Peyton Jackson

Peyton Jackson—straight outta Atlanta, Georgia—has basically been in the spotlight since he could walk (seriously, the kid started performing at two). Not even kidding, he snagged two first-place wins at Amateur Night at the Apollo up in NYC before most of us had figured out tying our shoes. Since then, he’s just kept hustling, popping up on screens big and small. You might’ve caught him as Jr. in Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool, hanging out with folks like Tiffany Haddish, Omari Hardwick, and Tika Sumpter. Not too shabby for a first movie, right? If you’re into streaming, he’s Kyle in Best Foot Forward on Apple TV+, which, fun fact, got an Emmy nod. He also mixed it up with Erika Alexander in American Refugee (shoutout to Blumhouse for that one). His film game’s strong—he’s been in Respect with Jennifer Hudson, The Harder They Fall alongside Regina King and Idris Elba, and First Christmas on OWN. Not just a movie guy either; Peyton’s popped up in shows like Young Dylan (recurring, so you know he left an impression) and The First Lady with a killer cast—Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Gillian Anderson. No big deal. Off-camera, the kid’s just as busy. He’s a straight-up creative—writing scripts, making music, shooting videos, the whole nine yards. Oh, and did we mention he just got his black belt in tae kwon do? Total overachiever. Family’s a big deal to him, including his four-legged buddy. Plus, he’s got a soft spot for the American Cancer Society, so it’s not just about the spotlight. Oh, and if you’re looking to book him, he’s repped by CESD, Houghton Talent, and Foundation Media Partners.