Actor
When They See Us
Visiting Room Guard
Ava DuVernay's Emmy-winning miniseries about the Central Park Five — one of the most acclaimed works of the streaming era.
Four Decades of Performance — from New York's streets to Hollywood's biggest stages.
Visiting Room Guard
Ava DuVernay's Emmy-winning miniseries about the Central Park Five — one of the most acclaimed works of the streaming era.
Stunt Player
Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar-winning performance in one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films of the decade.
Angry Neighbor
Robert De Niro's celebrated directorial debut — a landmark of New York cinema and one of Derrick's most iconic early career credits.
Series Appearance
The definitive HBO crime drama — widely regarded as the greatest television series ever produced. A credit that defines a generation.
Series Role
Martin Scorsese's Prohibition-era HBO epic — one of the most visually stunning and critically lauded dramas in television history.
EMT #1
Marvel's groundbreaking Netflix series — the first MCU production centered on a Black superhero, set in the streets of Harlem.
Driver
FOX's acclaimed Batman origin series — one of five long-running series in Derrick's extensive television catalog, running five seasons.
Writer • Producer • Director • Star
His third independent feature — a dramatic thriller about domestic violence. Every frame is his vision, his craft, his story. As Morgan.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Boys in the Band | Taxi Driver | Film |
| 2017 | The Wizard of Lies | FBI Agent Kane Partner | Film |
| 2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows | C-17 Copilot | Film |
| 2016 | Nobody's Perfect | Morgan (Writer / Producer / Director / Star) | Film |
| 2016 | How to Be Single | Cabbie | Film |
| 2014 | Jamesy Boy | Guy from Impala | Film |
| 2009 | Women Do It Better | Writer / Producer / Director | Film |
| 2008 | Cadillac Records | Dice Player | Film |
| 2007 | Jump Offs | Malik / Oops / Narrator (Writer / Producer / Director) | Film |
| 2006 | Just My Luck | Phillip's Driver | Film |
| 2006 | Find Me Guilty | Prison Guard | Film |
| 2005 | State Property: Blood on the Streets | Feature Film Role | Film |
| 2002 | Bomb the System | Tido | Film |
| 2002 | Paid in Full | Taunting Guy | Film |
| 2002 | Paper Soldiers | Rudy | Film |
| 2002 | Empire | Feature Film Role | Film |
| 2001 | Hannibal | Evelda Drumgo's Bodyguard | Film |
| 1999 | In Too Deep | Young Drug Dealer | Film |
| 1997 | Booty Call | Dice Player | Film |
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife | Robber | Film |
| 1993 | A Bronx Tale | Angry Neighbor | Film |
| 1987 | Enemy Territory | Film Role | Film |
| Year(s) | Series | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | |||
| 2019 | When They See Us | Visiting Room Guard | Netflix |
| 2018 | Luke Cage | EMT #1 | Netflix |
| HBO | |||
| 2013 | Boardwalk Empire | Series Role | HBO |
| 2000 | The Sopranos | Series Appearance | HBO |
| 1997 | Oz | Billie Keane | HBO |
| NBC | |||
| 2020 | FBI | Informant One | CBS |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | Series Role | CBS |
| 2011 | Blue Bloods | Series Role | CBS |
| 1999–2005 | Third Watch | Recurring Role — 6 Seasons | NBC |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Series Role | NBC |
| 2009 | House | Series Role | FOX |
| 1990–2001 | Law & Order | Multiple Appearances — 11 Years | NBC |
| FOX / BET+ | |||
| 2018 | Gotham | Driver | FOX |
| 2018 | The Family Business | Junkyard Dan | BET+ |
| 1995–1998 | New York Undercover | Recurring Role — 4 Seasons | FOX |
| Other Networks | |||
| 2019 | Happy! | Mob Hospital Medic | Syfy |
| 2004 | The Jury | Series Role | FOX |
| 1996 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Series Appearance | NBC |
| 1985–1988 | The Equalizer | Recurring Role — 4 Seasons | CBS |
As writer, producer, director, and actor, Derrick has created three independent features through Derrick Simmons Film Works — each one a complete expression of his artistic vision.
His third and most personal independent feature — a dramatic suspense thriller about domestic violence. Derrick wrote the screenplay, raised the financing, produced, directed, and starred as Morgan. The film stands as a defining statement of his creative identity: raw, authentic, and unflinching.
His second independent feature — continuing his journey as a storyteller exploring compelling narratives rooted in authentic New York experiences and perspectives. Produced through Derrick Simmons Film Works with an original soundtrack by Phat Tune Recording.
The debut feature from Derrick Simmons Film Works — establishing his voice as an independent filmmaker rooted in the streets and stories of New York City. The film that launched his career behind the camera. Derrick appears as Malik, Oops, and Narrator.
Casting directors and producers are invited to reach out. Derrick is available for acting roles, stunt work, and production collaborations.