Johnathan Bailey-Jenkins is an American actor, filmmaker, and photographer from Shaker Heights, Ohio. Drawn to storytelling from a young age, he began exploring filmmaking through photography and visual art before expanding into acting and directing. He later moved to Savannah to attend film school, where he continues developing his craft both in front of and behind the camera. Bailey-Jenkins made his filmmaking debut with the short film Moving On (2026) and has continued developing projects as both an actor and filmmaker. His work is often defined by atmospheric visuals, emotionally grounded characters, and a cinematic style shaped by his background in photography.