Jahi Di'Allo Winston
American actor (born 2003)
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Jahi Di'Allo Winston (born November 30, 2003) is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and on stage. He gained prominence for roles in films such as The Upside, Proud Mary, The Dead Don't Die, Queen & Slim, Charm City Kings, The Violent Heart, and We Have a Ghost. Winston made his acting debut on Broadway as Young Simba in The Lion King[1] before transitioning to television and film, where he has established himself as a rising talent in Hollywood.[2][3]
Early life
Jahi Di'Allo Winston was born on November 30, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is the son of Darryl and Juakena Winston, and grew up in Atlanta alongside his siblings, Sekayi and Jelani.[4]
Career
Early stage work
Winston began his career in the performing arts when, at the age of 11, he was cast by Walt Disney Theatrical Productions to portray Young Simba in the Broadway musical The Lion King. He performed in this role from December 2014 until March 2016, an experience that marked his transition from stage to screen.[5]
Television and film
After his Broadway debut, Winston made his television debut in 2016 on the AMC series Feed the Beast, playing the role of Andre in a nine-episode arc. In 2017, he appeared in The New Edition Story as a young Ralph Tresvant and starred in the television film Libby and Malcolm as MJ Black.
Winston’s film career expanded with his role as Anthony Scott in Neil Burger’s The Upside (2017). In 2018, he appeared in Proud Mary as Danny, further showcasing his range. His subsequent roles include Geronimo in Jim Jarmusch’s The Dead Don't Die (2019) and Junior in Queen & Slim (2019). In 2020, he took on the leading role of Mouse in Charm City Kings earning nominations for emerging actor awards from both the NAACP Image Awards and the BET Awards for his performance.[6] Most recently, he starred in the Netflix film We Have a Ghost (2023) as Kevin Presley alongside David Harbour and Anthony Mackie.[7]
In addition to film, Winston continued to work in television. He starred as Luke O'Neil in the Netflix series Everything Sucks! (2018)[8] and made guest appearances on The Resident and The Plug. He is also slated to appear in the upcoming series Government Cheese (2025) as Harrison.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Upside | Anthony Scott | |
| 2018 | Proud Mary | Danny | |
| 2019 | The Dead Don't Die | Geronimo | |
| Queen & Slim | Junior | ||
| 2020 | Charm City Kings | Mouse | |
| The Violent Heart | Aaron | ||
| 2023 | We Have a Ghost | Kevin Presley |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Feed the Beast | Andre | 9 episodes |
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Young Ralph Tresvant | 2 episodes |
| Libby and Malcolm | MJ Black | Television film | |
| 2018 | Everything Sucks! | Luke O'Neil | 10 episodes |
| The Resident | Trevor Conforth | 1 episode | |
| The Plug | Kendall Burdett | ||
| 2025 | Government Cheese | Main role[9] |