Career Highlights

• Stars in the action film Armored, alongside Matt Dillon and Laurence Fishburne
• Short won the NAACP Image Award in 2009
• Best-known for his roll as “D.J.” in Stomp the Yard
• Credits include You Got Served, Accepted, Save the Last Dance 2, War of the Worlds Quarantine, Cadillac Records and This Christmas
• Has appeared several TV series including "ER", "Judging Amy" and "That’s So Raven"
• As a teenager, Short made his start in front of a camera in commercials for Mountain Dew, Nike, Pizza Hut and Denny’s

Career Overview

Columbus Short, an award-winning actor and choreographer, launched his career in his teens by starring in TV commercials. He graduated early from high school to join the touring production of STOMP. After several years on the road with the show, he worked as a choreographer for Britney Spears.

Short’s acting debut came in 2004 with his role as a dancer in You Got Served. He also appeared in Accepted and Save the Last Dance 2. Short went on to act in movies like Cadillac Records alongside Beyonce Knowles and Adrien Brody, and Whiteout starring alongside Kate Beckinsale. He has been cast as "Pooch" in the film The Losers based on the graphic novel.

The action-packed thriller Armored is Short’s latest project. A new guard for an armored truck company is coerced by his coworkers to steal a truck containing $42 million until their plan goes awry in a deadly twist.

Our Interview

Columbus Short will be joining with host Erika Thomas to talk about his film career and his role in Armored. Stay tuned!