Jussie Smollett
Acting
Born: 1982-06-21 · 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.
🎬 Movies (12)
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
2025
Self
The Lost Holliday
2024
Jason Holliday
Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett
2022
Self
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017
Self
Marshall
2017
Langston Hughes
Alien: Covenant
2017
Ricks
Ask Me Anything
2014
Nico Dempster
Born to Race: Fast Track
2014
Tariq
The Skinny
2012
Magnus
North
1994
Adam
The Mighty Ducks
1992
Terry Hall
A Little Piece of Heaven
1991
Salem Bordeaux
📺 TV Shows (17)
Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
2023
Self (archive footage)
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
2023
Self - Recruit
Steve
2017
Self
Star
2016
Jamal Lyon
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2016
Taraji's White Hot Holidays
2015
Self
Empire
2015
Jamal Lyon
Trailblazer Honors
2014
Self - Performer
The Mindy Project
2012
Barry Stassen
Revenge
2011
Jamie
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
Teen Choice Awards
1999
Self - Musical Guest
On Our Own
1994
Jesse Jerrico
Cro
1993
Mike (voice)
Alex Haley's Queen
1993
Simon
Coach
1989
Billy
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self (archive footage)