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{{short description|American actor (born 2001)|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox person
| name               = Niles Fitch
| image              = Niles fitch 2019.png
| caption            = Fitch in 2019
| birth_name         =
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|2001|07| 12}}
| birth_place        = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.
| death_date         =
| death_place        =
| occupation         = Actor
| years_active       = 2011–present
| relatives = [[Rayshard Brooks]] (cousin)
}}
'''Niles Fitch''' (born July 12, 2001) is an American actor who began his career as a child actor. He gained prominence through his role in the [[NBC]] series ''[[This Is Us]]'' (2016–2022). He received praise for his performance in the film ''[[The Fallout (film)|The Fallout]]'' (2021).
==Personal life==
Fitch was born in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] to Frederick and Nakata Fitch, Niles currently lives in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] where he studies at the [[University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts|University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts]]. He has expressed a desire to be known as a separate entity from creative labels and hence, is dabbling in behind-the-camera work in addition to acting and related artistic endeavours. His father, Frederick, died from [[lupus]] when Niles was 12 years old.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/outreach/untold-atlanta/he-sacrificed-all-that-why-should-i-stop-this-is-us-star-reflects-on-fathers-guidance/85-560694920|title='He sacrificed all that, why should I stop' - 'This Is Us' star reflects on father's guidance|journal=11 Alive|first=Matthew|last=Pearl|date=June 1, 2018|access-date=June 6, 2019}}</ref> He has since collaborated with [https://lupusla.org Lupus LA] as an ambassador in spreading awareness- contributing to the lives of people who live with lupus. In 2024, Fitch graduated from the University of Southern California.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pierre |first=Mekishana |title='This Is Us' Stars Milo Ventimiglia and Hannah Zeile Attend Niles Fitch's College Graduation: See the Pics |url=https://www.etonline.com/this-is-us-stars-milo-ventimiglia-and-hannah-zeile-attend-niles-fitchs-college-graduation-see-the  |website=[[Entertainment Tonight|etonline.com]] |publisher=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |date=May 22, 2024 |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref>
Fitch was the cousin of [[Killing of Rayshard Brooks|Rayshard Brooks]], a 27-year-old African American man fatally shot by the Atlanta Police Department on June 12, 2020.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/us-star-niles-fitch-breaks-silence-death-cousin-rayshard-brooks-t196628|title='This Is Us' star Niles Fitch breaks silence on death of cousin Rayshard Brooks.|journal=Today|first=Alexander|last=Kacala|date=October 29, 2020|access-date=January 5, 2021}}</ref>
==Career==
Fitch started print modeling when he was four years old. His first job was in a back-to-school ad for [[Parisian (department store)|Parisian]]. He then made his stage debut in the 2012 North American tour of ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]'' as Young Simba's replacement. He also played Emmanuel in the 2014 Off-Broadway show, ''[[Our Lady of Kibeho]]''.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://youngbway.org/2017/03/niles-fitch/|title=WHEN I GROW UP: Niles Fitch Makes the Leap from Pride Rock to "This Is Us"|journal=Young Broadway Actor News|date=March 14, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/casting-announced-for-katori-halls-our-lady-of-kibeho-michael-greif-directs-com-331812|title=Casting Announced for Katori Hall's Our Lady of Kibeho; Michael Greif Directs|journal=Playbill|first=Carey|last=Purcell|date=September 30, 2014|access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref>
He made his television debut with a guest appearance in ''[[Tyler Perry's House of Payne]]'', followed by a recurring role in Season 7 of ''[[Army Wives]]''. His early film credits include ''[[St. Vincent (film)|St. Vincent]]'' and ''[[Roman J. Israel, Esq.]]''<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.thelist.com/105326/dont-know-kids-us/|title=What you don't know about the kids on This Is Us|journal=The List|first=Brittany|last=Brolley|date=17 January 2018 |access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref>
Fitch was cast to play a young version of Randall Pearson in the [[NBC]] series ''[[This Is Us]]'', a role that has won him an ensemble [[Screen Actors Guild Award]]. He, along with the rest of the teenage cast, was promoted to series regular from Season 2 onwards.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/4517554/this-is-us-teens-talk-working-with-their-older-and-younger-alter-egos-for-season-2/|title='This Is Us' Teens Talk Working With Their Older And Younger Alter Egos For Season 2|journal=Inquisitr|first=Victoria|last=Miller|date=September 25, 2017|access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref>
