Jussie Smollett
Acting
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.
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Movies (13)
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?2025Self
The Lost Holliday2024Jason Holliday
Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett2022Self
B-Boy Blues2021Directing
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special2017Self
Marshall2017Langston Hughes
Alien: Covenant2017Ricks
Ask Me Anything2014Nico Dempster
Born to Race: Fast Track2014Tariq
The Skinny2012Magnus
North1994Adam
The Mighty Ducks1992Terry Hall
A Little Piece of Heaven1991Salem Bordeaux
Shows (17)
Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax2023Self (archive footage)
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test2023Self - Recruit
Steve2017Self
Star2016Jamal Lyon
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party2016
Taraji's White Hot Holidays2015Self
Empire2015Jamal Lyon
Trailblazer Honors2014Self - Performer
The Mindy Project2012Barry Stassen
Revenge2011Jamie
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009Self - Guest
Teen Choice Awards1999Self - Musical Guest
On Our Own1994Jesse Jerrico
Cro1993Mike (voice)
Alex Haley's Queen1993Simon
Coach1989Billy
LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988Self (archive footage)