Quick Facts
Born:
1981-12-27
Birthplace:
Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Credits:
50 Total Roles
Jay Ellis
Acting
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Biography
Wendell Ramone "Jay" Ellis Jr. (born December 27, 1981) is an American actor. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he started with modeling, before moving to Los Angeles and starting his acting career. In 2013, he received his first major role on BET's series The Game. In 2015, he joined the cast of HBO's series Insecure, which premiered in 2016.
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Known For
Grey's Anatomy
DJ
Top Gun: Maverick
Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch
How I Met Your Mother
Sound Guy
Escape Room
Jason Walker
Movie 43
Lucious (segment "Victory's Glory")
NCIS
Tommy Hill
iCarly
Friend #1
NCIS: Los Angeles
Naval Flight Officer Randall Baker
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All Her Fault TV | Colin Dobbs |
| 2025 | Freaky Tales MOVIE | Sleepy Floyd |
| 2025 | Running Point TV | Jay Brown |
| 2024 | The Gutter MOVIE | Lil Patience |
| 2024 | The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy TV | (voice) |
| 2023 | History of the World: Part II TV | Jesus |
| 2023 | Somebody I Used to Know MOVIE | Sean |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |