Brett Gray Biography: Age, Parents, Sibling, Net Worth, Movies, Girlfriend, Songs & Albums, Brands

Brett Gray is an American actor, singer, and performer who achieved mainstream popularity through his breakout role as Jamal Turner in the Netflix coming-of-age comedy-drama series On My Block.

He rose to widespread recognition for his portrayal of the eccentric and adventurous teenager, a performance that introduced him to a global streaming audience and established him as one of the show’s standout cast members.

His career later expanded into television drama, voice acting, music, and Broadway theater.

Beyond his screen work, he has built a recording career as an R&B artist and gained additional acclaim through his performances in major stage productions, including MJ The Musical.

Brett Gray
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Brett Gray
Born:	August 7, 1996 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Religion:	Christian
Parents:	Jeffrey Gray and Holly Gray
Siblings:	One Brother
Occupation:	Actor, Singer, and Performer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Brett Gray (30 years old) was born on August 7, 1996, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

He was raised in Philadelphia by his parents, Jeffrey Gray and Holly Gray, who encouraged his interest in the performing arts from an early age. He also has a brother who served in the United States Navy.

He began his artistic training at the New Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia, where he studied acting, vocal performance, dance, and stage movement.

At the age of seven, he appeared in a production of Porgy and Bess at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia alongside the Metropolitan Opera.

Gray attended The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he majored in theater studies and graduated in 2014.

Following high school, he focused on building a professional entertainment career rather than pursuing a traditional university degree.

Personal Life

Brett Gray has never been married and does not have any children. He has kept his dating life largely private and rarely discusses romantic relationships publicly.

Despite his growing popularity, Gray maintains a relatively low-profile personal life and prefers to keep much of his life away from public attention, focusing primarily on his acting, music, and theater career.

Career

Brett Gray began his professional career through appearances in independent films and short productions before securing television opportunities.

Early projects included Tortoise, Ardmore Junction, Metrocard, and The Tale of Four.

His breakthrough arrived in 2018 when he was cast as Jamal Turner in Netflix’s On My Block.

The role became his career-defining performance and earned him international recognition across the show’s four-season run.

Following the success of On My Block, he appeared in the acclaimed miniseries When They See Us and guest-starred in Chicago P.D. and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

He later expanded into voice acting, taking on the lead role of Dal R’El in Star Trek: Prodigy and voicing Jeremy in The Ghost and Molly McGee.

His later television credits include Dramaworld, I’m a Virgo, and The Chi. Beyond television, he made his Broadway debut portraying Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical, marking a significant milestone in his theater career.

As a recording artist, Gray has released several R&B projects, including his debut single Old Thing Back and the EP Easy Daze, showcasing his talents beyond acting.

Net Worth

Brett Gray has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million. His earnings primarily come from television acting, voice-over work, Broadway performances, music releases, endorsements, and public appearances.

Social Media

• Instagram: @brettgray
• X: @brettgray
• TikTok: @itsbrettgray
• YouTube: @brettgray

Filmography

• Tortoise (2015)
• Ardmore Junction (2016)
• The Tale of Four (2016)
• Metrocard (2016)
• Rise (2018)
• Afterparty (2018)
• On My Block (2018–2021)
• When They See Us (2019)
• Chicago P.D. (2019)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2020)
• Dramaworld (2021)
• The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021)
• Star Trek: Prodigy (2021)
• I’m a Virgo (2023)
• The Chi (2024)
• MJ The Musical (2025)

Discography

• Old Thing Back (2018)
• Easy Daze (2018)
• Easy on Me (2020)
• New Money Same Me (2020)
• Baby Blue (2020)