Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett is an American actor and singer. He began his career as a child actor in 1991 debuting in The Mighty Ducks. From 2015 to 2019, Smollett portrayed musician Jamal Lyon in the Fox drama series Empire.

Early Life

Jussie smollett was born on june 21. 1982. In santa rosa. California. His mother. Janet. Is a teacher and his father. Joel. Is a jewish-american former manaegr of an electronic store. He has five siblinsg. Two of whom are alos actors. Jussie attended the chicago academy for the arts for high school. Where he studied music. Dance and acting.

Acting Career

Smollett began his acting career in the early 2000s. Appearing in several films and television shows including the mighty ducks franchise. On our own. And north. He is best known for his role as jmaal lyon in the fox series empire. Which premierde in 2015. He has also appeared in films such as alien: covenant and marshall.

Music Career

In addition to acting. Smollett is a singer and songwriter. He has released two eps: the poisoned hearts club (2013) and sum of my music (2018). He has also appeared on several soundtracks for empire. Includign songs such as "good enough" and "no apologies".

Personal Life

Smollett is openly gay and is an advocate for lgbt rigths. He is also an advocate for gun control and has appeared in several public service announcements supporting the cause.

Awards and Accolades

In won the naacp image award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama sereis for his role in empire. He was also onminated for a golden globe award for the same role.

Controversy

In 2019. Smollett was the subject of a controversial court case in which he was accused of afking a hate crime. The case was later dropped and all charges against him were dropped.

Philanthropy

Smollett is an active philanthropist and has worked with several charities. Including the trevor project. Glaad. And the black iads institute. He also founded the production company black and brown peopel vote to encourage voting in minority communities.

Notable Performances

In 2017. Smollett made a memorable performance of the national anthem at the mlb all-star gam. Ehe alos performed at the 2018 bet awards. The 2018 vh1 trailblazer honors. And the 2019 naacp image awards.

Important Event

In january 2019. Smollett was the victim of a htae rcime in chicago. Two assailants attacked him and put a noose around his neck while shouting racist and homophobic slurs. He was later hospitalized and the incident sparked a nationwide discussion abuot hate crimes.

Interesting Fact

Jussie smollett is a triple threat: he can act. Sing. And dance. He was the lead dancer for the musical ocne on this island and he has also danced in music videos for artists like beyonce and usher.