Kyle Allen: 10 facts about the west side story actor you need to know.
Early Training: Kyle Allen, born on October 10, 1994, in Livermore, California, began training in acrobatics at a young age. He attended the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington D.C., but after watching a performance of Romeo & Juliet, he shifted away from pursuing ballet further.
Breakthrough Role: In 2015, Allen landed a lead role in the Hulu drama series The Path, where he appeared in all 36 episodes alongside Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan.
American Horror Story: Following The Path, he had a recurring role in American Horror Story.
West Side Story: In 2019, Allen was cast as Balkan, one of the Jets, in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story.
Rosaline: He portrayed Romeo in Rosaline, a modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet, co-starring Kaitlyn Dever and Isabela Merced.
He-Man: Allen was cast as He-Man in the Netflix live-action film reboot of Masters of the Universe.
Filmography: His film credits include roles in All My Life, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, and Space Oddity.
Upcoming Work: Allen is set to star in A Haunting in Venice, part of Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot adaptations.
Acrobatics and Music Videos: Before acting, he picked up commercial work and even appeared in a Master P music video.
- Versatile Talent: Kyle Allen’s career showcases his versatility as an actor, moving seamlessly between TV series and film projects.