Jay Ellis
Actor · Producer
44 years (Dec 27, 1981)Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Known for
Jay Ellis is an American actor in the front rank of the profession whose name appears above the title. 'Escape Room' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. Whatever else turns up, comedy runs through the filmography. 31 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved. his Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch in 'Top Gun: Maverick' is the role the wider public knows.
Jay Ellis
Actor · Producer
Known for
Jay Ellis is an American actor in the front rank of the profession whose name appears above the title. 'Escape Room' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. Whatever else turns up, comedy runs through the filmography. 31 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved. his Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch in 'Top Gun: Maverick' is the role the wider public knows.
Movies: 14 titles
Plays Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch
Top Gun: Maverick
2022
Plays Bernard Starks
One Night Only
2026
Plays Jason Walker
Escape Room
2019
Plays Lucious (segment "Victory's Glory")
Movie 43
2013
Plays Sleepy Floyd
Freaky Tales
2025
Plays Sean
Somebody I Used to Know
2023
Plays Dexter
In a Relationship
2018
Plays Lil Patience
The Gutter
2024
Plays Quinn
Breaking Through
2015
Plays James Avedon
November Rule
2015
Plays Micha Brown
Like Cotton Twines
2016
Plays Lewis
Triple Standard
2010
Plays Young Man
Thirsty
2019
Plays Jonathan Colburn
My Favorite Five
2015
TV Shows: 17 titles
Plays Bryce Westbrook
The Game
2006
Director
Plays Lawrence
Insecure
2016
Plays Bill Gibson
Not Suitable for Work
2026
Plays Colin Dobbs
All Her Fault
2025
Plays Jay Brown
Running Point
2025
Plays Jesus
History of the World: Part II
2023
Plays Franklin Thomas
Mrs. America
2020
Plays College Student
Related
2005
Plays Wise Man
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Dr. Cyril Franklin
Masters of Sex
2013
Plays DJ
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Tommy Hill
NCIS
2003
Plays Friend #1
iCarly
2007
Plays Dan
Grace and Frankie
2015
Plays Resident
Hart of Dixie
2011
Plays Naval Flight Officer Randall Baker
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Sound Guy
How I Met Your Mother
2005
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One Night Only
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One Night Only
Bernard Starks
2026
Not Suitable for Work
Bill Gibson · 9 episodes
2026–
All Her Fault
Colin Dobbs · 8 episodes
2025–
Freaky Tales
Sleepy Floyd
2025
Running Point
Jay Brown
2025Season 1
The Gutter
Lil Patience
2024
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Wise Man
2023Season 4
2023Season 1
Somebody I Used to Know
Sean
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jay Ellis and where are they from?
Jay Ellis is 44 years old, born on December 27, 1981 in Sumter, South Carolina, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jay Ellis?
Jay Ellis is best known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Escape Room, Movie 43.
How many movies has Jay Ellis been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Jay Ellis has appeared in 14 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Jay Ellis's first movie?
The career of Jay Ellis began with Triple Standard (2010).
What is Jay Ellis's most recent movie or series?
Jay Ellis's most recent release is One Night Only, which premiered on August 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Jay Ellis appeared in?
On television, Jay Ellis has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS, iCarly.
Jay Ellis
1981-12-27 · Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Wendell Ramone "Jay" Ellis Jr. (born December 27, 1981) is an American actor. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he started with modeling, before moving to Los Angeles and starting his acting career. In 2013, he received his first major role on BET's series The Game. In 2015, he joined the cast of HBO's series Insecure, which premiered in 2016.Jay Ellis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.