Fitch had roles in 2019 films ''If Not Now, When?''<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/mekia-cox-meagan-holder-meagan-good-if-not-now-when-movie-1202424771/|title=Mekia Cox & Meagan Holder Join Meagan Good In Sisterhood Film 'If Not Now, When'|journal=Deadline|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=July 11, 2018|access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref> and ''Miss Virginia''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thempi.org/latest-stories/2018/4/11-miss-virginia|title=Major Actors Round Off Star-Studded "Miss Virginia" Cast|publisher=Moving Picture Institute|date=April 18, 2018|access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref> In May 2019, it was announced that Fitch would star as Prince Tuma in the 2020 [[Disney+]] film ''[[Secret Society of Second-Born Royals]]''.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.blackfilm.com/read/2019/05/this-is-us-actor-niles-fitch-joins-cast-of-disney-original-movie-secret-society-of-second-born-royals/|title=This Is Us Actor Niles Fitch Joins Cast Of Disney+ Original Movie 'Secret Society of Second Born Royals'|journal=Blackfilm|first=Wilson|last=Morales|date=May 9, 2019|access-date=June 6, 2019}}</ref> In August 2020 it was announced that Fitch had begun filming ''[[The Fallout (film)|The Fallout]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2020-08-14|title='This Is Us' Actor Niles Fitch Joins Jenna Ortega In 'The Fallout'|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/this-is-us-actor-niles-fitch-joins-jenna-ortega-in-the-fallout-1203013791/|access-date=2020-09-14|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2014
| ''[[St. Vincent (film)|St. Vincent]]''
| Brooklyn
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Roman J. Israel, Esq.]]''
| Langston Bailey
|
|-
| 2019
| ''If Not Now, When?''
| Michael
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Miss Virginia (film)|Miss Virginia]]''
| James
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Secret Society of Second-Born Royals]]''
| Prince Tuma
| [[Disney+]] film<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet the Characters of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals |url=https://d23.com/meet-the-characters-of-secret-society-of-second-born-royals/ |website=d23.com|date=22 September 2020 }}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[The Fallout (film)|The Fallout]]''
| Quinton Hasland
|
|-
| 2023
| ''[[We Have a Ghost]]''
| Fulton Presley
|
|}
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Tyler Perry's House of Payne]]''
| Tommy Brooks
| Episode: "Do the Fight Thing"
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Army Wives]]''
| Deuce
| Recurring role (season 7), 9 episodes
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]''
| Keon Williams
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt]]''
| Tyler
| Episode: "Kimmy Meets a Celebrity!"
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Best Friends Whenever]]''
| Elliott
| Episode: "Girl Code"
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Mistresses (American TV series)|Mistresses]]''
| Noel
| 4 episodes (season 4)
|-
| 2016–22
| ''[[This Is Us]]''
| 16–21 Year Old Randall
| Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–6)
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Drunk History]]''
| Michael Patrick
| Episode: “Good Samaritans”
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Atypical (TV series)|Atypical]]''
| Lacrosse Sam
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Social Distance (TV series)|Social Distance]]''
| Lee Graham
| Episode: "everything is v depressing rn"
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Mixed-ish]]''
| Jay
| Episode: "On My Own"
|-
|2024
|''[[That '90s Show]]''
| Cole Carson
| 3 episodes
|}
== Stage ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2012
| ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]''
| Young Simba (replacement)
| North American tour
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Our Lady of Kibeho]]''
| Emmanuel
| [[Pershing Square Signature Center]], Off-Broadway
|}
==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
!  Year
! Award
!  Category
!  Work
!  Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012
| rowspan="2" | [[33rd Young Artist Awards|Young Artist Awards]]
| Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor Ten and Under
| ''[[Tyler Perry's House of Payne]]''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| Best Performance in Live Theater - Young Actor
| ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]'', North American Tour
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| 2019
| [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]]
| [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series]]
|''[[This Is Us]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite journal |last=Schnurr |first=Samantha |date=January 28, 2019 |title=The This Is Us Cast Had an Unforgettable Time at the 2019 SAG Awards |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1009135/the-this-is-us-cast-had-an-unforgettable-time-at-the-2019-sag-awards |journal=E! News |access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref>
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|2964567}}
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[[Category:Male actors from Atlanta]]
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