Biografi
Lucius Baston Junior, the youngest of three brothers, was born in South Richmond Hill, Queens, NY. His father, an Army veteran, later worked as a train conductor, while his mother was both a nurse and homemaker. Lucius played high school basketball and was an 11-year-old DJ during the early days of Hip-Hop. After finishing grade school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving on active duty for 11 years. Following his military service, he entered the computer chip industry and became an on-air radio personality. Lucius’s passion for music and entertainment eventually led him to pursue a career in film and television.
Since then, Lucius has built a remarkable portfolio, with roles in Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series such as Atlanta (2016), Roots (2016), and Homeland (2011). He has also appeared in Marvel’s Loki (2021), Amazon’s The Underground Railroad (2021), HBO’s Lovecraft Country (2020), and Netflix’s Stranger Things (2016). His film credits include supporting roles in The Best of Enemies (2019), The Front Runner (2018), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), and the Ride Along (2014) franchise, among others. Currently, he is developing his own projects and focusing on producing content for multimedia platforms worldwide.
Lucius now lives in Atlanta, GA.