Algee Smith

Algee Smith IV (born November 7, 1994)[1] is an American actor and singer. After appearing in several small television roles, Smith first rose to fame portraying Ralph Tresvant in BET’s The New Edition Story miniseries. The same year, he garnered critical acclaim as Larry Reed in Kathryn Bigelow’s film Detroit.[2][3] He is also known for his role as football player Christopher “Chris” McKay in the HBO drama series Euphoria.

Smith was born in Saginaw, Michigan.[1] At the age of eight, he and his family moved from Michigan to Atlanta where he started his acting career.[2] Having a musician for a father and a fashion designer for a mother, Smith was well immersed in the arts and also completed his first rap recording at the age of 9. During this time, he attained several minor television roles; those of which he credits for “perfecting his craft.”[2] Smith was home schooled for high school.[4] He left Atlanta, GA and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20.