Quick Facts
Born:
2002-11-22
Birthplace:
Lakeland, Florida, USA
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Alkoya Brunson
Acting
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Hidden Figures
Kenneth Vaughan
Vacation
Gary Peterson
The Originals
Adam
DC's Stargirl
Jakeem Williams
Atlanta
Young Earn
The Birth of a Nation
Young Hark
NCIS: New Orleans
CJ Mallory
Almost Christmas
Cameron
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave MOVIE | Eric |
| 2020 | Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison MOVIE | Lil' Eric Jackson |
| 2020 | DC's Stargirl TV | Jakeem Williams |
| 2019 | Malibu Rescue: The Series TV | Eric |
| 2019 | Malibu Rescue MOVIE | Eric |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures MOVIE | Kenneth Vaughan |
| 2016 | Almost Christmas MOVIE | Cameron |
| 2016 | The Birth of a Nation MOVIE | Young Hark |
| 2016 | Atlanta TV | Young Earn |
| 2015 | Vacation MOVIE | Gary Peterson |