Mekai Curtis

Mekai Curtis
Curtis on set in 2014 for Kirby Buckets
Born (2000-10-14) October 14, 2000
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2013–present

Mekai Curtis (born October 14, 2000) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the lead role of Kanan Stark in the drama series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and for voicing Zack in the Disney Channel animated series, Milo Murphy’s Law.

Early life

Curtis was born in Neptune City, New Jersey. He lived there until he reached third grade. He lived in various parts of Ocean County, New Jersey before moving to Los Angeles at age 12.[1]

Career

Curtis made a one off appearance in the Disney sitcom Girl Meets World.[2] His first big role came playing Kirby's best friend Fish in the comedy series Kirby Buckets.[3] He starred alongside Weird Al Yankovic and Sabrina Carpenter in the animated series Milo Murphy's Law.[4] From 2021 to 2026, he had portrayed the lead role of Kanan Stark in the Starz drama series Power Book III: Raising Kanan.[5][6][7]

Personal life

In his spare time, Curtis enjoys cooking, playing video games and driving cars. He is also a musician who plays the drums and the piano.[8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013BugBrickShort
2014Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayPaul Dumphy

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Arrested DevelopmentIrvingEpisode: "Off The Hook"
2014Girl Meets WorldFelix ShumpertEpisode: "Girl Meets Popular"
2014–2017Kirby BucketsFish Fisher59 episodes
2017The Lion GuardFuharaEpisode: "Rafiki's New Neighbors"
2018OvernightsCooper5 episodes
Chicken Girls2 episodes
Baby Doll Records2 episodes
2016–2019Milo Murphy's LawZack UnderwoodMain role; 40 episodes
2021–2026Power Book III: Raising Kanan Kanan StarkLead role; 48 episodes
2027

Power: Origins

Lead role

References

  1. ↑ "Destined to Succeed: A Talk with Mekai Curtis". daman.co.id. October 26, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  2. ↑ "MeKai Curtis: Hollywood's Newest 'Power' Player Is 'Raising' The Bar". bleumag.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ "MEKAI CURTIS STARS AS FISH IN DISNEY'S NEWEST SHOW "KIRBY BUCKETS"". bckonline.com. October 17, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Weird Al Yankovic is set to star in 'Milo Murphy's Law,' Disney XD's new animated series". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mekai Curtis To Play Young Kanan Stark In 'Power' Prequel 'Raising Kanan' On Starz; Rob Hardy To Direct". deadline.com. February 25, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive: Patina Miller & MeKai Curtis talk Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2". blackfilmandtv.com. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Born in 2000, Raised in the 90s: Mekai Curtis On 'Raising Kanan'". theqgentleman.com. March 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Fall Most Wanted Issue Actor "MeKai Curtis"". izonmag.com. October 14, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2025.