Dyllón Burnside
Biography
Dyllón Burnside is an American actor and singer. He is known for his role as Ricky Evangelista, a dancer, in the FX television series Pose
Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Ronald Flowers
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
Hosted by Meredith Vieira, two teams of celebrities and civilians face off in a fast paced word game with a top prize of $10,000.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as James
An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Malcolm
An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Ricky
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Lionel
A nameless cannabis delivery guy delivers his much-needed medication to stressed-out New Yorkers.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self - Special Guest
Award-winning drag queen, entertainer and TV personality Monét X Change, hot off her historic "RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars" win, brings her signature wit, heart and style to the BUILD Series stage this summer to this weekly variety talk show. Each week, Monét will turn stunning looks, sound off on current events, chat with her celebrity friends, kiki with the live studio audience, and spill a whole lot of tea, sis!
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Prickles
The story of Peter Pan, the mischievous little boy who ran away to Neverland.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Before a powerful eclipse occurs, an extraterrestrial being must finalize his mission to comprehend love, by exploring the romantic relationships between black gay men.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Dwen Curry
Based on a powerful true-life story, Detroit native Dwen Curry moves to Oakland, California as a teen in the early 90s and overcomes depression, suicidal thoughts and drug addiction. He finds success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist to LisaRaye McCoy, Mariah Carey, YoYo, Missy Elliot, DMX, and more. Fueled by his desire for a lavish lifestyle and a drive to take care of those around him, Dwen leads a secret life as the criminal mastermind of an underground organization known as the Gay Gangsters, making millions from fraud. Dwen's life is even more complicated by his sexuality, identity, and struggles with self-acceptance as Dwen journeys from being a gay man to fully accepting herself as transgender. Dwen's rise to celebrity is followed by her fall when she is convicted for wire fraud and sent to prison. This coming of age tale is filled with glitz, glamour, and gangster moves as we witness Dwen's trials and eventual triumphs to survive and stand strong in her authentic truth.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Bringing together the voices of "Pose" for stories, songs, and support of LGBTQ education, social change for sexual and gender minority people of color, and transgender equality through legal services and policy efforts.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Shane Tompkins
The lives of three upper class teenagers are turned upside down by an unexpected murder.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Jason Beaus
In a run-down Okanagan RV park during the summer of 2003, surfing-obsessed 12-year-old skater girl Rell “Goat” Anderson navigates the unbridled, unstructured summer days of youth, dreaming about becoming a surfer.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as George (Story #2)
Actors Bernard David Jones, Dyllon Burnside, Thomas Hobson, and Jenifer Lewis bring to life the words of Black non-binary author George Matthew Johnson’s transparent and sparkling memoir, aided by director Nathan Hale Williams’ visual poetry. Tackling issues of Black masculinity and Black queerness in relationship to Blackness, each character represents Johnson at different stages of their life, chronicling their story of growing up and challenging gender identity norms, as well as learning to adapt to HIV/AIDS.