The CW’s new show The 4400—a reboot of the original The 4400—features a predominantly black cast and does the black experience justice. With Derrick A. King, in particular, playing the leader of the 4400, things couldn’t be better.
Continue reading this Derrick A. King Wiki to learn more about this actor.
Derrick A. King On Day 4400
Derrick A. King appears as Pastor Johnson, who disappeared from Chicago sometime in the 1990s and reappeared in 2021 in Detroit, confronting the Pacific Northwest. “I play a pastor who is the leader of the 4400 by moving people with his words,” he shared.
The actor has dreamed about the role for the past five years. To prepare, Derrick began reading the Bible intently and researching people like authors, filmmakers, and bishops.
The 4400 reboot focuses on the experiences of black and marginalized people in 2021, he said. Through flashbacks, the show puts viewers in the shoes of witnesses to some of the group’s members being kidnapped and how scared they were.
Derrick A. King’s Age
Derrick A. King turned 30 in 2021 when The 4400 premiered on The CW.
Does Derrick A. King have a girlfriend? Or is he married?
We don’t have information on whether Derrick A. King has ever been married. But we do know that he was in a serious relationship with his ex-girlfriend, who goes by the name @blasianbit23 on Instagram.
According to Derrick, his ex-girlfriend was a full-time creative, so it gave him “the opportunity to see what life is like when you can devote yourself to your passion.”
In March 2017, he left Nestle to become a full-time actor, all thanks to her.
His ex-girlfriend is also his social media star. The photo of the two of them (on Derrick’s IG) dates back to 2012.
At that time, he often called her his “Boo”.
In October 2012, he shared a photo of her hugging her from behind with the caption, “Me and my lover @blasianbit23 driving the opposite sex crazy when we step out together”
His Facebook relationship status says he is single as of 2021.
Derrick A. King Family
Derrick A. King was born to Derrick Anthony King Sr. and Rita Rucker King. Unfortunately, they have long since separated and Derrick’s father has remarried.
As for his mother Rita @rita.r.king.7, not much is known about her. Derrick only shared that she is God’s greatest gift and the “love of his life” that makes him “smile so much.”
Talking about Derrick’s siblings, he has an older sister named Leia King and two older brothers named Benlix Benliza Byas and William Davis.
Leia King: She graduated from the University of Maryland and works as a beauty consultant at SEPHORA.
Benlix Benliza Byas: He works as a servant at Seasons 52.
William Davis: Originally from Baltimore, Maryland and worked in Baltimore City Public Schools.
Additionally, he once took to his IG to mention Stellie Rose @stelliewill as his sister and friend. “Family in so many ways,” he said.
As of 2021, 95% of his family lives in Prince Georges County, Maryland, where the actor spent most of his childhood. This is also where he attended Thomas G. Pullen, a Performing Arts school, and began hosting and trying his hand at music. He later decided to pursue his talents at Clark Atlanta University, where he majored in Radio/Television/Film.
Soon, Derrick found his voice, recorded an album, did voiceovers, and appeared on camera.
Derrick A. King Height
Derrick stands 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall.
What is Derrick A. King’s net worth?
This 4400 star has amassed a net worth of over $200 thousand in 2021.
According to IMDB, Derrick has appeared in over 36 films and television shows to date, including College Boyfriends – The Web-Series (2013), The Pre-Quarter Life Crisis (2018), Call Your Mother (2021), and Baselines (2021).
Before starting his acting career, Derrick worked for companies like Smokin’ ACE Productions, Red Bull, and Nestlé. Even though he knew it wasn’t his passion, he had to make a living.
Eventually, luck smiled on him, as he took a job in Pennsylvania working for Corporate America, and was transferred to their office in LA. That’s where he enrolled in acting classes and promised himself that he would do whatever it took to make his dream come true.
Learn more about Derik at his website “derrickanthonyking.com”.
Fun fact: He also recorded an album called “RO.yal.TY: ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.”
Related FAQs
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What is Derrick A. King’s birthday?
Derrick A. King’s birthday is June 26, which makes him a Cancer.
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Where was Derrick A. King born?
The actor was born in Capitol Heights, Maryland. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 2015.
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Is Derrick A. King on Instagram?
Yes, find him on Instagram @kingderrick.a.
Also, here is his Facebook @Kingd626 and Twitter @DerrickA_King.