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Jesse Wesley Williams (born August 5, 1981) is an American actor, director, producer and activist. He played Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2009–22) and has appeared in films such as The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and The Butler (2013).
Jesse Williams is a former teacher and activist who stars as Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy and has appeared in films like The Butler and Jacob's Ladder. He also produces and directs projects such as Spider & Jessie and Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement.
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Learn about Jesse Williams, an actor, director and activist who plays Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy. Find out his birth name, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- August 5, 1981
May 21, 2021 · By Lesley Goldberg. May 21, 2021 3:11pm. "Grey's Anatomy" Courtesy of ABC. Dr. Jackson Avery has left the building. Following a more than decade-long run, Jesse Williams has officially said...
Mar 15, 2022 · March 15, 2022. Jesse Williams will be the first tell you — certainly, he was the first to tell me — that he has no formal theater training and little practice. There’s an Edward Albee play in...
- Alexis Soloski
Jan 5, 2023 · Despite shooting to stardom after years on Grey’s Anatomy, Jesse Williams feels his career is just getting started. Well known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the long-running ABC drama ...
May 21, 2021 · The actor, who played Dr. Jackson Avery on the long-running medical drama, bid farewell to his costars with some heartfelt tributes. He announced his departure earlier this month after 12 seasons. See how his co-stars reacted to his final appearance and farewell message.