Meet Josiah Cross, Who Played Terry in “A Thousand and One”

Josiah Cross (age: 24; born on March 28, 1997) is a budding actor from Cleveland, Ohio, who is gaining fame for his excellent performance in the recently released crime drama “A Thousand and One.”

In this A.V. Rockwell’s gripping film, Josiah portrays the role of Terry, a 17-year-old boy whose mother, Inez de la Paz (played by the stunning Teyana Taylor), kidnaps him from foster care in a desperate attempt to reclaim her sense of home, identity, and stability amidst a rapidly changing New York City.

As the story unfolds, we witness Terry’s struggle as he navigates through the uncertainty and confusion that comes with being ripped away from his life as he knew it. Before appearing in “A Thousand and One,” worked with the Hollywood star Will Smith in the 2021 movie “King Richard.” He also worked on short films like “Back 2 Life” and “Phone Tales.”

As per IMDB, Cross will soon debut in the TV industry with a mini-series titled “Masters of the Air.” This Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed program is currently in the post-production stage, and we expect its release in June on Apple TV+.

How Old is Josiah Cross?

On March 28, 1997, Josiah Cross (age 24) was born in an African-American family in Cleveland, Ohio, America. Some of his childhood photos have come to light where he can be seen with his mother, Keila Kadijah Cross. Sources revealed that Jos was a teenager when he decided to enter the entertainment world and become an actor.

In 2016 he completed schooling and moved to Northridge, California, to join California State University and study drama and theatre arts, but for some reason, he did not complete his studies and moved to Richmond, England, where he studied at The American International University and received acting training from Helen Strange.

Josiah Cross’s Acting Career

Cross was still in Richmond when he accepted Michael Vaughn Hernandez’s offer to work on “Back 2 Life” alongside LeToya Luckett and Thomas Q. Jones. It was his first time in front of the camera, and undoubtedly, he nailed the performance. A year later, he received a chance to lend his voice to Porter Rose in the famous video game “NBA 2K20.”

Although Cross’s career as an artist had already taken off, he wanted a chance to work on a big acting project, and that came in 2021 when he got picked to play TD in “King Richard.” It was a feature film where Josiah shared the screen with Will Smith.

Soon the Cleveland native received the tag of a rising star, and his career skyrocketed. In March 2023, people witnessed his remarkable performance in “A Thousand and One,” which won Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival.

Josiah Cross Personal Life

Cross is a multi-talented artist with a heart of gold. Despite his success in Hollywood, he never takes his fans for granted and treats them like an essential part of his life.

Thousand of people follow him on Instagram (kingjoe_3), and this count is constantly rising. Many of you might want to know about Josiah’s girlfriend and if he is dating any, but the actor has yet to comment about his love life.

Josiah Cross Q&A

Ques: From where is Josiah Cross?

Ans: Cleveland, Ohio, America.

Ques: How much is Josiah Cross’s height?

Ans: 5 feet 9 inches.

Ques: Who was Terry in “A Thousand and One”?

Ans: Josiah Cross.

Ques: Is Josiah Cross present on Instagram?

Ans: Yes (kingjoe_3).

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