Brecken Merrill

Brecken Merrill (born June 20, 2008) is an American screen actor best known for bringing warmth and grit to family-driven drama on television. Also credited in Arabic as برکن مریل, he has built a growing profile through roles that balance emotional realism with youthful energy.

Merrill gained wide recognition playing Tate Dutton on the hit series Yellowstone, where his performance helped ground the show’s high-stakes ranch conflicts in a child’s perspective. He has also appeared as Teen Nicky Jr. on This Is Us, adding to his reputation for natural, character-first acting in acclaimed ensemble casts.

Beyond major TV work, Merrill’s credits include the film Lifeline as Steven Thomas (Kid) and We All Got Up to Dance as Emmett LeClair. He is additionally associated with Marshals, again connected to the Tate Dutton role, underscoring how strongly that character is linked to his career.