Jalyn Emil Hall (born December 23, 2006) is an American actor best known for his roles as Dillon James on All American and Emmett Till in the 2022 biographical film Till.

Early life

Hall was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

Career

In 2018, Hall was cast as Dillon James in the television series All American.

In 2021, when Hall auditioned for a role in Till, he was not told that the project was about Emmett Till until his second audition. In preparation for filming, Hall met with Till's relatives in Georgia prior to filming. The film premiered in October 2022.

Personal life

Hall's family divides their time between Los Angeles and Atlanta.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2018The House with a Clock in Its WallsDevin
2019ShaftHarlem Kid
2020John HenryDeydey
2020All Day and a NightYoung Jahkor
2020The App That Stole ChristmasBen Rhome
2021Space Jam: A New LegacyYoung Malik (13 Years)
2022BruiserDarious
2022TillEmmett Till
2023Outlaw Johnny BlackYoung Johnny Black

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Star6 Year Old Cotton1 episode
2017The QuadLeMichael1 episode
2017TalesKenny1 episode
2018Black-ish8 Year Old Dre2 episodes
2018AtlantaShawn1 episode
2018NCIS: Los AngelesDerrick1 episode
2018Family TimeTheodore1 episode
2018–presentAll AmericanDillon JamesMain role
2019-2020Family ReunionGraysonRecurring role
2023The CrossoverJosh 'Filthy McNasty' BellMain role
2024Fight Night: The Million Dollar HeistBaby Ray6 episodes
2026–presentThe Fall and Rise of Reggie DinkinsCarmeloMain role

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryWorkResultRef.
2023Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young Actor/ActressTillNominated

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