Y'lan Noel

Y'lan Noel is a Panamanian-American actor known for his role as Daniel King in the HBO television series 'Insecure' (2016–2018) and as the lead in the 2018 horror film 'The First Purge'. Born on May 21, 1988, in Brooklyn, New York, Noel was raised in Queens before his family moved to Decatur, Georgia. He is of Afro-Panamanian descent and attended Morehouse College and later transferred to New York University's Tisch School of Arts. Noel's portrayal of Daniel King in 'Insecure' showcased his ability to play a confident character who goes after what he wants. In 'The First Purge', he took on the challenging role of Dmitri.