Alkoya Brunson

Acting

Born November 22, 2002, Lakeland, Florida, USA

Alkoya Brunson (born 22 November 2002) is an American actor. He is widely known for his role as Kenneth Vaughn in the 2016 historical drama Hidden Figures. He has also gained acclaim for his season 4 turn as Adam on The CW series The Originals. He made his first on-screen appearance in 2013 in the TV film Let the Church Say Amen. In 2015, he appeared in the comedy film Vacation as Gary Peterson. He subsequently appeared in the 2016 historical drama The Birth of a Nation. In 2016, he appeared alongside prominent actors Mahershala Ali, Taraji P. Henson, and Nate Parker in the films Hidden Figures and The Birth of a Nation.

Filmography

• DC's Stargirl — Jakeem Williams
• 2020Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave — Eric
• 2020Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison — Lil' Eric Jackson
• 2019Malibu Rescue — Eric
• Malibu Rescue: The Series — Eric
• 2016Almost Christmas — Cameron
• Atlanta — Young Earn
• 2016Hidden Figures — Kenneth Vaughan
• 2016The Birth of a Nation — Young Hark
• 2015Bessie — Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
• 2015Vacation — Gary Peterson
• NCIS: New Orleans — CJ Mallory
• 2013Let the Church Say Amen — Jordan
• The Originals — Adam