Tramell Tillman | |
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 Tillman in 2023 | |
| Born | June 17, 1985 [1] |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Tramell Tillman (born June 17, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Seth Milchick in the Apple TV+ series Severance (2022–present). [2]
Personal life
Tillman grew up in Largo, Maryland, in the Washington metropolitan area, and has five older siblings. [3] After graduating from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in 2003, [4] he enrolled at Xavier University of Louisiana as a premed. However, he did not enjoy the course work. [3] In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, he transferred to Jackson State University, [5] where he changed his major. [3]
Tillman graduated from Jackson State [6] with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications in 2008, summa cum laude, and a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee in 2014, and was the first African American man to graduate from that program. [3]
Tillman credits his mother for inspiring him to go into acting to overcome his shyness. [7]
Acting
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2025 | Untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film | TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Difficult People | Good Samaritan | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Dietland | Steven | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Elementary | Detective Ocasio | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Godfather of Harlem | Bobby Robinson | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Hunters | Detective Sommers | 2 episodes |
| 2022–present | Severance | Seth Milchick | 9 episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Carmen Jones | Sergeant Brown | Classic Stage Company | Off-Broadway |
| 2019 | The Great Society | Bob Moses, various characters | Lincoln Center Theatre | Broadway |
| 2022 | Good Night, Oscar | Alvin Finney | Goodman Theatre | Chicago |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Severance | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ^ @TramellTillman (June 17, 2019). "#ThisIs34 #BirthdayBoy" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (February 25, 2022). "'Severance' Actor Tramell Tillman Breaks Down the Break Room". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Samson, Pete (March 10, 2022). "Severance Star Tramell Tillman Talks Work/Life Balance". Mr Feelgood. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
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"Freeman's Barber Shop Scholarship Fund". Freeman’s Barber Shop. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
Past recipients are…2003: Trammel Tillman, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Xavier University in Louisiana
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^ Brown, Marquita (August 28, 2010).
"Freedom School praised by ed secretary".
The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
Tramell Tillman said he started college at Xavier University in New Orleans, but transferred to JSU, at his parents' request after Hurricane Katrina.
- ^ Lucas, Sherry (January 24, 2020). "Jackson State grads debut on Broadway: 'You don't go higher in the theatrical world'". Mississippi Today. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Davenport, Emily (February 15, 2022). "Tramell Tillman talks role in new AppleTV+ thriller 'Severance' directed by Ben Stiller". AMNY. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 11, 2023). "SAG Awards Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
