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.

Filmography

• 2024The Lost Holliday — Jason Holliday, Director, Writer
• 2021B-Boy Blues — Producer, Director, Screenplay
• 2017Alien: Covenant — Ricks
• 2017Marshall — Langston Hughes
• Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
• Star — Jamal Lyon
• Empire — Jamal Lyon, Director
• 2014Ask Me Anything — Nico Dempster
• 2014Born to Race: Fast Track — Tariq
• The Mindy Project — Barry Stassen
• 2012The Skinny — Magnus
• Revenge — Jamie
• 1994North — Adam
• On Our Own — Jesse Jerrico
• Alex Haley's Queen — Simon
• Cro — Mike (voice)
• 1992The Mighty Ducks — Terry Hall
• 1991A Little Piece of Heaven — Salem Bordeaux
• Coach — Billy

Appearances as themselves (11)

• 2025The Truth About Jussie Smollett? — Self
• Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax — Self (archive footage)
• Special Forces: World's Toughest Test — Self - Recruit
• 2022Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett — Self
• Steve — Self
• Taraji's White Hot Holidays — Self
• Late Night with Seth Meyers — Self - Guest
• Trailblazer Honors — Self - Performer
• Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen — Self - Guest
• Teen Choice Awards — Self - Musical Guest
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark — Self (archive footage)