Jesse Williams Biography
Williams is an American actor , director , producer , and activist . He’s best known for playing Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC Television series Grey’s Anatomy 2009–2021, he has appeared in the films The Cabin in the Woods 2012 , The Butler 2013 , and Band-Aid 2017 . Prior to acting , Williams worked as a high school teacher and activist .
Jesse Williams Age
Williams was born on August 5th , August , 1980 , in Chicago , Illinois , United States .
Jesse Williams Career
Williams started studying acting and was chosen to participate in the New York Actors Showcase presented by ABC Television , one of 14 actors chosen from among over 800 individuals who auditioned , in 2005 , Since 2006 , Williams has appeared in different television series , films , and theatre productions . In 2012 , he established a production company, forward Inc.
In June , 2016 , he won the humanitarian award at the 2016 BET Awards , delivering a speech highlighting racial injustice , police brutality , and the invention of whiteness . He worked as a model during college but never considered pursuing it as a career. He modeled for Kenneth Cole Productions, Levi’s, and Tommy Hilfiger Corporation.
Jesse Williams Salary
Williams Salary estimates is still under review , this section shall be updated once information is available .
Jesse Williams Net Worth
Williams Net Worth is estimated to be 12 million USD .
Jesse Williams Family
Williams is the son of Johanna Chase and Reginald Williams. Williams mother is Swedish and his father is African American from Georgia . His mother is a professional potter and his father is a history teacher. He has two younger brothers who have specialized in visual arts.
Jesse Williams Wife
Williams is in a relationship with Taylour Paige . His girlfriend is an American actress and dancer . Previously, he was married to his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee . Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee had two kids together. Their daughter Sadie Williams was born in December , 2013 and a son Maceo Williams was born in October , 2015 . The two were divorced in 2019 .
Jesse Williams Education
Williams attended Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, where he graduated in 1998. He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a double major in African American Studies and Film and Media Arts.