Biographie
Hailing from the streets of Los Angeles, Samuel "Caffamilliano" Monroe Jr. has forged a path to success. Beginning his career as a young actor, Samuel landed his first role as Dion in Patti LaBelle's hit TV series "Out All Night" (Episode: Taking Care of Business), marking the start of his impressive acting journey. He went on to showcase his talent in shows like "The Lyon's Den" (with Rob Lowe, two episodes as Man), "The Steve Harvey Show" (Episode: White Men Can Funk), "Smart Guy" (Episode: Lab Rats as Warren), "NYPD Blue" (Episodes: Closing Time as Brother #3 and Girl Talk as Punk #2), "Murder One" (Trey), and "Chapter Seven" (Samuel Monroe Jr., "Caffamilliano").
Transitioning from television to film, Samuel appeared in major roles in box office hits such as "Menace II Society" (Ilena's Cousin), "Set It Off" (Lorenz), "The Players Club" (Junior), "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" (Sam), "Tales from the Hood" (Bulldog), "Choices 2" (AC with the 3-6 Mafia), "The Lick" (Kilo), "Behind The Pole" (Jame), David E. Talbert's play "What Goes Around Comes Around" (Stan), and the hit TV series "Southland" (Tank).
Expanding his creative horizons, Samuel has taken on roles as director, writer, and producer, creating his own successful television series, "The Halls." This show offers an authentic look into the lives of youths entering the juvenile hall system at a young age, while also exploring the experiences of their parents. Samuel emphasizes the importance of portraying the parents' stories, believing that childhood challenges often begin at home.
Beyond acting and producing, Samuel "Caffamilliano" Monroe Jr. has ventured into music. Formerly signed with Jive Records and influenced by Andre Harrell, he pursued his passion for producing and recording music. With a unique rap style and collaborations with legendary producers such as Battlecat, Duane Nettlesbey, Jelly Roll, Meech Wells, Mohamed Aniff "Double F," and Clint "Payback" Sands, fans can anticipate new music from Samuel Monroe Jr., "Caffamilliano," in the near future.
