Rodney Burford
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| Rodney Burford | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rodney Burford Jr. Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2020-present |
Rodney Burford is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Tony Hughes in the Netflix drama Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which premiered in September 2022.[1][2][3]
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Early life and education
Rodney Burford Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Maryland School for the Deaf, before studying at Gallaudet University,[4] a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing.[5]
Career
In 2020, Burford made his screen debut in the reality television show Deaf U.[6]
In 2022, Burford guest starred as Tony Hughes,[7] one of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's victims,[8] in the 10-part Netflix crime drama series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.[9][10] Amanda Whiting, writing for The Independent, described Burford's portrayal as "played with heartbreaking warmth" and praised the episode ("Silenced") in which he features predominantly.[11]
Personal life
Burford is partially deaf, and has cochlear implants which help him to understand spoken language.[12][13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Deaf U | Himself | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Tony Hughes | 3 episodes |
References
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