Jesse Williams is an American actor, director, producer, and activist, best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery in the ABC TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.

Jesse Williams Biography
Full Name | Jesses Wesley Williams |
Nickname | Jesse Williams |
Profession | Actor, director, producer, and activist |
Date of Birth | 5 August 1981 |
Age | 44 years old (as of 2025) |
Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Ethnicity | Biracial |
Religion | Catholic |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Moses Brown School, Providence, Rhode Island |
College | Temple University |
Education Qualification | Major in African American Studies |
Jesse Williams Age
Jesse Williams was born on 5 August 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is 44 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Leo.
Jesse Williams Wife
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Aryn Drake-lee Ciarra Pardo (2022) |
Spouse/Wife | Aryn Drake-Lee (m. 2012, div. 2020) |
Children | Son – Maceo Williams Daughter – Sadie Williams |
Jesse Williams Family
Father’s Name | Reginald Williams |
Mother’s Name | Johanna Chase |
Brother’s Name | Not known |
Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
Debut | Film – 2008 – The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 TV – 2006 – Law & Order |
Awards | Update soon |
Jesse Williams Movies And TV Shows
Jesse Williams Movies
- 2008 – The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
- 2009 – Brooklyn’s Finest
- 2011 – The Cabin in the Woods
- 2013 – The Butler
- 2016 – Money
- 2019 – Selah and the Spades
- 2020 – Two Distant Strangers
- 2022 – Secret Headquarters
- 2023 – Your Place of Mine
Jesse Williams Television
- 2006 – Law & Order
- 2008 – Greek
- 2009-21, 2022-24 – Grey’s Anatomy
- 2013 – Sesame Street
- 2016 – The Erick Andre Show
- 2019 – Power
- 2021 – A Black Lady Sketch Show
- 2022 – Inside My Schumer
- 2023 – Only Murders in the Building
- 2024 – The Great Lillian
- 2025 – Hotel Costiera
Jesse Williams Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 83 kg In pounds – 185 lbs |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Black |
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Jesse Williams Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $12 million (as of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | $500, 000 + |
Salary (approx) | Not kown |
Income Source | Acting, business, endorsement, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Jesse Williams
- Jesse Williams was born and raised in Chicago to Johanna Chase and Reginald Williams.
- His mother is Swedish-Polish Polish and his father is African American from Georgia.
- Jesse graduated from Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island.
- He has two younger brothers, who both specialize in and work in the field of Visual arts.
- After high school, he went to Temple University, where he graduated with a double major in African American Studies.
- After completing his education, he started his career as a teacher, following in the footsteps of his parents.
- In 2005, Williams began to study acting and was chosen to participate in the New York Actors Showcase.
- He had a supporting role in the film “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2” with America Ferrera.
- Before he started his acting career, Williams also worked as a model.
- He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
- He is the youngest member of the board of directors at The Advancement Projects.
FAQ:
How old is Jesse Williams?
As of 2025, Jesse Williams is 44 years old.
Who is Jesse Williams’ wife?
From 2010 to 2020, Jesse Williams was married to Aryn Drake-Lee.
What is Jesse Williams’ net worth?
A of 2025, Jesse Williams has a net worth of $12 million.
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