Demetrius Shipp Jr., 1988
Actors · November 20, 1988
Demetrius Shipp Jr.
★ HOW OLD IS DEMETRIUS SHIPP JR.?
Demetrius Shipp Jr. is 37 years old, born November 20, 1988 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Demetrius Shipp Jr. is an American actor born in 1988. He portrayed Tupac Shakur in the 2017 biopic All Eyez on Me after being cast in 2011, with principal photography beginning in 2015. He also played gang leader Tyrone Moore in All American. Before acting, he worked at Target and Dish Network. As a Scorpio, he embodies the sign's intensity and depth.
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Biography
Demetrius Shipp Jr. is an American actor born November 20, 1988. His breakthrough role came as rapper and actor Tupac Shakur in the 2017 biopic All Eyez on Me, a role he was cast in during 2011 after a friend suggested he audition given his physical resemblance to the legendary hip-hop artist. Principal photography did not begin until 2015, and the film was released in June 2017. Beyond the Tupac biopic, Shipp portrayed gang leader Tyrone Moore in the series All American. In interviews, Shipp remarked that he "never aspired to act," and his entry into entertainment came after years working retail and customer service—he held positions at Target and Dish Network prior to his acting career. A notable connection to hip-hop history emerged through his family: his father worked with Tupac Shakur on the 1996 album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, appearing on the track "Toss It Up". As an actor, Shipp engages in performance work across film and television. Born under the sign of Scorpio, he carries the determination and investigative focus typical of the sign. His life-path number 3 suggests creative expression and communication, fitting his transition into performance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Demetrius Shipp Jr. worked in retail and customer service before his acting career, holding positions at Target and Dish Network. He remarked in interviews that he "never aspired to act," suggesting his entry into performance was unexpected. In 2011, a friend encouraged him to audition for the role of Tupac Shakur in a biopic, noting his strong resemblance to the hip-hop artist—an opportunity that launched his career.
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Trivia
- His father worked with Tupac Shakur on the 1996 album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, appearing on "Toss It Up".
- Shipp was cast as Tupac in 2011, but principal photography for All Eyez on Me did not begin until 2015, a four-year gap.
- He was initially suggested for the Tupac role by a friend who noticed his physical resemblance to the legendary rapper.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Demetrius Shipp Jr. gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Demetrius Shipp Jr.?
- Demetrius Shipp Jr. is 37 years old (born November 20, 1988).
- When is Demetrius Shipp Jr.'s birthday?
- Demetrius Shipp Jr. was born on November 20, 1988.
- What is Demetrius Shipp Jr.'s zodiac sign?
- Demetrius Shipp Jr. is a Scorpio, born November 20, 1988.
- What is Demetrius Shipp Jr.'s Chinese zodiac sign?
- Demetrius Shipp Jr. was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Demetrius Shipp Jr. from?
- Demetrius Shipp Jr. is from United States.
- What does Demetrius Shipp Jr. do?
- Demetrius Shipp Jr. is a actor.
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