Jesse Williams

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  • Birth Name: J. Wesley Williams
  • Birth Place: Chicago, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/05/1981, Leo
  • Profession: Actor
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Jesse Williams Fast Facts:
  • Taught English and history in Philadelphia public high schools after graduating from college.
  • Moved to New York in 2003 to pursue a modeling career, and soon appeared in Kenneth Cole ads.
  • Auditioned for a role as Meadow's boyfriend on The Sopranos.
  • Made TV debut in a 2006 episode of Law & Order and film debut in 2008's The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants 2.
  • Appeared in Off-Broadway productions, including a 2008 production of Edward Albee's The Sandbox.
  • Was the "Hotness Monster" on two 2008 episodes of ABC Family's Greek.
  • An avid football player and fan.
  • Most notable feature: his striking blue eyes.
  • College:
  • Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (BA in Film and Media Arts, 2003)
  • Colbert Report "The best sociopolitical and comedy writing on television. A writing clinic that is excitingly deliberate and informative. "
  • In Treatment "Great performances as usual, but its triumph may be as simple as exposing its audience to the real value of self-reflection. The first season was dope. "
  • Parenthood "It's a damn good show that demonstrates the value of communication within families and relationships. It thrives on subtlety, chemistry and understanding. "
  • The League "I'm an avid sports fan and an aggressive fantasy football player and this is all we've got. It's a silly show with a lot of great situational comedy. "
  • Boardwalk Empire "I'm a sucker for historical discovery, so I may be biased, but I make sure to see every episode. Terrific art direction and costume and set design, and full performances by the core cast, especially Michael Shannon and Kelly Macdonald. "

Jesse Williams: Watchlist

Colbert Report
"The best sociopolitical and comedy writing on television. A writing clinic that is excitingly deliberate and informative. "

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