Titus Makin Jr. Biography
Titus Makin Jr. is an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his role as Jackson West on the ABC drama series The Rookie.
Titus Makin Jr. Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Makin is 34 years old, he was born on June 10 1989 in Honolulu City Hawaii, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on June 10 every year.
Titus Makin Jr. Height / Measurements
Makin is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches tall.
Titus Makin Jr. Partner/ Wife
Makin manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. However, we will update information about his spouse once it’s available.
Titus Makin Jr. Kids / Children
Makin manages to keep information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once available.
Titus Makin Jr. Family / Relatives
His parents are Titus and Juliette Makin. He was raised in a military family, and his father’s service took the family to various places around the world, including Germany, Japan, and the United States. Makin’s exposure to different cultures and languages had a profound impact on him, and he developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. He has a sister named Natasha Makin.
Titus Makin Jr. Education
After completing high school, Makin enrolled in The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts’ professional training program. In his inaugural year, he secured a position as a New York Knicks Acroback Tumbler and showcased his dance skills as a performer for the WNBA’s NY Liberty.
Following his graduation from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Makin relocated to Los Angeles to actively pursue his acting aspirations. Since then, he has gained recognition for his roles in various television shows and films.
Titus Makin Jr. Career
He started singing and dancing at a young age and showcased his talents in his elementary school talent show at the age of nine. Voice lessons in middle school further honed his skills, but it wasn’t until his senior year of high school that Makin decided to pursue acting. His breakthrough came when he secured the lead role in his school’s production of the musical “1940s Radio Hour.”
Post-high school, Makin relocated to New York City to enroll at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. In his first year, he landed a job as a New York Knicks Acroback Tumbler, entertaining audiences during halftimes at the Knicks’ home games in Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Makin showcased his dancing skills as a member of the NY Liberty dancer, a co-ed hip-hop dance team associated with the WNBA.
In 2018, Makin secured the role of Jackson West on The Rookie, playing a rookie police officer under the training of Sergeant Tim Bradford. Jackson’s character was known for being a quick learner, determined to prove himself as a capable officer, and always ready to help others due to his compassionate nature.
Despite becoming a fan favorite and receiving praise for his performance, Makin’s character was unexpectedly killed off the show in the fourth season. His departure was a surprising twist for fans, and many expressed disappointment over his exit.
Titus Makin Jr. Salary
Makin receives an annual income ranging between $60,000 and $90,000.
Titus Makin Jr. Net Worth
Through Makin’s career as an actor and dancer, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1.5 Million and $ 2 Million.
Titus Makin Jr. The Rookie
Makin Jr.’s portrayal of Jackson West in The Rookie took an unexpected turn as the character abruptly exited the series towards the conclusion of season 3. This departure raises questions about the reasons behind Titus Makin Jr.’s decision to leave the show. Jackson West, stationed at the Mid-Wilshire Division, played a significant role as a main police officer in The Rookie for the initial three seasons.
However, in the final scenes of The Rookie season 3, West, along with Lopez, faced a kidnapping orchestrated by Sandra de la Cruz’s associates during Angela and Wesley’s wedding. In an interview (via EW), Makin recalled that while watching the news one day, he realized that he could not go back to “go play a cop on a show and not talk about the fact that I’m a Black cop.” The fact that his character had not addressed any of that made him reconsider his decision to play his role in The Rookie.
Titus Makin Jr Glee
On the television show Glee, Titus takes on the role of David, a member of the Dalton Academy Warblers. This marks his return for the second consecutive season. In the storyline, Titus portrays David as a friend of Blaine (Darren Criss), who is also a Warbler at the Dalton Academy.
Titus Makin Jr. Castle
Makin Jr. portrayed the character Tim Cabot in Castle. Unfortunately, there is no publicly available information about his role in the show.
Titus Makin Jr Grey’s Anatomy
Makin Jr. played Rick Schultz in season eleven of Grey’s Anatomy episode Risk. Rick Schultz is one of the participants in Callie and Owen’s robotic limb trial. Rick was injured in combat and had to have his left leg amputated above the knee.
Titus Makin Jr. Movies and TV Shows
- The Rookie Since 2018
- A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song 2011
- Star-Crossed 2014
- So This Is Christmas 2013
- Game of Your Life
- On the Come Up 2022
- Il Etait Une Fois Une Rencontre
- El Novato
- The Path 2016 – 2018
- Glee: The 3D Concert Movie 2011
- NCIS Since 2003
- Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye 2020
- Aliens on Halloween
- Millennials: The Musical Since 2016
- First Time Surfing
Titus Makin Jr. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Makin is active on his social media accounts. He has about 4.1k followers on his Facebook Page, about 227 followers on his Twitter account, and around 88.2k followers on his Instagram account.