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Film & Television

Feature Documentary

Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church

BET's critically acclaimed documentary exploring the intersection of faith, identity, and the Black church. Bryant is featured as one of the central subjects, sharing his experience as an openly gay musician and worship leader.

BET · 2015

Feature Film

Red Hook Summer

Directed by Spike Lee. A coming-of-age drama set in Brooklyn's Red Hook housing projects, featuring a vibrant church community. Bryant appears as Charles Anthony Bryant in the ensemble cast alongside Clarke Peters, Nate Parker, and Colman Domingo.

Directed by Spike Lee · 2012

Feature Film

The Fighting Temptations

A musical comedy-drama starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé, centered around a small-town church choir. Bryant contributed to this celebration of gospel music and community.

Paramount Pictures · 2003

Notable Venues & Performances

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Dizzy's Club

Multiple headlining appearances including Juneteenth Jubilee, Mardi Gras Celebrations (as "Big Chief" with Alphonso Horne & The Gotham Kings), and featured vocalist for Come Sunday: The Sacred Works of Duke Ellington with the JLCO.

New York, NY · Multiple seasons

Residency

Minton's Playhouse

Completed a residency for the Soul Stirring Sunday Nights series at this legendary Harlem jazz club — the birthplace of bebop.

Harlem, NY

Jazz Club

SOUTH Jazz Club

Headlining performances with 5th Sunday at Philadelphia's premier jazz venue, with multiple-night engagements featuring Friday, Saturday, and Sunday showtimes.

Philadelphia, PA

Concert

Louis Armstrong House Museum

Featured performer at the historic Louis Armstrong Center Jazz Room, including special holiday celebrations.

Queens, NY

Jazz at Lincoln Center 2024-25 Season

Featured Vocalist

Named among the featured vocalists for Jazz at Lincoln Center's 37th season and 20th anniversary of Frederick P. Rose Hall, performing alongside the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis.

New York, NY · 2024-2025

Podcast & Press

Podcast

dig new streams — "Life Outside the Box"

An in-depth conversation exploring Bryant's musical journey, his philosophy on artistry, and life as a multifaceted creative.

Listen on Apple Podcasts →

Publication

Sojourners

Contributing voice to Sojourners, the national Christian publication focused on faith, culture, and politics. Bryant has written on racial justice and the intersection of faith and activism.

Read at Sojourners →

IMDb

Charles Anthony Bryant — Actor

Film and television credits documented on the Internet Movie Database.

View on IMDb →