Marcus Scribner has spent nearly half his life in front of a camera. Born in Los Angeles in 2000, he became a household name playing Andre “Junior” Johnson on the Emmy-winning sitcom Black-ish and its spin-off Grown-ish. But while many child actors struggle with the transition to adulthood, Scribner has emerged as a grounded, successful leading man with a $2 million net worth and a remarkably stable personal life.
In a new profile by Soulful Screen TV, we take a look at the two things that defined Marcus’s journey: a decade of growth on national television and a family foundation built on Texas values.
Growing Up on Camera
Scribner booked the role of Junior at just 13 years old. Over the next eight seasons of Black-ish and six seasons of Grown-ish, the world watched him go through puberty, hit a 6-foot-tall growth spurt (which forced writers to rewrite scripts!), and even experience his first-ever kiss.
“My first kiss was on the show, which was an awkward experience,” Scribner recalled. After being told it would be a “theater kiss,” directors asked for more realism in front of 100 crew members. Despite the pressure, Scribner credits his TV parents, Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, for teaching him the professionalism that would carry him through his career. He even recalls being called a “TV grandbaby” by the legendary Diana Ross during a Vegas residency show.
The Secret to His Success: Angela and Troy
Unlike the typical Hollywood “stage parents,” Angela and Troy Scribner—high school sweethearts from Texas—raised Marcus with boundaries and normalcy. They viewed acting as a hobby, much like basketball or any other after-school activity.
This grounded upbringing allowed Marcus to avoid the pitfalls that often destroy young stars. In a surprising twist, his parents recently welcomed a new baby brother, Adonis, when Marcus was 23 years old. “I guess I’m uncle-brother now,” Marcus joked about the 23-year age gap, noting that his parents are starting over with bottles and diapers just as he’s entering his prime.
A New Chapter: Boston Blue and Beyond
With the Black-ish universe behind him, Scribner is diversifying his portfolio. In October 2025, he landed a series regular role on the CBS drama Boston Blue, marking his transition from comedy to serious drama. He has also ventured into producing, executive producing the emotional drama How I Learned to Fly, where he worked alongside Method Man.
Scribner’s activism is equally impressive. He serves as the Chief Youth Innovator for the Reserve Protection Agency in South Africa and is a vocal ambassador for “Defend Our Future,” fighting for environmental protection—a passion reflected in his role in the 2023 thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline.
Engagement and Midnight Purple Dreams
In September 2025, Scribner announced his engagement. True to his private nature, he has kept his fiancée’s identity out of the public eye, having learned from watching other Hollywood relationships implode.
When he’s not acting or advocating for the planet, Scribner is a self-proclaimed “car guy.” For his 23rd birthday, he bought his dream car: a Midnight Purple Nissan R34 GT-R imported from Japan. He named the car “Coco” after his favorite anime character and is currently waiting for it to clear import laws to arrive in early 2026.
At 25 years old, Marcus Scribner stands as a testament to the power of a strong foundation. From “Junior” to executive producer and activist, he has proven that you can grow up in the spotlight and come out whole.
