Jerod Mixon Age, What Happened To The Mixon Brothers From The Nutty Professor?

Jerod Mixon is a 44-year-old American actor, writer, comedian, and producer who is best known for featuring in the comedy movie titled Old School, where he played the character Weensie. His size is a striking feature that makes him stand out from the crowd. The entertainer sure knows how to have an enduring effect on the mind of his audience, which intrigues fans to know more about his life and what he has been up to lately.

How old is Jerod Mixon?

Jerod was born on May 24, 1981, to undisclosed parents in Port Hueneme, California, USA, and he is currently 44 years old. There is no information on the names of his parents or what they did for a living, as the actor has chosen to keep his personal and family life private. The actor has a younger brother named Jamal Mixon. Jerod has always been on the big side, right from when he was a kid. He even goes by the nickname Big Time, which was probably because of his size, but that has never stopped him from going after his dreams in life.

Are Jamal and Jerod Mixon brothers?

As earlier mentioned, Jerod has a brother named Jamal, and guess what? Jamal is also an actor, just like his older brother Jerod. The Mixon brothers share a striking resemblance in both face and body physique that one might mistake them for being twins, which was also why they were able to fit into the role of twins in the movie The Cookout, where they played the characters Willie and Nelson. Judging from their skin color, one can tell that the brothers were born to African-American parents, although there is no information on the parents or their background.

Growing up, Jerod and his brother faced lots of challenges as they were raised in a rough neighborhood. With the help of their parents, the brothers turned out to be good citizens and did not end up in jail or dead like most kids from their neighborhood. They were raised in a middle-class family, and their parents made keen efforts to ensure they gave them the best in life. Today, Jerod and his brother are in a better place in life. The Mixon brothers have both worked together on several projects and seem to share a very close bond. Some of the notable projects they have both featured in are How to be a Player, The Cookout, Malcolm & Eddie, and White T.

Jerod Mixon made his television debut in the movie Malcom & Eddie

Jerod’s career started in 1997. It was not an easy one for him as he struggled a few times, but with time, the actor began to get acquainted with acting. Jerod started as one of the kids in the movie How to Be a Player in 1997. That same year, the young actor featured as the character William in the 1997 series Malcolm & Eddie, which was his debut television project. The show turned out to be a hit.

Without relenting in his effort to grow in his career, Jerod went further and made quite an exceptional impression on lots of people and made a name for himself when he featured in the movie Me, Myself & Irene, playing the character Shonte Jr Baileygates who in the play was the adopted son of the main character, Jim Carrey.

In 2003, he landed a role in the movie Old School, a comedy film that centers around the lives of three best friends who are seeking to relive their wild college life. In the movie, Jerod played the character of  Weensie, one of the frat boys; the movie received lots of nominations, like the MTV Movie Award in 2003 for ‘Best On-Screen Team and also the Gold Schmoes Award for ‘Best Comedy of the Year 2003.

The actor has been consistent in his career and is ever ready to bring his A-game and make a lasting impression on his audience’s minds. He has also featured in a number of projects like Maya & Miguel (2004-2005), White T (2013), Off-Time (2013), and Crackula Goes to Hollywood (2015).

He is a producer

Besides being an actor, Jerod Mixon is also a producer and has produced some good movies like The Shaw, Dead Man’s Chair, and others. Although the actor has a good record in acting, film writing, and production, he has not won a notable award. The Old School actor has always been on the fat side since he was a kid, and that was how he was able to fit into the role of an obese patient in one episode of the series Scrubs. There is no current information on his present weight, but with a glance, one can tell the actor weighs several tons.

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Jerod has had to deal with loads of criticism and rejection on account of his weight

Jerod Mixon, 44, in the course of his career, has had to deal with rejection and criticism because of his weight, but the actor made up his mind not to let things distract or weigh him down from achieving his goals in life. As an actor, he has had to face the challenge of producers not assigning him roles in movies just because of his weight.

At some point, Jerod was forced to decide to start losing weight and started cutting down on sugar and carbs. He even went further to get a professional trainer to guide him through the whole weight loss plan. However, the actor has learned to use his size to his advantage, knowing that it’s a unique size, and if any producer is looking for a plus-size actor, his name will for sure be on the list.

Fast facts

• Who is Jamal Mixon’s brother?

Jerod Mixon is the older brother of Jamal. While Jamal was born on June 17, 1983, his brother Jerod was born on May 24, 1981.

• Is the fat guy from Old School still alive?

Jerod Mixon is very much alive and healthy. It’s not known if the actor is married or in any present relationship but the 44-year-old actor is still doing what he knows best, which is writing film scripts and producing films.

• What happened to the Mixon brothers from The Nutty Professor?

Jerod Mixon and his brother Jamal Mixon, are still very into acting and are presently working on various film projects together. As we all know, the Mixon brothers love to keep a very private life, so not much is revealed about them as of now.