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Jesse Williams
Known for
Television breakthrough as Doctor Jackson Avery in ABC's series 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005-2021), one of the longest-running medical dramas in television history, a role he played for twelve seasons. In film he appeared in 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2012) and Lee Daniels' 'The Butler' (2013). A prominent civil rights activist, he won a Tony Award for the play 'Take Me Out'. American actor and activist identified with television drama, recognized for his charisma and his social commitment on and off screen.
Jesse Williams
17 Movies
12 Series
Television breakthrough as Doctor Jackson Avery in ABC's series 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005-2021), one of the longest-running medical dramas in television history, a role he played for twelve seasons. In film he appeared in 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2012) and Lee Daniels' 'The Butler' (2013). A prominent civil rights activist, he won a Tony Award for the play 'Take Me Out'. American actor and activist identified with television drama, recognized for his charisma and his social commitment on and off screen.
Movies
Plays Holden McCrea
The Cabin in the Woods
2012
Plays E. Quinlan
Brooklyn's Finest
2010
Plays Theo
Your Place or Mine
2023
Plays Rev. James Lawson
The Butler
2013
Plays Irons
Secret Headquarters
2022
Plays Leo
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
2008
Plays Sean
Money
2016
Producer
Plays Sheriff Ben Jeffries
What We Hide
2025
Plays John Taylor
They Die by Dawn
2013
Plays Skyler
Band Aid
2017
Plays David Flemming
The Great Lillian Hall
2024
Producer
Plays Toussaint
Montmartre
2026
Producer
Plays Todd Walkley
Random Acts of Violence
2019
Plays Headmaster Banton
Selah and the Spades
2019
Plays Isaac 'Ike' Singer
Jacob's Ladder
2019
Plays Don "The Snake" Prudomme
Snake & Mongoose
2013
TV Shows
Director
Plays Jackson Avery
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Dr. Jackson Avery
Station 19
2018
Plays Tobert
Only Murders in the Building
2021
Producer
Plays Daniel De Luca
Hotel Costiera
2025
Plays Parker
The Spoils Before Dying
2015
Plays Andy
Shifting Gears
2025
Plays Joe Ryan
Little Fires Everywhere
2020
Plays Self
Celebrity Name Game
2014
Plays Drew Collins
Greek
2007
Plays Isaac
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Kwame
Law & Order
1990
Plays Vernon
The Morning Show
2019
Latest Trailers
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What We Hide
Full Filmography
Montmartre
Toussaint
2026
Film
Hotel Costiera
Daniel De Luca · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
What We Hide
Sheriff Ben Jeffries
2025
Film
Shifting Gears
Andy · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
The Great Lillian Hall
David Flemming
2024
Film
Your Place or Mine
Theo
2023
Film
Secret Headquarters
Irons
2022
Film
Only Murders in the Building
Tobert · 7 episodes
2021–
TV
Little Fires Everywhere
Joe Ryan · 3 episodes
2020–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jesse Williams and where are they from?
Jesse Williams is 45 years old, born on August 5, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jesse Williams?
Jesse Williams is best known for roles in The Cabin in the Woods, The Butler, Brooklyn's Finest.
How many movies has Jesse Williams been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Jesse Williams has appeared in 17 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Jesse Williams's first movie?
The career of Jesse Williams began with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008).
What is Jesse Williams's most recent movie or series?
Jesse Williams's most recent release is Montmartre, which premiered on February 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Jesse Williams appeared in?
On television, Jesse Williams has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Only Murders in the Building, Station 19, The Morning Show.
Jesse Williams
1981-08-05 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jesse Wesley Williams is an American actor, director, producer and activist. He played Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2009–22) and has appeared in films such as The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and The Butler (2013). He has provided voice acting and motion capture for Markus in the video game Detroit: Become Human (2018). He served as an executive producer of the Academy Award-winning short, Two Distant Strangers (2020) and the Tony Award-winning revival of Take Me Out (2022), the latter of which he was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.