ROME FLYNN

Name, Age & Origins

Rome Trumain Ceno Flynn was born on November 25, 1991, and is currently 33 years old . While he was born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Springfield at age 12 and grew up there . Flynn comes from a diverse background—African-American, Cuban, and Irish—roots that have shaped both his identity and artistry .

Family & Education

He’s one of seven siblings and attended Lanphier High School, where he stood out as a standout basketball player. His athletic prowess earned him a basketball scholarship to Benedictine University, although his true calling led him toward entertainment .

Flynn is also a father—he and his daughter Kimiko, born December 12, 2014, have been seen together at holiday shoots, including features in CBS Soaps In Depth .

Acting, Modeling & Music Debut

Before embarking on TV, Flynn began as a high-fashion model in Chicago, then grew his profile through social media—capturing the attention of casting directors . His film debut came in 2014, playing Leon in the TV movie Drumline: A New Beat—remarkably, he was filming when his daughter was born . He’s also a self-taught guitarist and musician, part of his creative portfolio .

Breakthrough TV Roles

• 2015–2017: Cast as Zende Forrester Dominguez on The Bold and the Beautiful. His portrayal earned him the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in 2018 .

• 2017–2019: Appeared in The Haves and the Have Nots, NCIS: New Orleans, and MacGyver .

• 2018–2020: Joined How to Get Away with Murder as Gabriel Maddox, returning as a main cast member in Season 5 .

Recent & Ongoing Work

• 2021: Played Tevin Wakefield in Raising Dion’s Season 2 (Netflix) and starred as Santiago Zayas in Amazon’s With Love .

• 2023: Appeared as Derrick Gibson in Chicago Fire (Season 12) .

• 2024–present: Cast as Frank Lucas in Godfather of Harlem Season 4, giving a grounded, researched portrayal of the younger crime figure .

Awards & Personal Touches

His Daytime Emmy win in 2018 marked a milestone early in his career . Beyond acting, Flynn sat out kidnapping roles. From social media start to runway model, he has blended music, modeling, and performance in a dynamic creative journey .

Rome Flynn’s path—from the basketball court to the screen, and from social media to Emmy recognition—highlights his versatility and drive. He effortlessly navigates between roles and mediums, carrying deep cultural roots and genuine creative spirit.