Jesse Williams Biography

A native of Chicago and graduate of Temple University, Jesse began his professional career teaching American History, African Studies, and English in low income Philadelphia public charter schools.

From there Jesse moved to New York City and began his professional acting career, performing off-Broadway in award-winning playwright Edward Albee's The Sandbox.

Jesse can presently be seen as series regular, Dr. Jackson Avery in ABC's Grey's Anatomy. His feature credits include Brooklyn's Finest, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and the upcoming Cabin in the Woods.

Mr. Williams is the youngest member of the Board of Directors at The Advancement Project, the nation's leading Civil Rights think tank and advocacy group. Jesse is also the executive producer of "Question Bridge: Black Males," a multifaceted media project, art exhibition, student & teacher curriculum and website focused on Black male identity and the diversity within the demographic. He's written articles for CNN and Huffington Post, and has been a guest on Wolf Blitzer's "The Situation Room." His interview on Headline News regarding the Michael Dunn trial for the murder of Jordan Davis immediately went viral.

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