Jesse Williams

Born: 1981-08-05

Jesse Wesley Williams is an American actor, director, producer and activist. He played Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2009–22) and has appeared in films such as The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and The Butler (2013). He has provided voice acting and motion capture for Markus in the video game Detroit: Become Human (2018). He served as an executive producer of the Academy Award-winning short, Two Distant Strangers (2020) and the Tony Award-winning revival of Take Me Out (2022), the latter of which he was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.


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Secret Headquarters

as Irons
Released: 2022-08-12

While hanging out after school, Charlie and his friends discover the headquarters of the world’s...

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as Holden McCrea
Released: 2012-04-12

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for,...

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The Butler

as Rev. James Lawson
Released: 2013-08-16

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler...

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Your Place or Mine

as Theo
Released: 2023-02-10

When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek...

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Brooklyn's Finest

as E. Quinlan
Released: 2010-03-04

Enforcing the law within the notoriously rough Brownsville section of the city and especially...

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

as Leo
Released: 2008-08-06

Four young women continue the journey toward adulthood that began with "The Sisterhood of the...

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Band Aid

as Skyler
Released: 2017-06-02

A couple who can't stop fighting embark on a last-ditch effort to save their marriage: turning...

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Jacob's Ladder

as Isaac 'Ike' Singer
Released: 2019-08-23

After losing his brother in combat, Jacob Singer returns home from Afghanistan -- only to be...

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Washingtonienne

as Keya
Released: 2009-04-01

A comedy that revolves around the professional and personal lives of three smart, sophisticated...

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Random Acts of Violence

as Todd Walkley
Released: 2019-07-31

A pair of comic book writers begin to notice scary similarities between the character they...

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Survivor's Guide to Prison

as Self
Released: 2018-02-23

Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world....

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Snake & Mongoose

as Don "The Snake" Prudomme
Released: 2013-09-06

The untold story of how two Southern California drag racers, Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom...

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They Die by Dawn

as John Taylor
Released: 2013-09-20

Four outlaws with a bounty on each head, set a date for a shootout in Langston, Oklahoma. The...

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Money

as Sean
Released: 2016-04-06

Two wealthy businessmen are about to get away with $5 million in ill-gotten money until their...

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Selah and the Spades

as Headmaster Banton
Released: 2019-01-27

Paloma, the new girl at an esteemed prep school, is drawn into the daily aggressions of warring...

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Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights

as uncredited
Released: 2010-09-28

This short is a parody of the Dirty Dancing series.

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BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

as Self
Released: 2016-11-15

A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the...

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With Drawn Arms

as Self
Released: 2020-11-02

The story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of...

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The Obama Years: The Power of Words

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Released: 2017-03-09

Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention...

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Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement

as Self
Released: 2016-05-26

Documentary about the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Law & Order

as Kwame
First aired: 1990-09-13

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Grey's Anatomy

as Jackson Avery
First aired: 2005-03-27

Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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Station 19

as Dr. Jackson Avery
First aired: 2018-03-22

A group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—risk...

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Greek

as Drew Collins
First aired: 2007-07-09

Casey Cartwright is poised to become the most powerful girl in the Greek system. Rusty, her...

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The Eric Andre Show

as Self
First aired: 2012-05-20

A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of...

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Desus & Mero

as Self - Illustrious Guest
First aired: 2019-02-21

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast...

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Celebrity Name Game

as Self
First aired: 2014-09-22

Celebrity Name Game is an American syndicated game show which premiered on September 22, 2014....

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To Tell the Truth

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 2016-06-14

A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be...

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Only Murders in the Building

as Tobert
First aired: 2021-08-31

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

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A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Isaac
First aired: 2019-08-02

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and...

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Beyond the Break

as Eric Medina
First aired: 2006-06-02

Four passionate women with diverse backgrounds pursue their dreams of becoming professional...

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Little Fires Everywhere

as Joe Ryan
First aired: 2020-03-18

The intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and...

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The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 2018-02-18

Trending news, pop culture, social media, original videos and more come together in host Joel...

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The Spoils Before Dying

as Parker
First aired: 2015-07-08

Fictional author-filmmaker, Eric Jonrosh, adapts his epic tale of a pianist-turned-detective...

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America Divided

as Self
First aired: 2016-10-29

In the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, America Divided, this docu-series features...

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Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'

as Himself
First aired: 2018-10-13

A unique portrait of how art and activism for black people in film are indivisible from race and...

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