Jaiden Kaine
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Jaiden Kaine is a SAG-AFTRA award-winning actor whose commanding screen presence, voice of authority, and unpredictable edge have made him a standout across both film and television. With over 15 years of credits, Kaine is known for portraying characters who wield power-physically, psychologically, or politically-and who carry complexity in every glance.
He is perhaps best known for his breakout role as Beau on The CW's global sensation The Vampire Diaries (2016), where he brought danger and mystique to a fan-favorite arc. He later expanded his on-screen legacy by joining the Marvel Universe as Zip in Luke Cage (2016), acting opposite Alfre Woodard, Rosario Dawson, and Simone Missick.
Kaine's work in film includes a featured performance in the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures (2017), where he appeared alongside Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. The film won a SAG Award for Best Ensemble and an NAACP Image Award for Best Picture. His credits also include Misconduct (2016), starring Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, The CW's Valor (2018), CBS's S.W.A.T. (2019), and ABC's For Life (2020), executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.
A former international fashion model, Kaine began his career overseas, working with iconic brands like Calvin Klein and Italian Men's Vogue. After reaching the pinnacle of the modeling world, he pivoted into acting-starting from the ground up, working background on sets, and studying craft with veteran coaches. With no formal training from a top institution, Kaine developed his talent the hard way: on set, in the trenches, and through relentless commitment to truth in performance.
Known for his gravel voice, high emotional intelligence, and ability to disappear into roles, Kaine is a go-to for characters with gravitas, unpredictability, and intensity.
Now based in the Atlanta production hub, Kaine works bi-coastally and remains available for studio and network productions across Los Angeles, New York, and major U.S. filming locations.
He is perhaps best known for his breakout role as Beau on The CW's global sensation The Vampire Diaries (2016), where he brought danger and mystique to a fan-favorite arc. He later expanded his on-screen legacy by joining the Marvel Universe as Zip in Luke Cage (2016), acting opposite Alfre Woodard, Rosario Dawson, and Simone Missick.
Kaine's work in film includes a featured performance in the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures (2017), where he appeared alongside Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. The film won a SAG Award for Best Ensemble and an NAACP Image Award for Best Picture. His credits also include Misconduct (2016), starring Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, The CW's Valor (2018), CBS's S.W.A.T. (2019), and ABC's For Life (2020), executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.
A former international fashion model, Kaine began his career overseas, working with iconic brands like Calvin Klein and Italian Men's Vogue. After reaching the pinnacle of the modeling world, he pivoted into acting-starting from the ground up, working background on sets, and studying craft with veteran coaches. With no formal training from a top institution, Kaine developed his talent the hard way: on set, in the trenches, and through relentless commitment to truth in performance.
Known for his gravel voice, high emotional intelligence, and ability to disappear into roles, Kaine is a go-to for characters with gravitas, unpredictability, and intensity.
Now based in the Atlanta production hub, Kaine works bi-coastally and remains available for studio and network productions across Los Angeles, New York, and major U.S. filming locations.
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