Quick Facts
Born:
1980-10-25
Birthplace:
Austin, Texas, USA
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Mehcad Brooks
Acting
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Biography
Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks (born October 25, 1980) is an American actor and former fashion model. He is known for his roles as NYPD Detective Jalen Shaw on NBC's Law & Order (2022-), James "Jimmy" Olsen / Guardian on the CBS/The CW series Supergirl, Terrance "TK" King in the USA series Necessary Roughness (2011-2013), "Eggs" Benedict Talley on HBO's True Blood, Jerome on The Game, and Matthew Applewhite on the second season of ABC's Desperate Housewives.
Known For
Mortal Kombat
Jax
Malcolm in the Middle
Big kid
Supergirl
James 'Jimmy' Olsen / Guardian
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Prince Miller
Desperate Housewives
Matthew Applewhite
True Blood
Eggs
Ghost Whisperer
Justin Cotter
In the Valley of Elah
Specialist Ennis Long
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mortal Kombat II MOVIE | Jackson 'Jax' Briggs |
| 2021 | And Just Like That⌠TV | Marion Odin |
| 2021 | Mortal Kombat MOVIE | Jax |
| 2021 | Law & Order: Organized Crime TV | Detective Jalen Shaw |
| 2020 | A Fall from Grace MOVIE | Shannon |
| 2018 | Nobody's Fool MOVIE | Charlie |
| 2016 | Adulterers MOVIE | Damien |
| 2015 | Supergirl TV | James 'Jimmy' Olsen / Guardian |
| 2014 | Benched TV | George Grumbeigh Jr. |
| 2014 | About Last Night MOVIE | Derek |