Anthony Bawn
Biography
Anthony Newsome, now Anthony Bawn was born in Gainesville, Florida and has had a passion for acting and film since the age of two. Anthony Bawn graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelors in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre, under Sheldon Patinkin. Bawn produced his first original series titled Cheetah In August in 2014, which helped him gain recognition from various local and international film festivals and distribution outlets. Bawn is a developing partner at VIM Media, LLC creating original content for the streaming platform WatchVIM.
Known For & Full Filmography10 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Jay Cooper
A passionate one-night stand between a carefree community organizer and a closeted real estate developer ignites a battle over a Phoenix cultural center-and forces them to confront love, identity, and legacy.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An African American gay couple invites a handsome young man home with them turning their lives upside down.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Singing Waiter
Extrovert Corinne convinces Jane, a shy, talented baker, to commit to a year of bringing cakes to bars, to help her meet people and build confidence. But when Corinne receives a life-altering diagnosis, the pair faces a challenge unlike anything they've experienced before.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Narrator / Oldman
A foster care survivor, living in the streets of Phoenix, Arizona; Is being stalked by an individual from social media.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Jarvis
A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who's distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Quest
Franklin Scott is a gay adult entertainer whose work in the industry casts a long shadow over his aspirations of Hollywood stardom. Despite his charisma and ambition, he finds doors repeatedly closing in his face. As he struggles with rejection—from family, from the mainstream entertainment world, and from a society quick to judge—Franklin forms an unexpected personal connection that becomes both a lifeline and a catalyst for change. This bond forces him to confront the hidden trauma he's carried, face painful truths about himself and those closest to him, and reckon with a world that seldom sees—let alone accepts—his full humanity .
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A dramatic comedy that follows a couple, Miles and Avery as they navigate the possible ending of a long term relationship, and a story that explores the issues that black queer men face in modern dating and relationships.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
H.I.M is a new coming of age tell story about a young Damien going to college for the first time.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
After a horrible experience of opening up Pandora’s box, one partner is left to discover life outside of his marriage.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An African American married couple open up Pandora’s box to explore their sexual experiences by adding a third.