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 Year Title Role Notes2018The House with a Clock in Its WallsDevin2019ShaftHarlem Kid2020John HenryDeydey2020All Day and a NightYoung Jahkor2020The App That Stole ChristmasBen Rhome2021Space Jam: A New LegacyYoung Malik (13 Years)2022BruiserDarious2022TillEmmett Till2023 Outlaw Johnny Black Young Johnny Black
Television Year Title Role Notes2017Star6 Year Old Cotton1 episode2017The QuadLeMichael1 episode2017TalesKenny1 episode2018Black-ish8 Year Old Dre2 episodes2018AtlantaShawn1 episode2018NCIS: Los AngelesDerrick1 episode2018Family TimeTheodore1 episode2018–2024All AmericanDillon JamesMain role2019-2020Family ReunionGraysonRecurring role2023The CrossoverJosh 'Filthy McNasty' BellMain role2024Fight Night: The Million Dollar HeistBaby Ray6 episodes2026–presentThe Fall and Rise of Reggie DinkinsCarmeloMain role
Awards and nominations +YearAssociationCategoryWorkResultRef.2023Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young Actor/ActressTill
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