Biography
Rege Lewis, born De'Reginald Cornelius Lewis, is an American actor and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he earned an MFA in Performance. Additionally, he holds a certificate from the William Esper Studio, where he trained under the guidance of Bill Esper(google Bill Esper for more information). He gained recognition for his guest star roles in "FBI," "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete," "Boardwalk Empire," and "Chicago PD." Rege's acting journey commenced in Augusta, Georgia, thanks to his 12th-grade English teacher, Mrs. Diane Gilyard. This introduction led him to local theater and ignited his passion for acting. In 2003, with only $150 in his bank account, 151,000 miles on his 1988 Oldsmobile and an Exxon gas card, he made the bold move to drive from Augusta, Georgia to Hollywood, California. Within a short time, he signed with the Bob Waters Agency and secured a Guest Star role on CBS' "The Handler" after just three auditions. His career spans various mediums, including television, film, and theater. Notable roles include originating the character of Malcolm X in the Broadway-bound play "Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou," directed by Jackie Alexander, and portraying 'The Carjacker' in "1:23," directed by Mark Wing-Davey. Rege was a part of the original cast of Suzi Lori-Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "TopDog/UnderDog," directed by George C. Wolfe. More recently, he played Godfrey Crump in Lynn Nottage's "Crumbs from the Table of Joy," directed by Clinton Turner Davis. Rege's accomplishments include receiving a Proclamation from Mayor Hardie Davis and the City of Augusta in 2015, designating June 15th as Rege Lewis Day. When not on set or in rehearsals, he dedicates his time to working with youth and young adults in higher education for the arts. He also holds a BA in Business, emphasizing the term "Show Business," and serves as the founder and artistic director of the X Out Bullying with the AntiBullyingTeam, Inc., a stage play and initiative designed for grades 3rd-5th. Additionally, he's the proud founder and CEO of I Act New York, a safe space acting academy for youth located in North Carolina.
