Diron Deshun Jones Jr. is an athlete, model, amateur stuntmen, and actor from Dallas, Texas. Diron received his Bachelor's degree in the Performing Arts from Texas A&M University - Commerce in 2016 and has been a professional actor for nearly a decade. He's worked on several platforms of entertainment including theatre arts, film, television, runway modeling, reality shows, etc. Diron had his first debut on television when he competed on NBC's American Ninja Warrior in 2016 and has maintained a strong physical frame to perform his own stunt work. Diron was raised by his single mother in a small Dallas town named Oak Cliff, Texas. His father spent a majority of his childhood incarcerated, leaving him to have a matriarchal upbringing. Diron has adopted his mother's kindness and forgiving nature and has attributed his Christian values to the lessons taught by his grandmother. As the second oldest among four, Diron spent most of his childhood watching his family and friends struggle to make ends meet. Although he characterizes his younger self as somewhat of a delinquent, he states he has always had a desire to do something great in his lifetime. Diron's favorite hobbies include playing video games, performing backward handsprings, and watching anime. Show less «