All Americanis asports drama seriesthat airs on the CW. The series was created by April Blair and has had five seasons so far. In fact, the fifth season is not going to be the last, as it was confirmed earlier this year that the series was renewed for a sixth season.
This TV show is inspired by the story of Spencer Paysinger, a professional football player. The plot begins to develop when the protagonist, who plays for South Crenshaw High School, is recruited to play at Beverly Hills High School. After this, Spencer must learn to balance his results and performance in both worlds. Likewise, the main character develops several interactions with different characters inAll American, which you can learn more about below.
Asjha Cooper as Kia Williams
Asjha Cooperplays Kia Williams in this series, which is a recurring character. She’s the niece of Flip Williams, who’s affiliated with a gang. She’s the ex-girlfriend of the protagonist and is a proud student at South Crenshaw High School. Her main appearances are in Seasons 2 and 3. The actress has also been in other roles, such asBlack as NightandSnowfall. Likewise, she also made a brief appearance in the seriesThe FostersandSam & Cat.
Alexandra Barreto as Coach Montes
Alexandra Barretoplays the role of Elena Montes (Coach Montes) onAll American. She replaces Billy Baker as the head coach of the Beverly Eagles beginning in the series' third season. She also coaches the Coastal California Manta Rays of the NCAA.
This actress is recognized because she has participated in various roles since the 2000s. Among her most important interpretations areTooth and NailandGhost Game. She has also made appearances in series such asMayans M. C.,Pepper Dennis,The Fosters, andJustified.
Mustafa Speaks as Kenny Boone
Mustafa Speaksis Kenny Boone in this series. His character is introduced in the fourth season and is someone who hails from Los Angeles. His personality is charismatic and honest, and he establishes a connection with Corey and Spencer, especially, the latter.
This actor is quite integral in the industry, as he’s also a producer and writer. He has been featured in films such asSpace CommandandCoffee with Exes. He’s mainly known for playing Nate Romanowski in the seriesJoe Pickett.
Lamon Archey as D’Angelo Carter
Lamon Archeyplays D’Angelo Carter in this series, a recurring character principally in Seasons 2 and 3. He’s the superintendent of South Crenshaw and is described as someone who wants to be seen as a person who looks out for the progress of his school. He also marries Grace in Season 5 of the show. The actor is also recognized for having been present in other series playing recurring roles, such asThe Young and theRestless andDiary of a Champion.
Da’Vinchi as Darnell Hayes
Da’Vinchiplays Darnell Hayes, Renee Hayes' son and Spencer’s half-brother. This character is introduced in the second season of the series. He’s from Nevada and moves to Crenshaw and ends up playing on the football team. Although he has friction with his brother at first, they end up patching things up. He then goes through a very deep arcwith his father before he diesdue to his health issues.
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Da’Vinchi has appeared in several films, such asThe Way Back,Strength of a Woman, andReal Loverecently. He also plays the character of Terry in the seriesBMF.
Spence Moore II as Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson is played bySpence Moore II. This character is the quarterback of South Crenshaw. However, he suffers paralysis, and during the story, he recovers. Later, he’s reinstated as team captain and quarterback of Crenshaw High. Olivia Baker is his ex-girlfriend and had a bad relationship with Darnell in the beginning, and has been around since Season 1 of the series.
Spence Moore II has participated in other projects besides this one, such asMy Father’s Dragonand Creed III. In terms of series, he played leading roles inWe Are Who We AreandA.P. Bio.
Geffri Maya as Simone Hicks
Geffri Mayaplays Simone Hicks in this series, a high school student in Beverly Hills who moves to Atlanta to attend Bringston University. On the other hand, Simone had a romance with Jordan Baker and was present since Season 2 in the series.
The actress has participated in projects such asWith(out) YouandDefending Daddy. As for other series, she was inSnowfallandThe Pre-Quarter Life Crisis. Additionally, it’s important to mention that she’s the protagonist of the spin-off ofAll American, which isAll American: Homecoming, which is already in its second season. This series tells us about Hicks' life in Bringston and how she makes her way to fulfill her dream of becoming a tennis player.
Kareem J. Grimes as Cordell “Preach” Simms
Cordell “Preach” Simms is played byKareem J. GrimesinAll American. His character starts out as a gang member, who previously had a promising basketball career, and goes through turbulent situations with Brandon. He and Coop cooperate to stop Tyrone, and then it’s discovered that he has a daughter and manages to get joint custody with her maternal grandparents. He has been around since the first season of the series.
The actor is recognized for having participated in various projects, such asChildren of the SunandShepard. His most relevant role outside this series is that of Erick Davidson in the seriesFort the Love of Jason.
Hunter Clowdus as JJ Parker
JJ Parker is played byHunter Clowdus. The character has a charismatic, carefree, and mischievous personality. He’s present in the series since Season 1 as a recurring character, although he moves to the main cast in Season 4. He’s someone well-known in Beverly Hills and is one of the best players on the field, so he became a quarterback. Likewise,he’s always found in a party atmosphereand became a zen master and yogi in college.
The actor is known for having participated in films such asLa La Land,Bennett’s War, andBigger. As for other series, he was briefly inAmerican VandalandBroken.
Chelsea Tavares as Patience Robinson
Chelsea Tavaresplays Patience Robinson, who was a recurring character in Seasons 1 and 2 and becomes a main character in Season 3. She is Coop’s romantic interest andis an aspiring musician. Her plot has revolved around her interaction with Coop. Despite this, they end their relationship in Season 4, but they continue to live together, though it poses a risk for Patience.
Tavares is known to have been active in the industry since 2000 and has appeared in films such asFright Night,Jump, andSolace. She has also made appearances in series such asTycoonandMake It or Break It.
