

Jay Ellis
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.
Newest Release

- Freaky Tales Action · 2025
Set in 1987 Oakland, Freaky Tales is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters — an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector — on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles. Executive produced by hip-hop pioneer Too $hort, and featuring an all-star ensemble including Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks, this pulpy blend of explosive action, edgy humor, gory kills, and sly twists and turns makes for one wild ride.
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About
- FROM
- Sumter, SC, United States
- BORN
- December 27, 1981