Niles Fitch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Niles Fitch
Fitch in 2019
Born	(2001-07-12) July 12, 2001 (age 24) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2011–present
Relatives	Rayshard Brooks (cousin)

Niles Fitch (born July 12, 2001) is an American actor who started his career as a child. He is best known for playing the teenage version of Randall Pearson in the popular NBC TV show This Is Us. He also received praise for his role in the 2021 movie The Fallout.

Personal life

Niles Fitch was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to his parents Frederick and Nakata Fitch. He now lives in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, he graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

Besides acting, Niles is interested in working behind the camera on movies and other creative projects.

When Niles was 12 years old, his father, Frederick, passed away from an illness called lupus. To honor his father, Niles works with an organization called Lupus LA. He serves as an ambassador to help spread awareness and support people living with the disease.

Fitch's cousin was Rayshard Brooks, who was killed in an incident with police in Atlanta on June 12, 2020.

Acting career

Early start

Niles began his career in entertainment as a print model when he was only four years old. His first job was for a back-to-school advertisement.

In 2012, he landed a big role on stage. He played the part of Young Simba in the North American tour of the famous musical The Lion King. Two years later, he acted in an Off-Broadway show in New York City called Our Lady of Kibeho.

Television and film success

Niles made his first TV appearance in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. He later had a recurring role on the show Army Wives. He also appeared in movies like St. Vincent and Roman J. Israel, Esq.

His big break came when he was cast as the teenage Randall Pearson in the hit NBC series This Is Us. For this role, he and the other actors won a Screen Actors Guild Award for best ensemble. He was a main character from the second season until the show ended in 2022.

In 2020, Niles starred as Prince Tuma in the Disney+ movie Secret Society of Second-Born Royals. He also acted in the critically acclaimed film The Fallout.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Awards and nominations