KeiLyn Durrel Jones

About

KeiLyn Durrel Jones (born July 24, 1985) is an American film and television actor who trained at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2015. He built his career through recurring and guest roles in series such as Succession, Better Call Saul and How to Die Alone (Hulu, 2024), before landing his highest-profile role yet as Bill Bray - Michael Jackson's longtime head of security and surrogate father figure - in the record-breaking 2026 biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Born:: 24 July 1985 (41 years)

$1B+

Worldwide box office of Michael (2026) - first biopic to reach this milestone

$97M

Opening weekend gross of Michael (2026), domestic

$217M

Opening weekend gross of Michael (2026), worldwide

What's new

2026-07
The film Michael, in which Jones plays Bill Bray, crossed $1 billion at the global box office - the first biopic ever to reach that milestone.
2026-05
Jones was featured as a breakout star of Michael in a Hollywood Reporter profile, discussing his preparation for the role of Bill Bray.
2026-04
Michael opened in theaters on April 24, 2026, with a record-breaking $97 million domestic opening weekend.
2025-01
Hulu canceled How to Die Alone after one season; Jones had starred as Terrance alongside Natasha Rothwell.