Damion Poitier ( ; born June 4, 1976) is an American actor and stuntman, best known for his role as Chains in Payday 2. He made an uncredited appearance as Thanos in The Avengers (2012), the character's first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (in future appearances, Josh Brolin would take over the role). He has also had roles in Captain America: Civil War, Star Trek, Jarhead, and Never Die Alone.
Early life Poitier was born in Philadelphia, and moved to Massachusetts in his early childhood. He became interested in acting after watching a man who looked "just like [his] grandfather" appear on television talk about acting. He acted through school, but got his first "professional" job as a scare actor at Spooky World. Poitier's first real acting job was a stunt performer on Sheena.
Personal life Poitier practices Universalism. He is unsure if he is related to Sidney Poitier, but knows that their ancestors "hail from the same island".
Filmography Films Year Title Role Note 2003 Malibu's Most Wanted Tec's Crew 2004 Never Die Alone Alvin 2005 Jarhead Poitier 2006 Dreamgirls Man in D.C. Bar Uncredited2008 How 2 Build a Rapper Patron 1 Toxic Angel's Thug #12009 Star Trek Drill Hanson #1 Uncredited Black Dynamite Thug #2 The Perfect Sleep Ganyov 2010 Hunter Prey Centauri 72012 The 404 The Avengers Thanos Credited as Man #1; post-credits scene2013 Almost Broadway Joe The Hangover Part III Henchman #6 Uncredited Bolden! Fighter #6 2014 Mercenaries Webber 2015 Smosh: The Movie Super Boring Man 2016 Captain America: Civil War Crossbones' mercenary Credited as Hero Merc #1
Short films Year Title Role Note 2004 World's Finest Secret Serviceman As Damion Pointier 2007 Ultimate Weapon Bouncer 2009 Bad Roommate Dave 2010 The Response Aldo 2011 Superseven: Operation Breakdown Mamba 2012 When the Cobra Strikes Modise Video
Television Year Title Role Note 2000–2001 Sheena Non-Speaking Somali / Ranger #2 2002 Firefly Henchman2003 The Practice Marcus Thayer / Willie Brand Charmed Bachelor #4 / Magi Warrior Alias Mp #4 Metropolis Banger #3 / Hazing Leader 2004–2005 Judging Amy Bad guy / Thug 2008 Street Warrior Huge Thug TV film 2009 CSI: New York Thug #1 2009–2010 Dollhouse Yankee2011 The Zombie Whisperer Zombie Puncher Parks and Recreation Gregory Gaines Sons of Anarchy Luther Episode: "Dorylus" Witchy Ways Dagara Adventures of Superseven Mamba True Blood Duprez2012 Awake Officer Pike Divergence Tyler 2013 Pair of Kings Kaita Episodes: "Long Live the Kings" part 1 and 22015 Mighty MedThe IncapacitatorEpisode: "Lab Rats vs. Mighty Med" Lab Rats 2018 Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe Jack Boniface / Shadowman 2019–2023 The Flash Goldface / Keith Kenyon 6 episodes
Video games Year Title Role Note2013 Payday 2: The Web SeriesChains Live-action promotional material for the game Payday 2 2014 Halo 2 Anniversary Sergeant Major Avery Johnson / The Arbiter Motion capture 2017 Halo Wars 2 Atriox Motion captureTwitter - Damion Poitier 2020 Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Xavier Johnson 2023Crime Boss: Rockay City NasaraPayday 3 Chains VoicePAYDAY3 Official FAQ
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