Actor Cornelius Smith Jr. has returned to Scandal in a big way starring as new no-nonsense gladiator Marcus Walker. Here are 10 reasons we hope he sticks around awhile.
Dapper is the word of the day when we’re looking Smith’s way. We hope to see more of his character’s suit game on the show.
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Midwestern Made
Smith, 33, was born in Detroit.
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Crush Alert!
Raise your hand if you sat up in your seat and smiled when you saw Smith return to the Scandal cast last week.
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Soap Hunk
Smith his best known for his portrayal of Frankie Hubbard on the ABC daytime soap drama All My Children.
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Cutie With A Cause
Smith plays activist Marcus Walker, who appeared in two episodes of Scandal last season as a former mayoral candidate.
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Brotherhood
Smith attended Southern Methodist University and he is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
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Master Class
Smith also holds a master’s degree in fine arts and acting from NYU.
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That Winning Smile
Can we just say, we’re alreayd smitten with Smith’s smile!
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Outstanding and On The Rise
This isn’t the first time Smith’s work has been given the recognition it deserves. He received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2009.
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Dapper Always
We found a few throwback photos of Smith that prove he has always had the look.