LA-based actor Dominique Columbus is set to play the lead role of Reef in the highly anticipated reimagining of the 1989 film Road House.
Beginning his Hollywood career with minor roles in series and movies, Dominique has now gripped the ground as an actor, leaving a mark on the audience’s mind.
In an interview with Eden Gold, he opened up on numerous aspects of his childhood and career.
When the interviewer asked if there was someone he was grateful for helping him along his way to success, Dominique Columbus instantly answered his parents.
He said, “I’m very thankful for my dad and my mom, they always supported me in every decision I’ve made.” Dominique also showed gratitude towards his brother, girlfriend, and friends for helping and motivating him during his journey.
Well, it’s undeniable that his parents greatly influenced Dominique Columbus and helped him become what he is today. That’s why he cherishes them so much.
Key Takeaways
- Dominique Columbus parents are Marvin Columbus & Natascha Columbus, who always supported him in life.
- His father, Marvin, who is a writer, producer, and boxing coach by profession, taught him sports during his teenage years.
- Dominique credits his dad, Marvin, for influencing him as a child. Marvin’s story inspired him to do what he loves the most, which resulted in his entry into Hollywood.
- Dominique considers his mom, Natascha, who is white by ethnicity, the backbone of the family.
Dominique Columbus’ father had much influence in drawing him to the entertainment industry
Dominique Columbus said he was ‘hugely exposed to the entertainment side of things because of his parents from an early age. But as a teenager, he was drawn more towards sports, which his father, aka coach, instilled in him.
“I had an opportunity to act at a young age, but instead, I decided to do sports. At the time, all of my friends around me were doing sports, and I wanted to tap into my athletic side,” said the actor.
Later, he found what he loved and said, “Hearing the stories from my dad and his friends about traveling the world, doing what they love in life, while working with the best always intrigued me. So for me, it (acting) was always something that I knew I wanted to pursue; it was just a matter of honing in on the craft.”
So, after high school, when Dominique realized that he loved acting, his father and his exciting story became his driving force to pursue it.
Dominique is extending his feathers in the acting world, and his father is proud of him.
Just four days ago (March 21, 2024), his dad shared a picture with his sons, Dominique and his brother, on his Instagram with a caption: “WOW, I feel so blessed. Both of my sons are amazing. Dominique has his movie coming out tomorrow, Roadhouse. My other son Matthew just released his new single, Trip 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕺🏾🎼 and we give all the glory to our Lord and Savior.”
While Dominique’s mom Natascha is of white descent, his dad, who is a writer, producer, and boxing coach, belongs to the black community
The rising star, Dominique Columbus, is of a mixed-ethnic background. His mother, Natascha, belongs to the white community but is proud to be the mother of black sons and the wife of a black man.
Throughout her life, she operated as the backbone of the Columbus family. That’s why her husband and sons consider her the queen of their lives.
On Mother’s Day 2019, Dominique Columbus posted a picture with his parents on his Instagram, captioning, “Enjoying the vibe today with the queen of our family @nataschac23🤟🏽🤴🏽👸🏼🤴🏾🤟🏾.”
On the other hand, Dominique’s dad, Marvin, is a black man born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to his Instagram bio, he is a writer, producer, and former professional dancer. Marvin is also a boxing promoter and boxing coach at K.O. High School.
FAQs
Born on February 18, 1992, Dominique Columbus is currently 32 years old.
So far, Dominique Columbus has acted in series and movies like Sickhouse, Ray Donovan, City of Lies, Low Low, and others.
The LA-based actor Dominique Columbus played Damon in the 2013 TV series Ray Donovan.
