
McColm Cephas Jr.
Biography
McColm Cephas is a versatile Los Angeles-based actor who began his career at age three. Known for his stellar work ethic and infectious personality, he has specialized in portraying younger versions of lead characters in major projects like Disney+’s ‘Rise’ (Young Giannis), Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ (Young Will Sharp), FX’s ‘Snowfall’ (Young Franklin), and The CW’s ‘All American’ (Young Billy).
Beyond his TV and film success, McColm has appeared in national commercials for brands like McDonald’s and Walmart, and starred in the award-winning short film ‘The Color Happy.’ A disciplined athlete and dancer of African and Caribbean descent, he is dedicated to telling stories that bring families together.
Known For

TV
Snowfall
Young Franklin (uncredited)
2017

TV
All American
Young Billy
2018

TV
Mythic Quest
Roscoe Kid
2020

Film
Ambulance
Young Will Sharp (uncredited)
2022

TV
On the Verge
Drew
2021

TV
Government Cheese
Young Harrison
2025

Film
A Ghost Story
Little Boy
2017

Film
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Child
2018

Film
Rise
Young Giannis
2022

Film
If I Go Will They Miss Me
Kid Deshawn
2026
Film
The Color Happy
Scottie
2020
Filmography
2026FilmIf I Go Will They Miss Meas Kid Deshawn2025TVGovernment Cheeseas Young Harrison2022FilmRiseas Young Giannis2022FilmAmbulanceas Young Will Sharp (uncredited)2021TVOn the Vergeas Drew2020FilmThe Color Happyas Scottie2020TVMythic Questas Roscoe Kid2018TVAll Americanas Young Billy2018FilmWon't You Be My Neighbor?as Child2017TVSnowfallas Young Franklin (uncredited)2017FilmA Ghost Storyas Little Boy