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Acting
Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis is best known for Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS and iCarly. Jay Ellis was born on December 27, 1981. Jay Ellis is 44 years old (born December 27, 1981).
- Born
- December 27, 1981 (44 years old)
- Place of birth
- Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Biography
Wendell Ramone "Jay" Ellis Jr. (born December 27, 1981) is an American actor. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he started with modeling, before moving to Los Angeles and starting his acting career. In 2013, he received his first major role on BET's series The Game. In 2015, he joined the cast of HBO's series Insecure, which premiered in 2016.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2027The Rookie: NorthAlex Holland
- 2026Not Suitable for WorkBill Gibson
- 2025All Her FaultColin Dobbs
- 2025Running PointJay Brown
- 2024The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy(voice)
- 2023History of the World: Part IIJesus
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson Show
- 2022SherriSelf - Guest
- 2021How Did They Build That?Self - Host
- 2020Mrs. AmericaFranklin Thomas
- 2020Bottomless Brunch at Colman'sSelf
- 2020Behind Her FaithProducer
- 2019A Black Lady Sketch ShowWise Man
- 2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf
- 2019Could You Survive the Movies?Self
- 2019Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest
- 2016InsecureLawrence
- 2015The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest
- 2015Grace and FrankieDan
- 2013Masters of SexDr. Cyril Franklin
- 2011Hart of DixieResident
- 2009NCIS: Los AngelesNaval Flight Officer Randall Baker
- 2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
- 2007iCarlyFriend #1
- 2006The GameBryce Westbrook
- 2005Grey's AnatomyDJ
- 2005How I Met Your MotherSound Guy
- 2005RelatedCollege Student
- 2003NCISTommy Hill
- 2003The BacheloretteSelf
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
- 1992MTV Movie & TV AwardsSelf - Presenter
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jay Ellis been in?
Jay Ellis is best known for Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS and iCarly.
When was Jay Ellis born?
Jay Ellis was born on December 27, 1981. (Sumter, South Carolina, USA)
How old is Jay Ellis?
Jay Ellis is 44 years old (born December 27, 1981).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·