Jalyn Hall is only 15 years old, but he’s already a bonafide star, and he’s nowhere near finished yet. The talented young actor has been doing his thing on the screen since 2017, and he’s covered a lot of ground during that time. From the big screen to the small screen, he has shown that he has what it takes to work on a wide variety of projects. He is probably best known for his role in the TV series All American. He will also be playing Emmett Till in an upcoming film called Till. If you’re not familiar with his work, now is the perfect time to learn more about him. Continue reading to learn 10 things you didn’t know about Jalyn Hall.
1. He’s From California
Every year, there are countless people from across the country (and other parts of the world) who move to Los Angeles in hopes of breaking into the entertainment industry. Fortunately for Jalyn, that’s one move he never had to make. Jalyn was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, and he still lives there today.
2. He’s a Musician
At this point in his career, most people know Jalyn for the work he’s done as an actor. However, that isn’t the only way he likes to keep people entertained. He is also an aspiring hip-hop musician. As of now, it doesn’t appear that he has released any original music.
3. Family Is Important to Him
Jalyn comes from a close-knit family, and he really cherishes the relationships he has with his loved ones. In addition to having close relationships with his parents, he also has close relationships with his siblings. His family appears to be very supportive of his acting journey, and he looks forward to spending time with them whenever he can.
4. He Loves Fashion
You know what they say; when you look good, you feel good. That is a statement Jalyn would probably agree with. Jalyn has a good eye for fashion, and he loves being able to express himself through his clothing. He also isn’t afraid to get creative and switch things up with different colors and patterns.
5. He Learns His Lines Fairly Quickly
Being able to learn lines is one of the most important aspects of being an actor. Luckily for Jalyn, it’s also something that he happens to be pretty good at. During an interview with Plastiq Mag, Jalyn said, “I just go over the lines. It takes me a fairly short time to go over the lines and remember them”.
6. He Likes to Read
Jalyn’s schedule is pretty busy, so he probably doesn’t have as much time to sit down and relax as he’d like. However, when he does get some time to chill, he enjoys kicking back with a good book. Jalyn told Plastiq Mag, “I like fiction and nonfiction, I love to brush my imagination out, you know. But when it comes to reading, I like mystery, you know, uncovering things, I really love that.”
7. He Likes His Privacy
Being in the spotlight can be challenging, but that is especially true for people who get into the entertainment industry at a young age. Despite that, however, Jalyn has managed to handle it all with grace. Drawing a clear line between his professional life and his personal life has probably been really helpful with that. Over the years, Jalyn has avoided sharing a lot of details about his private life and has preferred to keep the attention on his acting.
8. He Loves Superheroes
Thanks to his career, there are a lot of things about Jalyn’s life that are much different from other people his age. Underneath it all, though, he’s still just a ‘normal’ teenager who enjoys things like superheroes. Maybe one day, he’ll get the chance to be in a superhero project.
9. He Has Some Advice for Aspiring Actors
Jalyn may be young, but he’s already done enough in the business to have a good idea of what it takes to be successful. When asked if he has any words of wisdom for others, he told Plastiq Mag, “Never give up on your dream because of what somebody else says. Always go hard for it and parents, believe in your child, you know, a dream is only what the giver can believe for them.”
10. He Has More Than 20 Acting Credits
Jalyn has only been acting professionally for about five years, but he’s done a lot during that time. His IMDB page shows that he currently has 23 on-screen credits (three of which are for projects that have not yet been released). There’s no doubt that the number is going to grow significantly in the future.