Jaden Piner, born in 2004, is an American actor. He gained international recognition with his debut role in the film *Moonlight* (2016), directed by Barry Jenkins, where he portrayed the character of Kevin during his childhood. His performance significantly contributed to the critical success of the film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. For this role, Piner shared major ensemble awards with the rest of the cast, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award. He later continued his career by acting in the television series *David Makes Man* (2019), produced by Oprah Winfrey, where he plays the younger version of the protagonist. His filmography also includes roles in works such as *Roxanne Roxanne* (2017), consolidating his reputation as a talented young actor in American film and television.