Thaddeus J. Mixson is a 15-year-old American actor, dancer and rapper famous for portraying young Adonis Creed in part 3 of the 2023 sports American film titled “Creed III.” Also, Thaddeus is well-known for his role as Tommy Price in “South of Heaven” and Nick Carver in “Candy Cane Lane.”
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Thaddeus J. Mixson |
| Age | 15 years old |
| Birth Date | January 21, 2008 |
| Birth Place | Chicago |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor, Dancer & Rapper |
| Parents | Father: Teejay (Big Tee) Mother: N/A |
| Relationship Status | N/A |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Height | 5’8″ 173 cm 1.73 m |
| Weight | 60 kg 132 lbs |
| Net Worth | under review |
| Social links | Instagram YouTube |
Early Life & Background
Thaddeus J. Mixson who is also known as Papa Jay was born on January 21, 2008, in Chicago, USA. He’s a talented young artist, growing up in Chicago, and he’s not just one thing – he’s an R&B songwriter, singer, dancer, and actor. Can you believe that he started showing his talents when he was just 5 years old? That’s super young!
Thaddeus’s dad, who is also his manager and goes by the name Teejay or “Big Tee,” helped him grow in the world of music and entertainment. Since he was very little, he has been working with really important people in the music industry – directors, producers, and executives who know a lot about making great music.
He even has his own music label called ‘One Luv Entertainment,’ and he teamed up with SoundCloud to share his music (Extended Play) EP in 2033.
Acting Career
Thaddeus J. Mixson acting journey began in 2014 when he appeared in the short film “The Grind,” where he played the character Bruce.
Moving forward, in 2020, he took on the role of Fahmarr in the movie “Safety.”
In 2021, Thaddeus played the character Tommy Price in “South of Heaven.” That same year, he appeared in the TV series “The Wonder Years” as Perry Barlow in one episode.
Continuing his acting journey in 2022, Papa Jay joined the TV series “Reasonable Doubt” as Spenser Stewart, appearing in 9 episodes. He also took on the role of ‘Kid’ (Eugene Thomas) in the TV series “Kid’s Crew,” featuring in 3 episodes.
In 2023, Papa Jay continued to make waves in the acting world. He portrayed Adonis Creed (15) in “Creed III.” Additionally, he played the character Nick Carver in the film “Candy Cane Lane.”
Even with all this success, Papa Jay stays down-to-earth and kind. He wants his music to spread love and make a good impact on kids his age.
Filmography
| Year | Film/TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane | Nick Carver |
| 2023 | Creed III | Adonis Creed (15) |
| 2022 | Kid’s Crew (TV Series) | ‘Kid’ (Eugene Thomas) |
| 2022 | Reasonable Doubt (TV Series) | Spenser Stewart |
| 2022 | The Wonder Years (TV Series) | Perry Barlow |
| 2021 | South of Heaven | Tommy Price |
| 2020 | Safety | Fahmarr |
| 2014 | The Grind (Short) | Bruce (as Papa J. Mixson) |
