Jack Alcott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1996 (age 29–30) |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Jack Alcott (born 1996)[a] is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the Showtime miniseries The Good Lord Bird (2020) and as Harrison Morgan on Dexter: New Blood (2021–22) and Dexter: Resurrection (2025–present).
Early life and education
Alcott grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. He studied drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, graduating with the drama class of 2019.[1] In a 2022 interview he described spending time in New York City early in his career before moving back home during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Career
Alcott appeared in several short films before earning his first television role as Young Zach Chevalier on Champaign ILL (2018).[3] In 2020, he portrayed a young Donald Ressler in The Blacklist episode "Brothers".[4]
He received his first regular role as Jason Brown on The Good Lord Bird (2020).[5] He then starred as Harrison Morgan, the teenage son of Dexter Morgan, in Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022).[6] In 2023, Alcott guest-starred on the Peacock series Poker Face in the episode "The Future of the Sport" as Randy.[7][8]
In 2025, he reprised Harrison Morgan as a series regular in Dexter: Resurrection.[9]
He appears in the American Western Film, Killing Faith,[10] as Edward Yacht, a helper to Sarah, played by DeWanda Wise. The film was directed by Ned Crowley and also stars Guy Pearce and Bill Pullman.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Champaign ILL | Young Zach Chevalier | Episode: "I Wouldn't Sh'ma Just Yet" |
| 2020 | When the Streetlights Go On | Jamie | Episode: "2016 Pilot" |
| The Blacklist | Young Donald Ressler | Episode: "Brothers"[4] | |
| The Good Lord Bird | Jason Brown | Main cast[5] | |
| 2021–2022 | Dexter: New Blood | Harrison Morgan | Main cast[6] |
| 2023 | Poker Face | Randy | Episode: "The Future of the Sport"[7] |
| 2025–present | Dexter: Resurrection | Harrison Morgan | Main cast[9] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Killing Faith | Edward Yacht | Ned Crowley |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network/Cable Television Series | Dexter: New Blood | Nominated |
References
- ^ Sources list his birth year as 1996, but contradict each other about the month and day of birth.
- ^ "Class of 2019 – School of Drama". UNCSA.edu. University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ McDermott, John (9 January 2022). "For Jack Alcott, the Finale Is Just the Beginning". Esquire. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Jack Alcott". TVMaze. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "The Blacklist – S7E17 "Brothers" — Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "The Good Lord Bird – Cast". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (9 September 2021). "Meet Jack Alcott, the young actor who plays Dexter's long-lost son". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Poker Face – S1E7 "The Future of the Sport" — Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "'Poker Face' Brings the Thrills in 'The Future of the Sport' — Meet the Guest Stars". TV Insider. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "'Dexter: Resurrection': What We Know About the New 'Dexter' Spinoff". People. April 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Killing Faith - Cast". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
External links
- Jack Alcott at IMDb
