Jay Ellis
Actor · Co-Executive Producer · Producer · Director
Born Dec 27, 1981 · Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Active 2003–present
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.
Filmography
One Night Only (2026) — Bernard StarksNot Suitable for Work (2026) — Bill GibsonAll Her Fault (2025) — Colin DobbsRunning Point (2025) — Jay BrownFreaky Tales (2025) — Sleepy FloydGrey's Anatomy (2005) — DJTop Gun: Maverick (2022) — Lt. Reuben 'Payback' FitchHow I Met Your Mother (2005) — Sound GuyNCIS (2003) — Tommy HilliCarly (2007) — Friend #1Escape Room (2019) — Jason WalkerNCIS: Los Angeles (2009) — Naval Flight Officer Randall BakerGrace and Frankie (2015) — DanMasters of Sex (2013) — Dr. Cyril FranklinHart of Dixie (2011) — ResidentBlack Box (2020) — Co-Executive ProducerInsecure (2016) — Lawrence · DirectorMrs. America (2020) — Franklin ThomasMovie 43 (2013) — Lucious (segment "Victory's Glory")Somebody I Used to Know (2023) — SeanThe Game (2006) — Bryce WestbrookIn a Relationship (2018) — DexterA Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) — Wise ManThe Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (2024) — (voice)