Demetrius Shipp Jr. (born November 20, 1988) is an American actor. He portrayed rapper and actor Tupac Shakur in the 2017 biopic All Eyez on Me,[2][3][4] as well as gang leader Tyrone Moore in All American.
Demetrius Shipp Jr | |
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![]() Shipp at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con | |
Born | (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988 (age 33) Carson, California, U.S.[1] |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor, music producer |
Years active | 2015–present |
Notable work | All Eyez on Me |
Shipp was cast in the role of Tupac in 2011, after a friend suggested he audition given his strong resemblance to the legendary hip-hop artist. Shipp remarked in an interview that he "never aspired to act."[5] Principal photography did not begin until 2015, and the film was released in June 2017.[6] Shipp's father worked with Tupac Shakur on the 1996 album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory on the song "Toss It Up".[7][8]
Shipp worked at Target and Dish Network prior to his acting career.[9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | All Eyez on Me | Tupac Shakur | |
2020 | Cut Throat City | Miracle | |
2020 | Same Difference | Marc | Post-Production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Tales | Kenny | Episode: "All I Need" |
2018- 2020 | All American | Tyrone Moore | Recurring role |
2019 | #unlock'd | Marcus | TV Movie |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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2017 | WGN Morning News | Himself | TV Series | Appearing in episode aired 9 June 2017 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Appearing in episode aired 12 June 2017 | |||
The Wendy Williams Show | Appearing in episode aired 13 June 2017 | |||
Dish Nation | Appearing in episode aired 16 June 2017 | |||
Made in Hollywood | Appearing in episode aired 17 June 2017 | |||
Conan | Appearing in episode aired 19 June 2017 | |||
Hip Hop Squares | Contesting on episode aired 2 October 2017 | |||
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