Melvin Boomer is a French actor who recently spoke about how his father, Jean-Phael Promeneur, played a significant role in preparing him for his character, Taylor, in the Netflix series The Cage or La Cage.
In an interview with Clique TV, while promoting The Cage, Boomer shared that his dad was proud of him for his work. Also, the actor mentioned that he and his father experienced a moment reminiscent of the film Rocky. He stated,
We did a bit of Rocky. Like Rocky, we went into exile in Italy to train just before the shoot.
Melvin Boomer
Also, Sage Homme’s star mentioned,
I followed my father into MMA competitions from the age of 12.
Melvin Boomer
However, despite witnessing his father’s fights from a young age, he clarified that he never considered himself a fighter.
"J'ai suivi mon père dès l'âge de 12 ans en compétition de MMA"
Acteur de la série "La Cage" et fils du combattant Jean-Phael Promeneur, Melvin Boomer raconte ce qui l'a mené à interpréter ce rôle. pic.twitter.com/HtVe7RITS7
— CLIQUE (@cliquetv) October 24, 2024In his own words,
I was never a fighter. I had never fought before that (The Cage). I didn’t know how to fight at all. In fact, it wasn’t my passion at all. It was something that I supported my father, but I wasn’t into at all.
Melvin Boomer
Melvin Boomer’s father, Jean-Phael Promeneur, last fought in the ring in 2021
Melvin Boomer’s father, Jean-Phael Promeneur, stands out in the MMA world. He comes from France and has fought for many years. Recently, when Boomer talked about his father, he also mentioned that Jean went around the globe to fight in Pancrase matches before MMA became legal.
Promeneur’s pro record shows 9 wins, 12 losses, and 1 draw in the middleweight class. His career proves his toughness and resolve. At 5’9″, Boomer’s dad stepped into the cage for his last professional fight on October 31, 2021, in MEKA.
Though this was his final ring fight on record, Promeneur stays busy in combat sports. He works out at INFINITY Combat in Paris, Nanterre, La Défense. Right now, he puts a lot of effort into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Also, Boomer’s father’s commitment to the sport has resulted in two gold medals in the IBJJF 2024 events. In the previous year, he secured third place in both the super pesado (heavyweight) blue belt master 3 division and the open class, showing his abilities across different weight categories.
Also, Jean continues to share his journey with fans, frequently updating his Instagram with glimpses of his training and competition life. He is on Instagram as @tiger__walker
For Melvin, who stars in The Cage, his father’s legacy of resilience and passion for fighting remains a powerful inspiration, shaping both his personal and professional journey.
Also, Jean came into the world on September 20, 1978. At 46, his age is almost double that of his son Melvin, who was born in 2001 and has now reached 23 years old.
Boomer’s other family members include his mother, Lobi Bouille, and younger sister
Besides his father, Melvin Boomer’s family includes his mother, Lobi Bouille, and a younger sister. His dad, Jean, often posts about family life on social media, but the The Cage actor and his mother like to keep things private.
What’s more, Melvin’s mom has kept her Instagram account private, which shows how much the family values privacy. So, not much information about her is available on the internet. However, we know that she is also into sports. Exactly speaking, she is a figure skater. Furthermore, she has Italian roots.
Like his mother, Boomer also chooses to keep his family life quiet, putting the spotlight on his acting instead. Luckily, his dad’s Instagram posts give us a peek into their close family ties now and then.
Jean posts about Melvin’s acting career and shares pictures of time spent with his wife and daughter, showing their trips and everyday family moments. So, his social media followers are familiar with Boomer’s sister, who is nine years younger than him.
She has been a source of support for her brother and father. She even had an inspiring effect on Jean during the 2023 IBJJF championship. Boomer’s dad mentioned that on his Instagram post writing,
Thanks to my training partners all grades and weight confused you make me go crazy. Big Big Love to my daughter for the ride. OSS.
Some facts about Netflix’s star, Melvin Boomer
- Melvin Boomer’s birth name is Melvin Promeneur, and he spent his childhood in Vincennes.
- Boomer attended a private Catholic school. His parents send him to Decroly public school in Saint-Mandé.
- As a child, he enjoyed basketball, capoeira, and parkour; yet, he discovered his passion in breakdancing alongside acting.
- Apparently, his grades suffered because of his “severe” dyslexia, dysorthography, and attention deficit disorder.
- Besides Netflix’s The Cage, many know him for his role as the young Joey Starr in the mini-series The World of Tomorrow.
