Jaiden Kaine is a renowned SAG/AFTRA award-winning actor, boasting a dynamic career as a versatile performer, effortlessly transitioning between film and television. Kaine's impressive resume showcases his ability to excel in a wide range of roles, making him a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.
One of Kaine's most notable roles is his portrayal of Beau in the CW's hit series The Vampire Diaries (2016),where he starred alongside Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. The Vampire Diaries revolves around the lives, loves, dangers, and disasters in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, where creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath the surface, as a teenage girl is torn between two vampire brothers.
In 2017, Kaine appeared in the critically acclaimed film Hidden Figures (2017),starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. The film, produced by Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, and Pharrell Williams, and directed by Theodore Melfi, received widespread acclaim, earning three Oscar nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, two Grammy nominations, and winning a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, as well as an NAACP Award for Outstanding Motion Picture.
Kaine's extensive filmography also includes his role in the Lionsgate film Misconduct (2016),starring Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, directed by Shintaro Shimosawa. He recently wrapped production on the CW show Valor (2018),playing the supporting-lead opposite Christina Ochoa and Matt Barr, and finished work as a guest star on the CBS show S.W.A.T. (2019),playing opposite Shemar Moore and Jay Harrington.
Kaine's notable television credits include his fan-favorite role as Zip in the Marvel Entertainment highly rated television series Luke Cage (2016),alongside Alfre Woodard and Rosario Dawson, and his recent guest star appearance on ABC's 50 Cent produced show; For Life (2020).
Recognized for his gravelly voice and intense screen presence, Kaine typically plays powerful yet conflicted characters. Born to a psychiatric nurse and a late playwright/professor father, Kaine's career in entertainment began overseas, where he modeled for major brands like Calvin Klein and Italian Men's Vogue. After reaching international supermodel status, he declined work internationally until he broke the "wall of color" and returned to the United States, where he worked background on several TV and film sets while attending the Yale School of Drama's acting program. After graduating, he transitioned to a full-time actor, and currently resides in sunny California.
