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Deric Augustine

Deric Augustine is a New Orleans actor, writer and producer known for The Rookie, Godfather of Harlem, All American and Swagger.

Biography

Deric Augustine plays Miles Penn on The Rookie, where the officer moves beyond rookie status when the ABC drama returns for season nine in 2027.

After studying theatre in New Orleans and training in New York, Augustine built a television career that moved from guest roles to a network series regular.

Known for

The Rookie

He plays Miles Penn, a former Texas officer who starts again as an LAPD rookie.[1][3]

Godfather of Harlem

He portrayed Muhammad Ali in the MGM+ period crime drama.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. Miles Penn

    He plays Miles Penn on The Rookie

    Augustine was promoted to series regular for season eight as the confident LAPD rookie Miles Penn.[1][2]

  2. Season Nine

    Miles will no longer be a rookie in season nine

    Augustine says the character must rely more on his training as he becomes an independent P2 officer.[3]

  3. New Orleans Training

    His career began with New Orleans theatre training

    He studied theatre and business at the University of New Orleans before training with the Negro Ensemble Company and William Esper Studio.[1][5]

  4. Muhammad Ali

    He portrayed Muhammad Ali in Godfather of Harlem

    The historical role is one of several performances that preceded his regular work on The Rookie.[1][2]

  5. Other Credits

    His television work spans drama, sports and superhero stories

    His credits include All American, Swagger, Cloak & Dagger, Shameless, Criminal Minds and Queen Sugar.[1][2][5]

Good to know

He wrote the fantasy novel Nawlins

His self-published young-adult novel follows Black wizards in Louisiana.[1][5]