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Best known for his work on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Williams is a former high school teacher turned director, producer, entrepreneur and activist who began his acting career Off-Broadway directed by Edward Albee at The Cherry Lane Theater. For his Broadway debut, portraying Darren Lemming (Second Stage) in 2022, Williams earned a Tony Nomination, a Drama League nomination and two Broadway.com Awards: Favorite Featured Actor and Favorite Breakthrough Performance.

Jesse Williams is an activist/actor/entrepreneur and former high school teacher. He plays 'Dr. Jackson Avery' on ABC's hit series "Grey's Anatomy" and has appeared in films including Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Cabin in the Woods, Band Aid, and the upcoming Jacob's Ladder and Selah and the Spades. He appears on Broadway in Take Me Out.

Jesse served as senior producer and correspondent alongside Norman Lear for their EPIX docuseries "America Divided." He executive produced the documentary "Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement," which premiered summer 2016 and is currently touring internationally.
Williams is a partner and board member of Scholly, a mobile app that has connected students directly to over 100 million dollars in unclaimed scholarships. He is the co-founder of BLeBRiTY, a very successful black culturally centered mobile game and the Ebroji Mobile App, a popular cultural language keyboard.

Williams is founder of the production company, farWord Inc. and the executive producer of "Question Bridge: Black Males," a series of transmedia art installations on display as part of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's permanent collection.
Williams gained international attention for his 2016 BET Humanitarian Award acceptance speech. He is also the youngest member to sit on the Board of Directors for both Advancement Project, a leading national civil rights advocacy organization, and Harry Belafonte's arts and social justice organization, Sankofa.org.

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Jesse Williams STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Darren Lemming

[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Darren Lemming


Jesse Williams Movies

[2008]The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Leo

[2009]Brooklyn's Finest Eddie Quinlan

[2011]The Cabin in the Woods Holden

[2013]Snake & Mongoose Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme

[2013]The Butler James Lawson

[2013]They Die by Dawn John Taylor

[2016]Money Sean

[2017]Band Aid Skyler

[2019]Selah and the Spades Headmter Banton

[2019]Jacob's Ladder IsaacIkeSinger

[2019]Random Acts of Violence Todd

[2022]Secret Headquarters Irons

[2023]Your Place or Mine Theo


Jesse Williams TV Shows

Grey's Anatomy Dr. Jackson Avery

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Marc Shaiman Teases Possible Musical Episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING For Season 3

The third season of Only Murders in the Building is set to revolve around the making of a Broadway show, but will the season include a full-blown musical episode? A new teaser from 2023 Tony-nominees Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman suggests one could be on the horizon!

Video: Meryl Streep Does A CHORUS LINE Choreography With Wesley Taylor on ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Set

While filming the upcoming Broadway-themed season of Only Murders in the Building, Meryl Streep and Wesley Taylor took on the iconic choreography from the opening number of A Chorus Line. Watch the new behind-the-scenes TikTok video now, featuring vocals from Martin Short!

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Adds Don Darryl Rivera, Gerald Caesar & Allison Guinn For Season Three

Don Darryl Rivera, Gerald Caesar, and Allison Guinn have joined the new season of Only Murders of the Building in recurring roles. They join Selena Gomez, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Meryl Streep, Ashley Park, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, Linda Emond, Wesley Taylor, and Jeremy Shamos in the new season.

Linda Emond, Wesley Taylor & More Join ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three

Linda Emond, Wesley Taylor, and Jeremy Shamos have joined the upcoming third season of Only Murders in the Building in recurring roles. Season three of the hit comedy will also feature Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, Ashley Park, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, and Andrea Martin. It is set to follow the making of a Broadway show.

Wake Up With BWW 3/13: Oscars Winners, THE LITTLE MERMAID Trailer, and More!

Top stories: Oscars winners, our favorite musical moments, and more! Performers included Broadway favs Hugh Jackman, Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Salonga, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Idina Menzel. Plus, find out more about why Parade cancelled a performance this weekend.

