Aaron Stone Pierre, professionally known as Aaron Pierre, is an English actor. He is best known for his performances in Krypton, The Underground Railroad, Old, Brother, Rebel Ridge, Genius: MLK/X, and for voicing Mufasa in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King.
His commanding screen presence and critically acclaimed performances have established him as one of Britain’s fastest-rising actors.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Aaron Stone Pierre
- Stage Name: Aaron Pierre
- Born: June 7, 1994
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: Brixton, London, England
- Occupation: Actor
- Nationality: British
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
- Ethnicity: Jamaican, Sierra Leonean, and Curaçaoan descent
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Lesley Eaton, Sean Pierre
- Siblings: Anais Pierre, Amias Pierre
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $3 million USD
Early Life and Education
Aaron Pierre was born on June 7, 1994, in Brixton, London, England. He was raised by his parents, Lesley Eaton and Sean Pierre, alongside his two siblings, Anais Pierre and Amias Pierre. He is of Jamaican, Sierra Leonean, and Curaçaoan heritage.
He trained at Croydon Young People’s Theatre (CRYPT), later studied Performing Arts at Lewisham College, and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2016.
Career
Aaron Pierre began his professional acting career on stage before making television appearances in productions such as Prime Suspect 1973, Britannia, and Krypton, where he portrayed Dev-Em.
His breakthrough came with his critically acclaimed performance as Caesar in Barry Jenkins’ award-winning series The Underground Railroad, which introduced him to an international audience.
He continued to receive praise for his performances in Old, Brother, and Genius: MLK/X, where he portrayed Malcolm X.
Aaron reached even greater prominence in 2024 after starring as Terry Richmond in Netflix’s Rebel Ridge and voicing Mufasa in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King. He has continued to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors.
His officially announced upcoming projects include the HBO series Lanterns, in which he stars as John Stewart/Green Lantern; the romantic drama Love of Your Life; the animated film GOAT; Star Wars: Starfighter; and DC Studios’ Man of Tomorrow, where he will reprise his role as John Stewart.
Awards and Nominations
- Canadian Screen Awards – Best Supporting Performance (Brother) – Winner
- Ian Charleson Award – Nominee for Othello
- Black Reel Awards – Multiple nominations
- NAACP Image Awards – Multiple nominations
Social Media
- Instagram: @aaron_pierre1
Personal Life
Aaron Pierre, 32, is currently single and has no children. He enjoys fitness, reading, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Pierre has spoken about the important influence of his parents in encouraging his passion for acting and remains dedicated to continually improving his craft through stage and screen performances. He stands 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) tall.
Net Worth
Aaron Pierre has a net worth of $3 million USD. His income is primarily generated through film and television acting, voice acting, stage performances, endorsements, and other entertainment-related ventures. His acclaimed performances in major Hollywood productions and streaming projects have contributed significantly to his financial success.
Filmography
- 18 Latimer Road (2016)
- Old (2021)
- Brother (2022)
- Foe (2023)
- Rebel Ridge (2024)
- Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) – Voice
- GOAT (2026) – Voice
- Love of Your Life (2026)
- Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)
- Man of Tomorrow (2027)
Television
- Prime Suspect 1973 (2017)
- Britannia (2018)
- Krypton (2018–2019)
- The Underground Railroad (2021)
- Genius: MLK/X (2024)
- The Morning Show (2025)
- Lanterns (2026–present)