Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. is an American actor known for his powerful performances in films such as Waves, Luce, and Elvis. He has built a reputation for taking on challenging roles and bringing complex characters to life. From independent movies to major Hollywood productions, Harrison has steadily grown into one of the most interesting actors of his generation.

Early Life and Education

Kelvin Harrison Jr. was born on July 23, 1994, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He grew up in a musical family, with both of his parents working as musicians. Music played a major role in his childhood, and he learned to play instruments, including the piano and trumpet.

He attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, where he studied jazz and developed his artistic skills. He later studied film at the University of New Orleans before deciding to pursue acting professionally. Although music was an important part of his upbringing, Harrison discovered that storytelling through acting was the path he wanted to follow.

Career and Rise to Fame

Harrison’s early screen appearance came in the science-fiction film Ender’s Game in 2013. He gradually built his experience through smaller roles before attracting attention in movies such as It Comes at Night and Mudbound.

His major breakthrough came in 2019 with Luce and Waves. His performances in both films earned critical praise and helped establish him as a talented leading actor. He later appeared in The Photograph and The High Note in 2020.

In 2020, Harrison played civil rights activist Fred Hampton in The Trial of the Chicago 7, which won a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding cast performance. He also portrayed blues legend B.B. King in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis and played the title character in Chevalier, a historical drama about composer Joseph Bologne.

In 2024, he voiced Taka, who becomes Scar, in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King. He also played Martin Luther King Jr. in Genius: MLK/X. His upcoming and recent projects continue to expand his range across genres.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. Earnings and Net Worth

As of 2026, Kelvin Harrison Jr. has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

His main sources of income include:

Film acting: Salaries from movies such as Elvis, Chevalier, and Mufasa: The Lion King.

Television: Earnings from series such as Genius: MLK/X and Godfather of Harlem.

Voice acting: Payments for animated productions.

Music and songwriting: His musical background has contributed to projects featuring his vocal performances.

Producing: His involvement in projects beyond acting.

His individual salaries and annual earnings have not been publicly disclosed.

Personal Life

Harrison keeps much of his personal life private. Outside acting, he enjoys music, painting, cooking, and photography. His artistic upbringing continues to influence the way he approaches different roles.