Keidrich Sellati (born 2001 or 2002)[2] is an American actor. He played the role of Henry Jennings in the FX television series The Americans (2013–2018) for its entire run.
Keidrich Sellati | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2001 or 2002 (age 22–23) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Life and career
editSellati has been described as having Korean, Irish, Italian, and English ancestry.[1]
In 2013, Sellati joined the cast of the 1980s period drama The Americans as Henry Jennings, the son of two Soviet spies.[3] He continued in the role until its final season in 2018. Referring to himself and co-star Holly Taylor, Sellati said "we were adorable, but in an ugly way".[4] Sellati was part of The Americans ensemble that was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2019.[5]
In 2017, Sellati portrayed Anthony in the film Rockaway. The film was about a brother plotting revenge against his abusive father and spending time in East Rockaway, New York. According to director John J. Budion, Sellati was similar to his real-life brother, and he praised the actor for conveying Anthony's feelings during the auditions. Sellati was named Best Actor at the 2018 Sunscreen Film Festival.[6]
Sellati attended public school in New York City, graduating from high school in 2020.[7] He has interest in cybersecurity as a career.[4]
In 2020, Sellati played a role in Keke Palmer's "Dreamcatcher" music video.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rockaway | Young Anthony | |
| 2022 | There Are No Saints | Julio Niente |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | The Americans | Henry Jennings | Main role |
| 2014 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Daniel Summers-Maddox | 1 episode |
| 2019 | The Enemy Within | Andrew Gordon | 1 episode |
Music videos
edit| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Keke Palmer | "Dreamcatcher" |
References
edit- ^ a b "Keidrich Sellati as Henry Jennings | The Americans on FX". FXNetworks. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ Montgomery, Daniel (March 6, 2017). "Keidrich Sellati (The Americans) on anticipating the end of the series: "It's been a great ride" [WATCH]". GoldDerby. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (January 30, 2013). "Fit for the P.T.A. (and the K.G.B.)". New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Miller, Bruce (May 20, 2018). "'The Americans' kids say series was a real learning experience". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 12, 2018). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'A Star Is Born', 'Mrs. Maisel', 'Ozark' Lead Way – The Full List". Deaaddline.com. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Smollins, Mike (May 10, 2018). "'Rockaway' star named best actor at Florida premiere". Long Island Herald. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Chaney, Jen (May 9, 2018). "The Americans' Keidrich Sellati on Playing the Neglected Jennings Child and the Time Matthew Rhys Made Him Cry". Vulture. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Sauer, Kyle. "Keke Palmer – Dreamcatcher – ksauer". kylesauer.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
