Brown Story'.
In 2024, Merrill closed the year filming a romance feature called 'Love Offside', starring as "Ryan Hunter", a beloved Jamaican Rugby Star. The film is set in Jamaica and promises to be a romantic and exciting adventure. With his impressive range and versatility, the best is yet to come for this talented young actor.
