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.
Awards & recognition
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series · 2017
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Song · 2016
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding New Artist · 2016
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Duo or Group · 2016
- NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award · 2016
Filmography22 titles
Star
Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
Revenge
Marshall
Empire
Queen
Coach
Born to Race: Fast Track
The Mighty Ducks
Alien: Covenant
The Mindy Project
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
A Little Piece of Heaven
Ask Me Anything
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Skinny
B-Boy Blues
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
North
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Lost Holliday
Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett