Taj Cross is an American Actor, painter, dancer, who was born 11 February 2004 in Venice, California, United States. He is known for as Sam in the Hulu comedy series PEN15 (2019), Big Boys (2023) and Young Rock (2021). He also appeared in a podcast series, In a Creative Company (2020).
Taj Cross discovered his love for acting at a child age. He started his professional acting career in 2019 at just 15 years old and now has two acting roles to his credit. After his great performance in PEN15, he got the role of Gabe in the Young Rock NBC sitcom, which is based on the life of actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson.
Taj Cross Age, Wikipedia, Biography, Ethnicity, Height, Net Worth
| Name | Taj Cross |
| Real Name | Sam Zablowski |
| Occupation | Actor, painter, dancer |
| Best Known | PEN15 (2019), Big Boys (2023) and Young Rock (2021) |
| Date of Birth (as of 2024) | 11 February 2004 |
| Age | 20 Years |
| Birth Place | Venice, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Mixed British/Irish |
| Education | DC Dance Centre, Ruskin Group Theatre Company |
| Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Weight | 117 lbs (53 KG |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Father | Jake Cross |
| Mother | Christena Karras |
| Siblings | 1 older sister named Camille |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $100,000 |
| Article Category | Actors |
Early Life and Family
Taj Cross, a young actor on the rise, was born on February 11, 2004, in Venice, California, USA. His parents are Christena Karras and Jake Cross, and he has an older sister named Camille. Taj’s mother founded an interior design studio called Studio Karras in Venice, California, and also works as a stage performer.
His parents separated when he was in child age, and his mother later married CJ Bonura. Taj Cross lives in Venice, California, USA. He stays with his mother and sister in his stepfather’s house.
Age
As of 2024, Taj Cross’ age is 20 years old.
Parents
Taj Cross ‘s mother is Christina Karras, a stage performer who also owns an interior design studio called Studio Karras in Venice, California. His father is Jake Cross, but not much is known about him. The Taj Cross’ parents got divorced when he was child age.
Educational Background
Taj Cross’s interest in performing arts began in elementary school, which led him to join musical theatre in fifth grade. His education was adjusted to support his acting career, with homeschooling being the best option to balance his growing commitments in performing arts. He completed his high school education in June 2009. He further developed his acting and dance skills at Second City, Grey Studios, Ruskin Group Theatre Company, Margie Haber Studio, and the DC Dance Centre.
Career Journey
Before gaining fame, he worked as a painter. While training in dance, he also acted in theater productions like Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. Taj Cross became well-known for playing Sam in Hulu’s comedy series PEN15, where he starred alongside actors Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and Molera Walters.
How old was Taj Cross in PEN15?
Taj Cross was 14 years old when he starred in the TV series PEN15. He appeared in two seasons, which ran from February 8, 2019, to December 3, 2021. The series was originally meant to have three seasons.
Why was PEN15 cancelled?
The Hulu comedy series was canceled in 2021 after two seasons. Production was stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was originally meant to have three seasons.
Net Worth
According to ABC Fact, the actor is said to have a net worth of $100,000. He earns a salary between $21,000 and $25,000. Taj Cross earn money from acting, painting, and dancing. His career in Hollywood is just beginning, and he is expected to earn more as he gets bigger roles.
Some Important Facts about Taj Cross
- Taj Cross is dog lover. He has a dog named Mocha.
- He is an up-and-coming actor.
- He has a British and Irish ethnicity.
- He has 84K followers on his Instagram handle.
- He loves sports.
- His popularity has steadily increased since he first appeared in Hulu’s comedy series PEN15.
- He recently began painting soon after getting his role on PEN15. His real name is Sam Zablowski.
- He stars in the series alongside Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, the creators of PEN15.
- Gabe, a character on NBC’s Young Rock, is played by actor Taj Cross. He is the 15-year-old best friend of young Dwayne Johnson, a role portrayed by actor Bradley Constant.
- His character in PEN15 is based on the life of Sam Zablowski, one of the show’s writers.
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