Person

McColm Cephas Jr.

Acting

McColm Cephas is a versatile Los Angeles-based actor who began his career at age three. Known for his stellar work ethic and infectious personality, he has specialized in portraying younger versions of lead characters in major projects like Disney+’s ‘Rise’ (Young Giannis), Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ (Young Will Sharp), FX’s ‘Snowfall’ (Young Franklin), and The CW’s ‘All American’ (Young Billy). Beyond his TV and film success, McColm has appeared in national commercials for brands like McDonald’s and Walmart, and starred in the award-winning short film ‘The Color Happy.’ A disciplined athlete and dancer of African and Caribbean descent, he is dedicated to telling stories that bring families together.

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  Snowfall

  Young Franklin (uncredited)

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  All American

  Young Billy

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  Mythic Quest

  Roscoe Kid

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  Government Cheese

  Young Harrison

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  Ambulance

  Young Will Sharp (uncredited)

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  On the Verge

  Drew

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  A Ghost Story

  Little Boy

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  If I Go Will They Miss Me

  Kid Deshawn

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  Won't You Be My Neighbor?

  Child

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  Rise

  Young Giannis

• 2026If I Go Will They Miss MeKid Deshawn
• 2025Government CheeseYoung Harrison
• 2022RiseYoung Giannis
• 2022AmbulanceYoung Will Sharp (uncredited)
• 2021On the VergeDrew
• 2020The Color HappyScottie
• 2020Mythic QuestRoscoe Kid
• 2018All AmericanYoung Billy
• 2018Won't You Be My Neighbor?Child
• 2017SnowfallYoung Franklin (uncredited)
• 2017A Ghost StoryLittle Boy