- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 21, 1982
- Place of Birth
- Santa Rosa, California, USA
Jussie Smollett
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.
Filmography
movieThe Truth About Jussie Smollett?
2025 · Self
movieThe Lost Holliday
2024 · Jason Holliday, Director, Writer
tvJussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
2023 · Self (archive footage)
tvSpecial Forces: World's Toughest Test
2023 · Self - Recruit
movieChicago vs. Jussie Smollett
2022 · Self
movieB-Boy Blues
2021 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
movieTaraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017 · Self
movieMarshall
2017 · Langston Hughes
tvSteve
2017 · Self
movieAlien: Covenant
2017 · Ricks
tvStar
2016 · Jamal Lyon
tvMartha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2016
tvTaraji's White Hot Holidays
2015 · Self
tvEmpire
2015 · Jamal Lyon, Director
tvTrailblazer Honors
2014 · Self - Performer
movieAsk Me Anything
2014 · Nico Dempster
movieBorn to Race: Fast Track
2014 · Tariq
tvThe Mindy Project
2012 · Barry Stassen
movieThe Skinny
2012 · Magnus
tvRevenge
2011 · Jamie
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
tvTeen Choice Awards
1999 · Self - Musical Guest
tvOn Our Own
1994 · Jesse Jerrico
movieNorth
1994 · Adam
tvCro
1993 · Mike (voice)
tvAlex Haley's Queen
1993 · Simon
movieThe Mighty Ducks
1992 · Terry Hall
movieA Little Piece of Heaven
1991 · Salem Bordeaux
tvCoach
1989 · Billy
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self (archive footage)