Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 21, 1982
Place of Birth:
Santa Rosa, California, USA
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Jussie Smollett
Biography
Jussie Smollett (born June 21, 1982) is an American actor, singer and photographer. As a child, he began his acting career for summer fun in 1987 starring in national network commercials in NYC. He later co-starred in the films The Mighty Ducks (1992) and Rob Reiner's North (1994). In 2015, Smollett received rave reviews for his portrayal of musician Jamal Lyon in the Fox music-industry primetime TV drama Empire.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Truth About Jussie Smollett? | Self |
| 2024 | The Lost Holliday | Jason Holliday |
| 2022 | Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett | Self |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant | Ricks |
| 2017 | Marshall | Langston Hughes |
| 2017 | Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special | Self |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper | Ricks |
| 2014 | Ask Me Anything | Nico Dempster |
| 2014 | Born to Race: Fast Track | Tariq |
| 2012 | The Skinny | Magnus |
| 1994 | North | Adam |
| 1992 | The Mighty Ducks | Terry Hall |
| 1991 | A Little Piece of Heaven | Salem Bordeaux |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | Star | Jamal Lyon |
| 2016 | Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party | |
| 2015 | Empire | Jamal Lyon |
| 2015 | Taraji's White Hot Holidays | Self |
| 2014 | Trailblazer Honors | Self - Performer |
| 2012 | The Mindy Project | Barry Stassen |
| 2011 | Revenge | Jamie |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self - Guest |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1994 | On Our Own | Jesse Jerrico |
| 1993 | Cro | Mike (voice) |
| 1993 | Alex Haley's Queen | Simon |
| 1989 | Coach | Billy |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark | Self (archive footage) |