
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.

The Lost Holliday
Jason Holliday
2024

Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
Self (archive footage) · (6 episodes)
2023

Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett
Self
2022

Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Self
2017

Marshall
Langston Hughes
2017

Alien: Covenant
Ricks
2017

Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper
Ricks
2017

Star
Jamal Lyon · (1 episode)
2016

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
(1 episode)
2016

Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Self · (3 episodes)
2015

Empire
Jamal Lyon · (84 episodes)
2015

Trailblazer Honors
Self - Performer · (2 episodes)
2014

Ask Me Anything
Nico Dempster
2014

Born to Race: Fast Track
Tariq
2014

The Mindy Project
Barry Stassen · (1 episode)
2012

The Skinny
Magnus
2012

Revenge
Jamie · (1 episode)
2011

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2009

Teen Choice Awards
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1999

On Our Own
Jesse Jerrico · (20 episodes)
1994

North
Adam
1994

Cro
Mike (voice) · (20 episodes)
1993

Alex Haley's Queen
Simon · (3 episodes)
1993

The Mighty Ducks
Terry Hall
1992

A Little Piece of Heaven
Salem Bordeaux
1991

Coach
Billy · (1 episode)
1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
1988