Jussie Smollett American Actor Known for Alien: Covenant
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Biography
Jussie Smollett is an American actor born on 21 June 1982 in Santa Rosa. He is recognised for appearances in Alien: Covenant (2017) and North (1994).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Paramus Catholic High School.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1991, with A Little Piece of Heaven. Work from the 1990s includes The Mighty Ducks (1992). Empire (2015) and Marshall (2017) are among his 2010s credits.
The list below counts 8 films and one TV series from 1991 to 2024. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (3). His latest credit on record is The Lost Holliday (2024). Alien: Covenant (2017) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $241 million. Jussie Smollett also worked as director on B-Boy Blues and The Lost Holliday. The genres linked to his work are contemporary r&b.
Recognition
Jussie Smollett’s wins include four NAACP Image Awards (2016 and 2017). Other wins include a NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award (2016). His awards record shows 5 wins.
Filmography
9 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Lost Holliday | Director | Film |
| 2021 | B-Boy Blues | Director | Film |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant | Ricks | Film |
| 2017 | Marshall | Film | |
| 2015– | Empire | TV series | |
| 2012 | The Skinny | Film | |
| 1994 | North | Film | |
| 1992 | The Mighty Ducks | Film | |
| 1991 | A Little Piece of Heaven | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Won | |
| 2016 | NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award | Won | |
| 2016 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group | Won | |
| 2016 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist | Won | |
| 2016 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Paramus Catholic High School.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jussie Smollett?
Jussie Smollett is 44 years old, born on 21 June 1982 in Santa Rosa.
What is Jussie Smollett known for?
Jussie Smollett is known for playing Ricks in Alien: Covenant (2017).
What is Jussie Smollett’s nationality?
Jussie Smollett is American, born in Santa Rosa.
Has Jussie Smollett won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q6315685), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Dominick D · CC BY-SA 2.0
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