Marcus Scribner is an American actor best known for his role as Andre “Junior” Johnson Jr. in the hit ABC sitcom Black-ish.
Raised in a supportive family with a passion for acting that began in childhood, he started attending acting classes at the age of seven and landed his first role by ten.
His breakout performance in Black-ish, which premiered in 2014, showcased his comedic timing and acting talent, propelling him into the spotlight.
Beyond live-action roles, Scribner has also made a mark as a voice actor, contributing to animated series like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Dragons: The Nine Realms.
Siblings
Marcus has one sibling, a younger sister named Athena Scribner.
Born on June 15, likely in 2003, Athena is approximately three years younger than Marcus, making her around 21 years old today.
She graduated from high school in June 2021, an achievement celebrated by both Marcus and their father online.
Career
Scribner’s career kicked off early, with his first guest-star role at age ten in an episode of the ABC crime dramedy Castle.
This debut laid the foundation for a trajectory that saw him appear in shows like New Girl and Wendell & Vinnie before landing his defining role at 14 as Andre “Junior” Johnson Jr. in Black-ish.
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The sitcom, which ran for eight seasons, earned critical acclaim and allowed Scribner to showcase his talent alongside stars like Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
He continued the character’s journey in the spin-off Grown-ish, becoming a series regular starting in its fifth season and serving as the narrator, after guest appearances in earlier seasons.
His voice acting credits include Buck in Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur (2015), Bow in Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and D’Angelo Baker in Dragons: The Nine Realms.
Scribner has also ventured into film, with roles in projects like Alexander IRL (2017), The F**k-It List (2020), and his first wide-release theatrical film, How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023).
Accolades
Scribner has been nominated for multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, NAACP Image, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, reflecting the show’s widespread recognition.
Individually, he won two NAACP Image Awards: one in 2016 for Outstanding Performance by a Youth and another in 2019 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Additionally, his nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2015 and Young Artist Award nods in 2016 for both Black-ish and The Good Dinosaur underscore his early impact.
Beyond awards, Scribner’s role as the youngest Emmy Awards host in 2016 at age 16 for the 42nd Annual NATAS PSW Emmy Awards marked a historic moment, cementing his place as a talented and influential figure in entertainment.
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