Julito McCullum
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Uriel McCullum was born on December 16, 1990 in Brooklyn, New York.
Before his debut into the cinematic world Julito was a dancer for the
New York Knicks and Liberty. Born to Colombian and American parents
Glynis and Uriel Almanza his mom decided after his fathers murder in a
robbery gone bad, to show her child a different life from growing up in
the projects. Just six weeks of Julito learning to dance. He started
working professionally and booked his first film, "Miracles Boys", a
pilot at the time which eventually went to a mini series, directed by
Spike Lee, Leveer Burton, Ernest Dickerson, Nema Burnette and Bill Duke
(2004). He then landed the role of Jamal in the Emmy nominated "Wool
Cap" starring William H. Macy and newcomer Ke-Ke Palmer. In a year and
a half Julito excelled with guest-starring roles in "Hack" on CBS,
commercials, the Jordan 20th anniversary commercial with Spike Lee and
upcoming movies "Akeelah and the Bee" starring Angela Bassett, Lawrence
Fishburn and his good friend Ke-Ke Palmer. With only a year and a half
Julito's break through is yet to come.