Video: Watch Meryl Streep in the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three Teaser

Check out the first look at season three of Hulu's acclaimed original comedy series, 'Only Murders in the Building.' The teaser shows a sneak peek at guest star and Oscar-winner Meryl Streep in the new season. The new season will also feature Ashley Park, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, and more. Watch the new teaser below!

Wake Up With BWW 2/24: JoJo Joins MOULIN ROUGE!, City Center OLIVER! Casting, and More!

Top stories include JoJo making her Broadway debut as Satine in Moulin Rouge! Plus, casting has been announced for Oliver! at New York City Center, starring Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Benjamin Pajak and more!

Ashley Park Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three

Ashley Park has joined the third season of Only Murders in the Building. Park will play the recurring character of Broadway ingenue Kimber, as the new season will be centered around a Broadway show. Park joins Meryl Streep, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, and Andrea Martin, plus series regulars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.

YOUR PLACE OR MINE Starring Reese Witherspoon & Ashton Kutcher Now Streaming on Netflix

Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) have been best friends for 20 years even though they are total opposites. Practical, risk-averse accountant Debbie craves routine and stability with her son Jack (Wesley Kimmel) in LA; Stylish brand consultant Peter thrives on change in New York City.

Photos: Jesse Williams, Reese Witherspoon & More Attend YOUR PLACE OR MINE New York City Screening

Netflix hosted a special screening of YOUR PLACE OR MINE at the  Paris Theater in New York. Written, directed and produced by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses), the film also stars Jesse Williams, Zoë Chao, Steve Zahn, Tig Notaro, Griffin Matthews, Rachel Bloom, Shiri Appleby, and Vella Lovell. Check out photos now!

TAKE ME OUT Plays Final Broadway Performance

Take Me Out officially concludes its Broadway run after 17 previews and 99 regular performances.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway

There are only 8 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT! See how to purchase tickets.

Mckenna Grace Announces EP Release Date

The news comes after a string of highly successful and critically acclaimed singles, the on the rise musician has racked up over 40M worldwide streams including the 15 million global streaming 'Haunted House', +13 million streaming 'Do All My Friends Hate Me?' and her most recent hit 'Ugly Crier' which made 28+ New Music Fridays on Spotify.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only 16 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT!

Wake Up With BWW 1/18: INTO THE WOODS Tour Casting, Patti LuPone to Tour, and More!

Top stories include additional dates and complete casting for the tour of Into The Woods, a new tour from Patti LuPone, and more! Plus, check out photos and video footage of Jinkx Monsoon taking her first Broadway bows in Chicago!

Meryl Streep Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three

Selena Gomez has shared a new TikTok from the set of Only Murders In the Building, revealing that Meryl Streep has joined the cast of the upcoming season. The new video features Gomez with her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, plus Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, and Streep. They will be joined by Jesse Williams.

VIDEO: Watch Reese Witherspoon & Ashton Kutcher in the New Trailer for YOUR PLACE OR MINE on Netflix

Netflix has released the trailer video for Your Place or Mine. Written, directed and produced by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses), the film stars Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Jesse Williams, Zoë Chao, Wesley Kimmel, Griffin Matthews, Rachel Bloom, Shiri Appleby, Vella Lovell, with Tig Notaro and Steve Zahn.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Four Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only four weeks remaining to see the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT, starring Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams. See how to purchase tickets!

Words From The Wings: Michael Oberholtzer of TAKE ME OUT Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments, and More!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Michael Oberholtzer of Take Me Out, who shared his backstage routines, favorite moments, and more!

TAKE ME OUT Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness

Tonight's performance of Take Me Out has been cancelled due to illness. See when the show will resume performances.

Jesse Williams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jesse Williams has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Jesse Williams has not appeared in the West End

Jesse Williams's next show will be Take Me Out which opens on 10/27/2022 on Broadway.

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