Biography

Peyton Jackson is an Atlanta, GA native who has been performing since the age of 2. Early on, he earned 2 first place wins at Amateur Night at the Apollo in New York City and has continued to work steadily. Jackson made his big screen debut as Jr. in Tyler Perry's Nobody's Fool with Tiffany Haddish, Omari Hardwick, and Tika Sumpter. Peyton can be seen in the series regular role of Kyle in the Emmy-nominated Best Foot Forward (Apple TV+). He enjoyed playing his role in the feature film American Refugee (Blumhouse) with Erika Alexander. Other credits include films Respect with Jennifer Hudson (MGM), The Harder They Fall with Regina King and Idris Elba (Netflix), and First Christmas (OWN). Additional notable television credits include a recurring role on Young Dylan and a role on The First Lady (Showtime) with Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Gillian Anderson. In addition to acting, Peyton is a gifted student who enjoys creating songs, singing, shooting videos, and writing scripts. He recently earned his black belt in tae kwon do, and he loves spending time with his family (including his 4-legged furry friend). The American Cancer Society (ACS) foundation is close to his heart and a charity that he feels strongly about.

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- IMDb mini biography by: D. Price / T. Jackson