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

Acting Born June 21, 1982 Santa Rosa, California, USA

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

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Self - Guest

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self (archive footage)

Coach

Billy

Empire

Jamal Lyon

The Mindy Project

Barry Stassen

Revenge

Jamie

Steve

Self

Star

Jamal Lyon

Alien: Covenant

Ricks

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

Self - Recruit

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party