Acting · Santa Rosa, California, USA · Born June 21, 1982
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.
MovieThe Truth About Jussie Smollett?
2025
as Self
MovieThe Lost Holliday
2024
as Jason Holliday
TVJussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
2023
as Self (archive footage)
TVSpecial Forces: World's Toughest Test
2023
as Self - Recruit
MovieChicago vs. Jussie Smollett
2022
as Self
MovieTaraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017
as Self
MovieMarshall
2017
as Langston Hughes
TVSteve
2017
as Self
MovieAlien: Covenant
2017
as Ricks
TVStar
2016
as Jamal Lyon
TVMartha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2016
TVTaraji's White Hot Holidays
2015
as Self
TVEmpire
2015
as Jamal Lyon
TVTrailblazer Honors
2014
as Self - Performer
MovieAsk Me Anything
2014
as Nico Dempster
MovieBorn to Race: Fast Track
2014
as Tariq
TVThe Mindy Project
2012
as Barry Stassen
MovieThe Skinny
2012
as Magnus
TVRevenge
2011
as Jamie
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVTeen Choice Awards
1999
as Self - Musical Guest
TVOn Our Own
1994
as Jesse Jerrico
MovieNorth
1994
as Adam
TVCro
1993
as Mike (voice)
TVAlex Haley's Queen
1993
as Simon
MovieThe Mighty Ducks
1992
as Terry Hall
MovieA Little Piece of Heaven
1991
as Salem Bordeaux
TVCoach
1989
as Billy
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self (archive footage)
