André Holland is an American actor known for his versatility and his performances in television, film, and theatre. He achieved widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Algernon Edwards in the television series *The Knick* (2014-2015), for which he received nominations for a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Satellite Award. In film, he is celebrated for his portrayal of Kevin in *Moonlight* (2016), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture; for this role, he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture with the ensemble. His filmography also includes significant titles such as *42* (2013), *Selma* (2014), *High Flying Bird* (2019), and *Passing* (2021). Also active on stage, Holland received a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of August Wilson's *Jitney*.