​Jahking Guillory is an American actor, best known for his starring role in the 2016 film, Kicks. He was born and grew up in Long Beach, California. Guillory recently appeared in The Chi, which airs on Showtime, and the Netflix series On My Block.

He began his acting career at the age of nine when he began landing roles in national commercials, music videos, and print campaigns. 

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He served as a champion running back for Snoop Dogg's junior football team. 

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He comes from a mixed background. His father is from Louisiana and is Haitian, and his mother is from Guam. He also has a little sister. Jahking’s father named him. “Jah” stands for God. And “King” stands for royalty. He was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He posted Instagram photos with his parents in honor of both Mother and Father's Day. 

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Outside his acting career, he is also a rapper known for his self-titled Soundcloud and is a track champion known for winning the 800 and 1500 meter dash in the Junior Olympics.  Source.