Biography
KeiLyn Durrel Jones is an American actor known for his versatile work across film, television, and independent projects, with a career that spans network dramas, premium cable series, and feature films. He gained industry recognition through recurring and guest-starring roles on acclaimed television series including Succession, where he appeared as Remi across multiple seasons, and City on a Hill, along with appearances on popular shows such as Better Call Saul, The Equalizer, Blue Bloods, Evil, Manifest, and Chicago Fire. His early television work established him as a dependable character actor capable of portraying a wide range of roles, from law enforcement officials to street-level characters across major broadcast and streaming platforms.
Jones expanded his profile through film and streaming projects, including a supporting role in the thriller Fear the Night (2023) and the feature drama Out of the Blue (2022) opposite Diane Kruger. On television, he continued to build momentum with appearances in The Other Two and the CBS crime drama East New York. In 2024 he reached a new milestone as a series regular in the Hulu comedy-drama How to Die Alone, starring alongside Natasha Rothwell, where he portrays Terrance across the first season. The role further showcased his ability to balance comedic timing with grounded dramatic performance.
Jones’ most high-profile film role to date arrives with the upcoming biographical feature Michael (2026), directed by Antoine Fuqua, in which he portrays Bill Bray—the longtime bodyguard and trusted confidant of Michael Jackson. The project represents a major step in his career, placing him in a major studio production focused on one of the most iconic figures in music history. In addition to his screen work, Jones has also appeared in festival-recognized short films such as Sparring Partner, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. A graduate of NYU’s prestigious Graduate Acting program, he continues to build a steady career across television, film, and independent productions, with increasing visibility in both streaming and theatrical releases as of 2026.
