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Derrex Brady

Derrex Brady

Actor, also producer · Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Derrex Brady is one of the stars of the critically acclaimed Bounce TV series, Johnson (Executive Producer: Cedric the Entertainer), set to premiere Season 3 on August 5th. The series chronicles the trials and tribulations of four life-long friends, all with the last name of "Johnson". The men, all at different places in life find their friendships tested after 25 years, threatening the unity that had always been so strong. They are forced to confront and find humor in the most controversial issues from the black man's perspective ranging from love, marriage, business, politics and religion. Drawing from real life, Brady who is married with sons knows that family is everything. This led him to build a genuine brotherhood on and off screen with his fellow cast mates. In the first season, Bounce spoke to audiences, debuting as the highest rated half-hour dramedy in Bounce TV's history. Upcoming for the busy Brady is the feature film A Snowy Day in Oakland opposite Loretta Devine, Nicole Ari Parker, Deon Cole and Kimberly Elise. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brady knew from an early age that acting would be his calling. After settling in Los Angeles, he began booking commercials and television guest roles soon followed. Some of his favorite credits include: NCIS, a series regular role on Lifetime's Any Day Now, USA Network's In Plain Sight, The District, Strong Medicine, Girlfriends, Boston Legal, JAG, TV series Mr. Mom and more. On the film front, Brady has been seen opposite Al Pacino in Simone, The Space Between with Oscar Winner, Melissa Leo, and Amazon Prime romantic comedy Questions. Derrex is coming off the 2023 film festival award darling, feature film First, starring Brady, Will Catlett and Jahmela Yarbrough. Stepping behind the camera, Brady expanded his creativity and business acumen by teaming up with his producing partner M.D. Walton to launch Skyscope Pictures. The company, along with producer/director Anthony Hemingway (Anthony Hemingway Productions) are currently developing the feature film Michael, inspired by their award-winning short film, The Championship Rounds, which starred Harold Perrineau, Jr., Rutina Wesley and Michael Anthony Spady. Acclaimed Actor Mark Ruffalo has endorsed Skyscope Pictures and the film, stating, " Every now and then in the vast world of filmmaking, there are certain stories that come along that serve as change agents that provide opportunity for imperative dialogue and beyond. MICHAEL uniquely tackles and intertwines themes revolving around deafness, homelessness, and single fatherhood. Having seen the original short film as well as the hard and diligent work the Skyscope Pictures' team has put in along the way, I'm confident that the feature film will be a success. Derrex recently completed his directorial debut of the short film he wrote, Roberta's Rules. Another produced project apart of Skyscope Pictures Slate. Already earning 18 nominations and 15 awards as it continues making its rounds in film festivals. Producing partner, Mike Walton and Brady also produced the short film, Dear Ernie, written and directed by Walton. Both short films are making their rounds in film festivals with great promise for 2023 & 2024 with already garnering numerous nominations and awards. Between family and artistry, Brady believes that Balance Inspires Peace. He is a passionate golfer and exercise warrior. Always one to give back, Derrex Brady is also an advocate for Young Warriors, a non profit organization providing support and guidance for fatherless boys. Brady is represented by Indra Clark at Brooklyn Management.

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Biography from IMDb.

From
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 22 credits in all
TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 3% in 30 days

What are Derrex Brady's films like?

Across a limited sample of 3 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
59%
Self
32%
Survival
9%

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Allyas Jarvis Johnson in Johnson (2021)

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
2
Joyful
2
Tense
1
Warm
1
Hopeful
1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Derrex Brady's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Subscription and free streaming for Derrex Brady's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

22 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Follower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Officer Randall

  • Wrong Place, Wrong Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Officer Thomas

  • Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
  • Johnson(2021)

    Show 40 episodes · as Jarvis Johnson

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows
  • Two Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Logan

  • Questions(2023)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
  • Killing Lazarus(2016)

    as Detective Decker

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
  • Hope for Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Father

  • The Space Between(2010)

    as Michael

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films
  • Held Up(2010)

    as Officer Byron

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Chris Adams / Chris Worley

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows
  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Corporal Brian Webb

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
  • 10-8: Officers on Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Dwayne Osborne

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Navy Corpsman

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows
  • S1m0ne(2002)

    as Premiere Audience Member

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
  • The Agency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl Reese Jr.

  • Girlfriends(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Adam

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows
  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Adrian Burwell

  • Roswell(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Chris

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows
  • Any Day Now (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 88 episodes · as Ajoni Williams

  • The Others (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Johnny McCall

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Andrew Stalworth

Career shape

Star power in the 29th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 21 titles from 1994 to 2025.

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting21 of 21: 21 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64th

By decade

1990s4 · acting2000s8 · acting2010s4 · acting2020s5 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Who does Derrex Brady work with?

People who share at least 2 of Derrex Brady's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Desmond Faison shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers