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PEN15 cast Taj Cross career from a painter to actor

Taj Cross best known for starring as Sam Zablowski, the male protagonist on the comedic series PEN15 on Hulu. He has continued to pursue acting opportunities and has appeared in various television shows and films. Also known for working in a Creative Company (2020).

He has never performed in an acting role before. His subsequent acting career included five episodes as Gabe on Young Rock. He is sure to have many more successful roles in the future.

British-Irish actor, Taj Cross has a hobby of painting, surfing and singing. Taj Cross is not his real name, his parents given the name Sam Zablowski at the time of his birth.

His role in PEN15 centered around the character Maya Ishii-Peters. Taj as Sam plays, a carpool friend of both leads who develops a crush on Maya.

He told Hollywoodlife about his friendship with Bradley Constant,

"We were staying at the same hotel while filming in Australia, so whenever we would come back to the hotel, we would meet up and get to know each other and create that banter-y friend chemistry.

We would make character decisions together, we would run our scenes, and it was a great opportunity we had to dive into that relationship."

Taj's completed his education in 2019

Taj, 20, finished high school in June 2019. After graduating, he auditioned for various acting and dancing roles in local theater productions and independent films.

He also took acting and dance classes at DC Dance Centre, Margie Haber Studio, Ruskin Group Theatre Company, Second City, and Grey Studios helped him refine his acting.

His mother married twice and he resides with his step-dad in Venice, California, United States.

An excellent painter before fame

Taj Cross was a great painter before recognition. His love of the arts grew as he appeared in movies and TV series. Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid were among his dancing training presentations.


He has won audiences with his flair and imagination, drawing from his expertise in painting and theatre. He rose to fame in the entertainment world after working hard.

When you also check Taj's Instagram account, it's totally full up with his painting and beautiful scenes.

Taj Cross was 14 years old when he was cast in PEN15

Taj Cross was 14 years old when he was cast in PEN15, a popular Hulu comedy series where he plays the role of Sam. At his young age, Taj has already shown outstanding talent and won praises from viewers.


His age never became a barrier of his acting career. He continued to push himself to take on challenging roles and explore new characters, no matter what of his age.