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Xavier Smalls

Acting · Born November 7, 1997 · Los Angeles, California, U.S

Xavier Smalls is an American actor and performer born on November 7, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. He gained recognition for his role as Angel in the Netflix series Beauty in Black, produced by Tyler Perry, which premiered in October 2024. Smalls pursued his education at Sacramento State University, where he studied musical theater and audition techniques. He further honed his craft at the William Esper Studio in New York City, focusing on scene study, acting technique, and on-camera work. In 2025, Smalls starred in Madea’s Destination Wedding, another Tyler Perry production, released on Netflix. He also featured in the short film Shelf Life. Beyond acting, Smalls is engaged to makeup artist Vanessa Martinez, with whom he shares a daughter.

Xavier Smalls movies and shows

  • Beauty in Black2024
  • Madea's Destination Wedding2025