Ernest Kingsley Junior
Ernest Kingsley Junior is an English stage and television actor.
Career
He had an early role in British science fiction television series The Sparticle Mystery. He portrayed Kai'ckul in fantasy television adaptation The Sandman. He also featured in the third series of War of the Worlds and on stage in Royal Court Theatre production of Is God Is in 2021, starring Adelayo Adedayo. He was cast in 2024 in short film Foxhill directed by Tom Brittney and starring Robson Green.He has a lead role in upcoming television drama series Washington Black, in which he features in the titular role of George Washington 'Wash' Black, featuring alongside Sterling K. Brown and Iola Evans and adapted from the novel by Esi Edugyan, set in the 19th century and set to broadcast in July 2025.
Personal life
He attended the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Whilst appearing as a guest on BBC One chat show The One Show in June 2025, he thanked his former teacher Erin Holland who helped him chose a career in acting and with a college production of West Side Story.Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | The Sparticle Mystery | Orion | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Grace | Luke | 1 episode |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Kai'ckul | 1 episode |
| 2022 | War of the Worlds | Liam | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Washington Black | George Washington 'Wash' Black | Lead role |
| TBA | Foxhole | L.Cpl George Roberts | Short film |