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Biography
Jesse Williams is best known as a TV artist. Television and film actor best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC's Gray's Anatomy TV show. He also appeared in the Law & Order episode and played a recurring role in the Beyond the Break show. He was born on August 5, 1981 in Chicago , IL. He played a supporting role in the film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) with America Ferrera. He was a student and a high school coach. He played film roles in The Cabin in the Woods (2011) and Brooklyn 's Finest (2009).
| Short Bio | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Jesse |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Profession | TV Actor |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Birth Date | August 5, 1981 |
| Birthday | August 5 |
| Birth Place | Chicago, IL |
| Country | IL |
Career
- Actor
- Model
- Activist
Jesse Williams Education
- Williams graduated from the Moses Brown School of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1998. After graduating from high school, his father began teaching history in northern Maine, while his mother continued her pottery work. Williams graduated from Temple University with a double degree in African American Studies and Film and Media Arts. Following in the footsteps of his parents, he taught high school in the public school system of Philadelphia for six years: American Studies, African Studies, and English.
Before Fame
- He started modeling & worked as a high school coach.
Jesse Williams Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jesse Williams is 38 years old, he is 6′ 1″ (1.8 m) tall. His body measurements are still not confirmed yet. We will update you as soon as possible. His zodiac sign is Leo.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 6 Ft 1 In |
| Weight (Approx.) | 77 Kg |
| Body Measurements | Unknown |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
Achievements
- He played movie roles in The Cabin in the Woods (2011) and Brooklyn 's Finest (2009).
Jesse Williams Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 | Leo | |
| 2009 | Brooklyn's Finest | Eddie Quinlain | |
| 2010 | Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights | Johnny | Short film |
| 2012 | The Cabin in the Woods | Holden McCrea | |
| 2012 | Question Bridge: Black Males | Executive producer | |
| 2013 | The Butler | James Lawson | |
| 2013 | Snake and Mongoose | Don “The Snake” Prudomme | |
| 2013 | They Die by Dawn | John Taylor | |
| 2016 | Money | Sean | |
| 2017 | Band Aid | Skyler | |
| 2019 | Selah and the Spades | The Headmaster | |
| 2019 | Jacob's Ladder | Isaac “Ike” Singer | |
| 2019 | Random Acts of Violence | Todd Walkley |
Jesse Williams Television Work
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2006 | Law & Order | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Beyond the Break | 8 episodes |
| 2008 | Greek | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | The Washingtonienne | Pilot |
| 2009–present | Grey's Anatomy | Recurring (season 6) Main cast (season 7–present) Nominated – People's Choice Awards, Favorite Dramatic TV Actor (2016–17) |
| 2010 | Seattle Grace: Message of Hope | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | The Eric Andre Show | Episode: “Jesse Williams; Jillian Michaels“ |
| 2018 | Most Expensivest | Episode: “Lights Camera Action” |
| 2019 | Power | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Station 19 | |
| 2020 | Little Fires Everywhere (miniseries) | Recurring Role |
Jesse Williams Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | “When Your Heart Stops Beating” | +44 |
| 2009 | “Russian Roulette” | Rihanna |
| 2010 | “Fall in Love” | Estelle |
| 2017 | “Tell Me You Love Me” | Demi Lovato |
| 2017 | “Legacy” | Jay-Z |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Markus | Also motion capture |
Activism
- Williams is the youngest member of the board of directors of The Advancement Project, the civil rights think tank and the advocacy group. Williams is also worked as the executive producer of Question Bridge: Black Males, a multi-faceted media project, an art exhibition, a student and teacher curriculum and a website focused on black male identity and demographic diversity. He has written articles for CNN and The Huffington Post, and has been a guest at The Situation Room of Wolf Blitzer. In June 2016, Williams won a humanitarian award at the 2016 BET Awards, giving a speech highlighting racial injustice, police brutality and the invention of whiteness. As a result of his speech, grieving petitions were circulated: one to have Williams fired from Grey 's Anatomy, and one to keep him on the series.
Jesse Williams Relationship & Martial Status
- He was married to Aryn Drake-Lee from 2012 to 2017. He and Aryn had a daughter named Sadie and a son named Maceo. He went on to give Taylor Rooks a brief date. He started dating Taylor Paige in 2019.
Family & Relatives
| Father | Johanna Chase |
| Mother | Reginald Williams |
| Siblings | Unknown |
| Relatives | Unknown |
Association
- He played a supportive role in the film The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 (2008) with America Ferrera.
Jesse Williams Net Worth
Jesse Williams is a well-known and popular Actor. The main and primary source of his income comes from Acting. Let’s check how rich Jesse Williams is in 2020?
| Net Worth (2020) | $1.5 Million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Actor(profession). |
