Malcolm Barrett Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Height, Career, Movies & TV Shows

Malcolm Barrett is a versatile American actor, poet, and musician, best known for his role as Rufus Carlin in the NBC series Timeless.

His extensive work in television, film, and theater, combined with his creative talents in poetry and music, has made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Malcolm Barrett
• Stage Name: Malcolm Barrett, Verbal the Rapper
• Born: April 22, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Poet, Musician, Producer, Director
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Barrett
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Malcolm Barrett was born on April 22, 1980, in Brooklyn, New York, to Mr. and Mrs. Barrett.

He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan in 1998, alongside fellow actors Telly Leung and Billy Eichner.

Barrett furthered his education at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied acting while actively pursuing theater roles, including earning his Equity membership at age 16 in the McCarter Theatre’s production of The Stonemason.

His African-American heritage and Christian faith influence his creative work and public persona.

Career

Malcolm Barrett began his professional career at 16 with The Stonemason and later toured nationally in Wit with Judith Light.

His television career kicked off with roles in New York-based series like The Beat (2000), Law & Order (2001–2002), and The Sopranos (2002).

He gained recognition as a series regular on Luis (2003) and The Sketch Show (2005), and as Lem Hewitt in Better Off Ted (2009–2010).

His breakout role was Rufus Carlin in Timeless (2016–2018), appearing in 27 episodes.

Barrett has also played recurring roles in Preacher (2017–2018) as F.J. Hoover, The Boys (2019–present) as Seth Reed, and Average Joe (2023–present) as Leon Montgomery.

His film credits include The Hurt Locker (2008), Dear White People (2014), and The Comeback Trail (2020).

Beyond acting, Barrett is a poet, winning the Young Playwrights competition at Manhattan Class Company, and a musician under the alias Verbal the Rapper, contributing to projects like Bachelor Night (2014).

He is a founding member and artistic director of Real Theatre Works, directing productions like Fallen Patriots for the New York Fringe Festival.

Recent roles include The Changeling (2023) and voice work in Krapopolis (2023).

Awards and Nominations

• 2014: Ovation Award, Won for Lead Actor in a Play (The Recommendation).
• 2020: IGN Summer Movie Awards, Nominated for Best TV Ensemble (The Boys).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @malcolmbarrett
• Facebook Handle: Malcolm Barrett
• Twitter Handle: @MalcolmBarrett

Personal Life

Malcolm Barrett, 45, is in a relationship with actress Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, his co-star in Average Joe, where they portray a married couple.

The couple keeps their personal life relatively private but has shared moments on social media.

Barrett resides in Los Angeles, California, and enjoys poetry, improvisation, and music, performing as Verbal the Rapper.

He is a founding member of the hip-hop group Icarus + Verbal and has a passion for community theater through Real Theatre Works.

Known for his wide smile and improvisational skills, he remains active in both acting and creative arts.

Discography

• Contributed music as Verbal the Rapper to Bachelor Night (2014).
• Member of hip-hop group Icarus + Verbal, no major releases documented.

Filmography

• King of the Jungle (2000): Basketball Kid #2
• Swimfan (2002): Jock
• The Hurt Locker (2008): Sergeant Foster
• My Best Friend’s Girl (2008): Dwalu
• Dear White People (2014): Helmut West
• Addicted to Fresno (2015): Eric
• War on Everyone (2016): Reggie
• The Comeback Trail (2020): Xavier Clay
• The Surrender (2025): The Dark Rose

Net Worth

Malcolm Barrett has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

His wealth is derived from his extensive acting career, including regular roles in Timeless, Better Off Ted, and The Boys, as well as film appearances and theater work.

Additional income comes from music contributions as Verbal the Rapper, endorsements (e.g., McDonald’s, KFC, Verizon), and his role as a producer and director with Real Theatre Works.