Dexter Darden

Dexter Darden
Born (1991-06-24) June 24, 1991 (age 35)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
PartnerJoJo (2021–2022)

Dexter Darden (born June 24, 1991) is an American actor, best known for playing the role of Walter Hill in Joyful Noise, Frypan in the Maze Runner film series and Muhammad Ali in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.

Personal life

In December 2021, singer JoJo announced via an Instagram post that she and Darden were engaged to be married. The pair broke off their engagement the following year.

Filmography

Films

List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Standing Ovation MC John
2012 Joyful Noise Walter Hill
2013 Geography Club Jared Sharp
2014 The Maze Runner Frypan
2015 Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
2018 Burden Kelvin Kennedy
2018 Maze Runner: The Death Cure Frypan
2020 Son of the South John Lewis
2020 The Binge Hags
2023 Chang Can Dunk DeAndre
2024 Half Baked: Totally High JR

Television

List of television appearances and roles
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Minutemen Chester Television film
2009 Poor Paul Bobby the Fish Episode: "I Know a Guy"
2010 Cougar Town Glee Club Member #1 Episode: "Breakdown"
2010 Victorious Nate Episode: "Survival of the Hottest"
2012 Strawberry Summer Noah Television film
2016–22 Hell's Kitchen Himself 2 episodes
2016 Making Moves Noah Web series
Main role; 9 episodes
2020 Saved by the Bell Devante Main role
2024 Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Muhammad Ali Upcoming miniseries

References

  1. ↑ "Dexter Darden". Pathé (in Dutch). Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ Debruge, Peter (January 5, 2012). "Review: 'Joyful Noise'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 10, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Ella (September 9, 2014). "Film Review: 'The Maze Runner'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ Moran, Jonathon (September 11, 2014). "Maze Runner star Dexter Darden wants to visit Sydney but you'll never, ever guess why". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ Stagnitta, Ali (December 25, 2021). "JoJo Gets Engaged On Christmas Eve To Actor Dexter Darden: 'Got A Whole Fiancé For Christmas'". Hollywood Life.
  6. ↑ Strout, Paige (September 16, 2024). "Taylor Swift Had Questionnaires About Being Single at Galentine's Party". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ Beck, Michelle (February 16, 2023). "'Chang Can Dunk' Disney+ Release Date Announced". Disneyplusinformer. Retrieved February 16, 2023.