Jalyn Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 |
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Jalyn Emil Hall, born on December 23, 2006, is a talented American actor. He is well-known for playing Dillon James in the TV show All American. He also starred as Emmett Till in the 2022 movie Till.
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Early Life
Jalyn grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. This is where he was born and spent his early years.
Acting Career
In 2018, Jalyn got a big role as Dillon James in the TV series All American. This show helped him become very well-known.
In 2021, Jalyn auditioned for a movie called Till. At first, he didn't know the movie was about Emmett Till. He only found out during his second audition. To prepare for the role, Jalyn met with Emmett Till's family members in Georgia. The movie was released in October 2022 and showed his amazing acting skills.
Personal Life
Jalyn's family spends their time living in both Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Movies and TV Shows
Jalyn has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Movies
| 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 |
Television Shows
| 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 Nominations
Jalyn's acting has earned him recognition.
| 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
