Jussie Smollett
ActingJussie 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.
Movies
Self
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
2025
Jason Holliday
The Lost Holliday
2024
Self
Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett
2022
Langston Hughes
Marshall
2017
Ricks
Alien: Covenant
2017
Nico Dempster
Ask Me Anything
2014
Tariq
Born to Race: Fast Track
2014
Magnus
The Skinny
2012
Adam
North
1994
Terry Hall
The Mighty Ducks
1992
Salem Bordeaux
A Little Piece of Heaven
1991
TV Shows
Self (archive footage)
Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
2023
Self - Recruit
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
2023
Self
Steve
2017
Jamal Lyon
Star
2016
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2016
Self
Taraji's White Hot Holidays
2015
Jamal Lyon
Empire
2015
Self - Performer
Trailblazer Honors
2014
Barry Stassen
The Mindy Project
2012
Jamie
Revenge
2011
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Musical Guest
Teen Choice Awards
1999
Jesse Jerrico
On Our Own
1994
Mike (voice)
Cro
1993
Simon
Alex Haley's Queen
1993
Billy
Coach
1989
Self (archive footage)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988