Actor / Actress

Jussie Smollett

Born June 21, 1982 Santa Rosa, California, USA 28 credits available

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.

Jussie Smollett is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Alien: Covenant (2017), Empire (2015), Trailblazer Honors (2014), The Mighty Ducks (1992), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988), Coach (1989). The recorded credits span 1988 to 2025, including 11 movies and 17 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.