Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
Biography
Kelvin Harrison Jr. (born July 23, 1994) is a talented American actor known for his compelling performances across film and television. He has garnered significant acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with nominations for prestigious honors such as a British Academy Film Award, a Gotham Award, and an Independent Spirit Award.
Harrison Jr. embarked on his acting journey with minor roles in notable films like the 2013 science fiction adventure *Ender's Game* and the critically acclaimed *12 Years a Slave*. His career took a pivotal turn with his portrayal of Travis in the 2017 psychological horror *It Comes at Night*, which showcased his ability to tackle complex characters. He further solidified his reputation in 2019 with standout performances in *Luce* and *Waves*, both of which earned him wider recognition and critical acclaim.
In subsequent years, he continued to impress audiences and critics alike with roles in films such as *The High Note* (2020) and *The Trial of the Chicago 7* (2020). His versatility was further highlighted in *Cyrano* (2021) and *Elvis* (2022), where he demonstrated his range as an actor. Most recently, he took on the lead role in the 2022 film *Chevalier*, further establishing himself as a rising star in Hollywood.
Filmography
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Assassination Nation
2018
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024 • Taka (voice)
The Trial of the Chicago 7
2020
It Comes at Night
2017 • Travis
Mudbound
2017 • Weeks
Cyrano
2021 • Christian de Neuvillette
Waves
2019 • Tyler
Gully
2021 • Jesse
Bolden
2019 • Frankie Dusen
Luce
2019 • Luce Edgar
Monsters and Men
2018 • Zyrick
Monster (2021)
2021 • Steve Harmon
The Wolf Hour
2019 • Freddie
A Sort of Homecoming
2015
O'Dessa
2025 • Euri Dervish
Elvis (2022)
2022 • B.B. King
Dancer and the Dame
2015
Chevalier (2023)
2023 • Joseph
Jinn (2018)
2018 • Tahir
The High Note
2020 • David Cliff
J.T. LeRoy
2019 • Sean