Age, Biography and Wiki
Jesse Williams is an American actor, director, producer, and activist. He is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He has also appeared in films such as The Cabin in the Woods, The Butler, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
Williams was born on August 5, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a degree in African American Studies and Film & Media Arts.
Williams began his acting career in 2002, appearing in the television series Law & Order. He went on to appear in a number of television shows, including Beyond the Break, Greek, and Grey's Anatomy. He made his feature film debut in 2007 with the film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
In addition to his acting career, Williams is an activist and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Ebroji app, which provides users with access to culturally relevant emojis. He is also the founder of the farWord Foundation, which works to provide educational opportunities to underserved youth.
| Popular As |
Jesse Wesley Williams |
| Occupation |
Actor,model,activist |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
5 August, 1981 |
| Birthday |
5 August |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 42 years old group.
Jesse Williams Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Jesse Williams height is 1.85 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jesse Williams's Wife?
His wife is Aryn Drake-Lee (m. 2012-2020)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Aryn Drake-Lee (m. 2012-2020) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Maceo Williams, Sadie Williams |
Jesse Williams Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jesse Williams worth at the age of 42 years old? Jesse Williams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jesse Williams's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Jesse Williams Social Network
Timeline
In April 2020, Williams will star as Darren Lemming in the Second Stage Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out at the Hayes Theater. Williams portrays a Major League Baseball star who decides to come out of the closet.
Williams did the voice acting and performance capture for Markus in the video game Detroit: Become Human, which first released on May 25, 2018 for the PlayStation 4.
In May 2016, Williams was executive producer of the documentary film Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement.
In June 2016, Williams won the humanitarian award at the 2016 BET Awards, delivering a speech highlighting racial injustice, police brutality, and the invention of whiteness. As a result of his speech, dueling petitions were circulated: one to have Williams fired from Grey's Anatomy and one to keep him on the series.
In 2013, Williams wrote an opinion piece for CNN which analyzed the film Django Unchained. Later that year, he narrated the audio version of the book The Bane Chronicles: What Really Happened In Peru, by Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan.
In May 2012, a fan campaign was organized to try to influence film executives to cast him in the role of Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. This news resulted in some Hunger Games fans protesting casting decisions made by the film executives.
In 2008, Williams made his film debut in the supporting role of Leo in the sequel to the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Two years later, he appeared in Brooklyn's Finest (2010), starring Don Cheadle, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes and Ellen Barkin. In 2008, Williams signed on for his first leading role, as Holden McCrea in the MGM/United Artists horror film The Cabin in the Woods. Produced by Joss Whedon and directed by Drew Goddard, it was released April 13, 2012.
In September 2012, Williams married longtime girlfriend Aryn Drake-Lee. They have two children, Sadie and Maceo. In April 2017, Williams filed for divorce. It was confirmed in 2019 on Instagram that he is dating actress Taylour Paige.
Jesse was named the TV Actor of the Year at the 2011 Young Hollywood Awards
On October 15, 2009, Williams began appearing as surgical resident Jackson Avery, in the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. On June 8, 2010, it was announced Williams would be a series regular, starting in season 7. BuddyTV ranked him No. 6 on its "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2010" list and No. 11 in 2011.
Williams occasionally worked as a model during college, but never considered pursuing it as a career. He modeled for Kenneth Cole Productions, Levi's, and Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. He can be seen as the love interest of R&B singer Rihanna in the music video for her single "Russian Roulette" from her 2009 album Rated R. He also appears in the music video for Estelle's song "Fall In Love", from the album All of Me. In 2018, Williams appeared in the video for "Tell Me You Love Me" By Demi Lovato.
In 2006, Williams appeared in an episode of Law & Order, portraying the character Kwame. He also appeared in the role of Drew Collins, in two episodes of the ABC Family series Greek.
In 2005, Williams began to study acting and was chosen to participate in the New York Actors Showcase presented by ABC Television, one of 14 actors chosen from among over 800 individuals who auditioned. Since 2006, he has appeared in a number of television series, films and theatre productions. In 2012, he established a production company, farWord Inc.
Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Johanna Chase, a professional potter, and Reginald Williams. Of mixed race, Williams has said his mother is Swedish and his father is African American from Georgia. His two younger brothers specialize in visual arts. Williams graduated from Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1998. After he graduated from high school, his father began teaching history in northern Maine, while his mother maintained her work in pottery.
Jesse Wesley Williams (born August 5, 1981) is an American actor, director, producer and activist. He is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC series Grey's Anatomy (2009–present). He has appeared in the films The Cabin in the Woods (2012), The Butler (2013) and Band Aid (2017). He provided voice acting and motion capture for Markus in Detroit: Become Human (2018).
Williams appeared in revival joint-productions of The American Dream (1961) and The Sandbox (1959) at Cherry Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village in New York City. This production was directed by their playwright Edward Albee.
