Alkoya Brunson
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.
Movie Appearances
Vacation
as Gary Peterson
2015
Let the Church Say Amen
as Jordan
2013
The Birth of a Nation
as Young Hark
2016
Hidden Figures
as Kenneth Vaughan
2016
Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison
as Lil' Eric Jackson
2020
Bessie
as Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
2015
Malibu Rescue
as Eric
2019
Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave
as Eric
2020
Almost Christmas
as Cameron
2016
