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Jussie Smollett

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Jussie Smollett

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 21, 1982 (44 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Rosa, California, USA

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

Acting
2025The Truth About Jussie Smollett?Self
2024The Lost HollidayJason Holliday
2023Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a HoaxSelf (archive footage)
2023Special Forces: World's Toughest TestSelf - Recruit
2022Chicago vs. Jussie SmollettSelf
2017Alien: CovenantRicks
2017MarshallLangston Hughes
2017Taraji's White Hot Holiday SpecialSelf
2017Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last SupperRicks
2016StarJamal Lyon
2016Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2015EmpireJamal Lyon
2015Taraji's White Hot HolidaysSelf
2014Ask Me AnythingNico Dempster
2014Born to Race: Fast TrackTariq
2014Trailblazer HonorsSelf - Performer
2012The SkinnyMagnus
2012The Mindy ProjectBarry Stassen
2011RevengeJamie
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
1999Teen Choice AwardsSelf - Musical Guest
1994NorthAdam
1994On Our OwnJesse Jerrico
1993CroMike (voice)
1993Alex Haley's QueenSimon
1992The Mighty DucksTerry Hall
1991A Little Piece of HeavenSalem Bordeaux
1989CoachBilly
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf (archive footage)
Production
2021B-Boy BluesProducer
Directing
2024The Lost HollidayDirector
2021B-Boy BluesDirector
2015EmpireDirector
Writing
2024The Lost HollidayWriter