Julian Horton(II)

Julian Horton is an American actor and former football player. He is best known for his role as Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix series Beauty in Black. Horton transitioned from a career in sports to acting, earning recognition for his performances in film and television. Julian Horton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and later played college football as a wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks. After his senior season, Horton pursued a professional football career, signing with the Tennessee Titans in May 2010 before being waived in August. Horton transitioned to acting in 2018, making his film debut in Amazon Prime's The House Invictus. His early work included guest appearances on shows such as Legacies on the CW and Bruh on BET. In 2021, Horton made his theater debut with National Champions, starring alongside JK Simmons and Stephan James. In 2022, Horton appeared alongside Neal McDonough and J Alphonse Nicholson in Black Spartans.In 2024, Horton gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's first Netflix series Beauty in Black.