Quick Facts
Biography
Devin Alec Albert (born January 6, 1999) is an American actor who portrayed Young James in the first season of the FOX News Channel television series Legends & Lies: The Real West, Young Maurice Petty in the CMT television series NASCAR: The Rise of American Speed, Paul Duffield in the Investigation Discovery television series Ice Cold Killers, and the Senior Bully in the REELZ television series Copycat Killers.
Personal life
Devin Albert was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in nearby Ashland, Virginia. Devin is a trained actor, model, host, and dancer who has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, LIVE with Kelly, and Queen Sessi's "Finally Back" music video. Devin's acting career began while attending Oak Knoll Middle School (2011-2013) where he participated in theatre productions. His love for acting was solidified while performing as the Tin Man in the school's production of the Wizard of Oz. During this time, he also starred as Wilfred Casper in The Physicists at Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. From there his acting career took off and he earned roles in commercials, on television, and in feature films.
Education
Devin graduated from Hanover High School in 2017 and currently attends Christopher Newport University. In addition to his academic education, Devin has taken countless workshops, classes, and private training sessions to perfect his acting skills.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Copycat Killers | Senior Bully | Episode: "Basketball Diaries" |
| 2017 | Legends & Lies | Young A.P. Hill | Season 3: "The Civil War" |
| 2017 | TURN: Washington's Spies | Loyal American Legion | Episode: "Private Woodhull" |
| 2017 | House of Cards | Congressional Staffer | Episode: "Chapter 64" |
| 2016 | NASCAR: The Rise of American Speed | Young Maurice Petty | Episode: "#1.1" |
| 2016 | Ice Cold Killers | Paul Duffield | Episode: "Silent Night" |
| 2016 | Legends & Lies | Soldier, Apprentice, Liberty Boy | Season 2: "The Patriots" |
| 2016 | America: Facts vs. Fiction | Surprise Me Man | TV Series documentary |
| 2015 | Legends & Lies | Young James, Student, Brother | Season 1: "The Real West" |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Permanent | Son | (completed) |
| 2017 | The Warning | Alex | |
| 2016 | War at Home | Skater | |
| 2016 | Asssassinaut | Audience Member | |
| 2016 | Fighting a War of My Own | Aaron Bitwinder | |
| 2016 | Jeremy's Sin | David Finn | |
| 2015 | The Compass | Student Three |
Crew
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TURN: Washington's Spies | Self | Stand in for Jamie Bell |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Finally Back" | Queen Sessi |
Hosting
Devin is also well known as the student host of The Freedom Quest of Oney Judge, a live, national broadcast on PBS, which was nominated for two Emmy® awards: Best Informational/Instructional Program and Best Audio. The Best Audio Emmy® served as a victory for the show.