Melvin Gregg

Melvin Gregg is a producer, actor and social influencer who came to prominence with the social platform VINE. Best known for curating comedic content around pop culture, Gregg amassed a following over 7 million in just three years. Gregg's transition from Vine to television and film star is a journey of absolute resilience. Following Vine's decline in 2015, Gregg transitioned from the digital world into film and TV and most recently captured the hearts of audiences in Netflix's critically acclaimed series "American Vandal." Highlighted on TV Guide's Freshmen 15 list, and breakout star of season "American Vandal," Gregg starred as basketball hero DeMarcus Tillman, "Mr. Untouchable" because of his impeccable skills and value to the sports-obsessed institution. Through the nuanced role, Gregg's character peels back implications of the layers of socio economic and racial bias and the student athletes are treated in a sports-driven school. Television roles also includes Hulu's "Freakish," and Lifetime's "Unreal." Film credits include The Land which shares their journey of four teenage friends that break the law to become leaders in the neighborhood. The film premiered in Sundance in 2015 and was acquired by IFC for distribution in 2016. He was born to parents, Constance Gregg and Melvin Vaughan in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he was raised. He is the only brother to 6 sisters. Gregg always knew entertainment was part of his future. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue it, Melvin studied marketing at Old Dominion University. He quickly moved to Los Angeles, and enrolled in courses to perfect his craft. While there, the young star began to grow an audience by collaborating with several rising digital influencers. Aside from Melvin's huge online presence of over 8 million followers he has appeared in over a dozen national commercials for brands such as Nike, Sony, Google, Gatorade and many more. He stars in "Freakish", a Hulu series, and "The Land," a Sundance selection in theatres July 2016.