Lionel Boyce
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Lionel Boyce came up through Tyler, the Creator's Odd Future collective, writing and performing in the sketch show 'Loiter Squad' before acting found him a defining part: Marcus, the gentle pastry chef of 'The Bear' (2022- ), whose quiet pursuit of the perfect doughnut earned Boyce an Emmy nomination. Born in Los Angeles in 1991, he had appeared in 'The Jellies!' and had a cameo on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' before the FX series changed his trajectory, leading to a role in the space epic 'Project Hail Mary' (2026). Stillness and sweetness, rare currencies in prestige TV, are his signature.
Lionel Boyce
4 Movies
5 Series
Lionel Boyce came up through Tyler, the Creator's Odd Future collective, writing and performing in the sketch show 'Loiter Squad' before acting found him a defining part: Marcus, the gentle pastry chef of 'The Bear' (2022- ), whose quiet pursuit of the perfect doughnut earned Boyce an Emmy nomination. Born in Los Angeles in 1991, he had appeared in 'The Jellies!' and had a cameo on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' before the FX series changed his trajectory, leading to a role in the space epic 'Project Hail Mary' (2026). Stillness and sweetness, rare currencies in prestige TV, are his signature.
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Motor City
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Motor City
Youngblood
2026
Film
Project Hail Mary
Carl
2026
Film
The Home
Aide Lionel
2026
Film
Shell
Detective Abramson
2025
Film
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Garden Center Clerk · 1 episode
2024
TV
The Bear
Marcus Brooks · 46 episodes
2022–
TV
Jasper and Errol's First Time
Self · 10 episodes
2019
TV
The Jellies
Self · 20 episodes
2017–
TV
Loiter Squad
Various · 31 episodes
2012–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lionel Boyce and where are they from?
Lionel Boyce is 35 years old, born on May 9, 1991 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lionel Boyce?
Lionel Boyce is best known for roles in Project Hail Mary, Jackass Forever, Shell.
How many movies has Lionel Boyce been in?
Over a 12-year career (since 2014), Lionel Boyce has appeared in 4 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Lionel Boyce's first movie?
The career of Lionel Boyce began with Wolf: The Documentary (2014).
What is Lionel Boyce's most recent movie or series?
Lionel Boyce's most recent release is Motor City, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Lionel Boyce appeared in?
On television, Lionel Boyce has appeared in The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Lionel Boyce
1991-05-09 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Lionel Boyce is an American actor and writer, best known for his role as Marcus in the TV show The Bear. He was previously known as L-Boy in the alternative hip-hop group Odd Future.