Jay Ellis is an American actor. He began his TV career in 2005, later securing notable roles in the series The Game from 2013 to 2015 and Insecure from 2016 to 2021. Prior to acting, Ellis worked as a professional model, notably on campaigns for Nike’s Air Jordan brand. He has appeared in films such as In a Relationship with Emma Roberts, Escape Room, and Somebody I Used To Know with Alison Brie. Beyond acting, Ellis produced the documentary Sue Bird: In the Clutch and hosted the True Crime podcast The Untold Story: Criminal Injustice.