
Jussie Smollett
Acting
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.
TV Shows(16)

Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
Self (archive footage)
2023

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
Self - Recruit
2023

Star
Jamal Lyon
2016

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
2016

Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Self
2015

Empire
Jamal Lyon
2015

Trailblazer Honors
Self - Performer
2014

The Mindy Project
Barry Stassen
2012

Revenge
Jamie
2011

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009

Teen Choice Awards
Self - Musical Guest
1999

On Our Own
Jesse Jerrico
1994

Cro
Mike (voice)
1993

Alex Haley's Queen
Simon
1993

Coach
Billy
1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self (archive footage)
1988
Movies(12)

The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
Self
2025

The Lost Holliday
Jason Holliday
2024

Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett
Self
2022

Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Self
2017

Marshall
Langston Hughes
2017

Alien: Covenant
Ricks
2017

Ask Me Anything
Nico Dempster
2014

Born to Race: Fast Track
Tariq
2014

The Skinny
Magnus
2012

North
Adam
1994

The Mighty Ducks
Terry Hall
1992

A Little Piece of Heaven
Salem Bordeaux
1991