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Jalyn Hall
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Hall at the White House in 2023
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| Born | December 23, 2006 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | All American Till |
Jalyn Emil Hall is a talented American actor. He was born on December 23, 2006. Jalyn is well-known for playing Dillon James in the TV show All American. He also played Emmett Till in the 2022 movie Till.
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About Jalyn Hall
Early Life and Background
Jalyn grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. This is where he was born and spent his early years.
His Acting Journey
Jalyn started his acting career in 2018. He got a role as Dillon James in the TV series All American. This show is very popular.
In 2021, Jalyn auditioned for a movie called Till. He did not know it was about Emmett Till at first. He learned about the role during his second audition. To prepare, Jalyn met with Emmett Till's family. The movie was released in October 2022.
Life Outside of Acting
Jalyn's family lives in two different cities. They divide their time between Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Jalyn Hall's Work
Movies He Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | The House with a Clock in Its Walls | Devin | |
| 2019 | Shaft | Harlem Kid | |
| 2020 | John Henry | Deydey | |
| 2020 | All Day and a Night | Young Jahkor | |
| 2020 | The App That Stole Christmas | Ben Rhome | |
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Young Malik (13 Years) | |
| 2022 | Bruiser | Darious | |
| 2022 | Till | Emmett Till | |
| 2023 | Outlaw Johnny Black | Young Johnny Black |
TV Shows He Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Star | 6 Year Old Cotton | 1 episode |
| 2017 | The Quad | LeMichael | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Tales | Kenny | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Black-ish | 8 Year Old Dre | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Atlanta | Shawn | 1 episode |
| 2018 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Derrick | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Family Time | Theodore | 1 episode |
| 2018–present | All American | Dillon James | Main role |
| 2019-2020 | Family Reunion | Grayson | Recurring role |
| 2023–present | The Crossover | Josh 'Filthy McNasty' Bell | Main role |
| 2024 | Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist | Baby Ray | 6 episodes |
Awards and Recognitions
Jalyn Hall has been recognized for his acting.
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Critics' Choice Movie Awards | Best Young Actor/Actress | Till | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Jalyn Hall para niños
