
Jesse Williams
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1981-08-05 (age 44)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- 제시 윌리엄스 · جسی ویلیامز · Jesse Wesley Williams
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (29)

Law & Order
1990
as Kwame

Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jackson Avery

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self

The Daily Show
1996
as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

The View
1997
as Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest

Station 19
2018
as Dr. Jackson Avery

Only Murders in the Building
2021
as Tobert

Finding Your Roots
2012

Greek
2007
as Drew Collins

To Tell the Truth
2016
as Self - Panelist

The Eric Andre Show
2012
as Self

Desus & Mero
2019
as Self - Illustrious Guest

Shifting Gears
2025
as Andy

Celebrity Name Game
2014
as Self

A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
as Isaac

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018
as Self - Special Guest

Little Fires Everywhere
2020
as Joe Ryan

Hotel Costiera
2025
as Daniel De Luca

Beyond the Break
2006
as Eric Medina

The Emmy Awards
1949
as Self

The Spoils Before Dying
2015
as Parker

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
as Self

America Divided
2016
as Self

Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
2018
as Self
Movies (28)

The Cabin in the Woods
2012
as Holden McCrea

The Butler
2013
as Rev. James Lawson

Secret Headquarters
2022
as Irons

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
2008
as Leo

Brooklyn's Finest
2010
as E. Quinlan

What We Hide
2025
as Sheriff Ben Jeffries

Your Place or Mine
2023
as Theo

Band Aid
2017
as Skyler

They Die by Dawn
2013
as John Taylor

Survivor's Guide to Prison
2018
as Self

Money
2016
as Sean

Snake & Mongoose
2013
as Don "The Snake" Prudomme

Jacob's Ladder
2019
as Isaac 'Ike' Singer

The Great Lillian Hall
2024
as David Flemming

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016
as Self

Random Acts of Violence
2019
as Todd Walkley

Legacy
as Troy

Selah and the Spades
2019
as Headmaster Banton

Washingtonienne
2009
as Keya

With Drawn Arms
2020
as Self
Rich Girl Problems
2013
as Peter

J.A.W.
2011
as Enin

Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights
2010

United We Stand: The Ali Summit
2018
as narrator

Montmartre
2026
as Toussaint

Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement
2016
as Self

The Obama Years: The Power of Words
2017
as Self - Narrator (voice)

Following Harry
2024
as Self
About Jesse Williams
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… With 57 credits spanning from 1949 to 2026, Jesse Williams has appeared in 28 films and 29 TV shows.
Fans searching for Jesse Williams movies, Jesse Williams filmography, or the latest projects starring Jesse Williams can stream many of these titles on CineFlixo, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Jesse Williams Movies
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) — as Holden McCrea
- The Butler (2013) — as Rev. James Lawson
- Secret Headquarters (2022) — as Irons
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) — as Leo
- Brooklyn's Finest (2010) — as E. Quinlan
Where to Watch Jesse Williams Films
Most Jesse Williams movies and series are available to stream on CineFlixo in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Jesse Williams, check our movies catalogue and browse page.