Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis

Born: December 27, 1981
in Sumter, South Carolina, USA
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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The Gutter
Title: The Gutter
Character: Lil Patience
Released: March 12, 2024
Type: Movie
Walt (lover of threesomes, hater of shirts) strikes up an unlikely friendship with a former Pro Bowler as they discover he might be THE GOAT of the lanes. The only things standing in their way are racism, alcoholism and Linda "The Crusher" Curson.
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Title: The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
Character: (voice)
Released: February 22, 2024
Type: TV
Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak — aliens, best friends and intergalactically renowned surgeons — tackle anxiety-eating parasites, illegal time loops and deep-space STIs.
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Freaky Tales
Title: Freaky Tales
Character: Sleepy Floyd
Released: January 18, 2024
Type: Movie
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town’s underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
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Title: History of the World: Part II
Character: Jesus
Released: March 6, 2023
Type: TV
Explore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches.
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Somebody I Used to Know
Title: Somebody I Used to Know
Character: Sean
Released: February 10, 2023
Type: Movie
On a trip to her hometown, workaholic Ally reminisces with her first love Sean, and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she meets Sean's fiancé, Cassidy, who reminds her of the person she used to be.
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Title: The Jennifer Hudson Show
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
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Top Gun: Maverick
Title: Top Gun: Maverick
Character: Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch
Released: May 24, 2022
Type: Movie
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
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Insecure: The End
Title: Insecure: The End
Character: Self
Released: December 26, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary which follows the cast and crew of HBO’s Insecure throughout the filming of the final season, tracing the show’s cultural impact.
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Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Title: Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Character: Jason Walker (archive footage)
Released: July 1, 2021
Type: Movie
Six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive... and discovering they've all played the games before.
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Title: Mrs. America
Character: Franklin Thomas
Released: April 15, 2020
Type: TV
The true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.”
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Title: Could You Survive The Movies?
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 2019
Type: TV
Explore the magic and science of cinema. In each episode, Vsauce3’s Jake Roper takes you on an immersive journey into the world of a different movie; blending unscripted scientific exploration with narrative storytelling.
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Title: The Kelly Clarkson Show
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
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Thirsty
Title: Thirsty
Character: Young Man
Released: September 8, 2019
Type: Movie
The story of a mosquito who falls in love with a man after she tastes his blood. Through her eyes we explore the ups and downs of sex, intimacy, love, and a bug's unflinching desire to feel human.
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Title: A Black Lady Sketch Show
Character: Wise Man
Released: August 2, 2019
Type: TV
A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
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Title: Desus & Mero
Character: Self - Illustrious Guest
Released: February 21, 2019
Type: TV
The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.
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Escape Room
Title: Escape Room
Character: Jason Walker
Released: January 3, 2019
Type: Movie
Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive.
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In a Relationship
Title: In a Relationship
Character: Dexter
Released: November 9, 2018
Type: Movie
Long-term couple Owen and Hallie are breaking up—or maybe not?—and just as their relationship reaches a turning point, Matt and Willa embark on a romance of their own.
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The Everything
Title: The Everything
Character: Steven
Released: August 30, 2018
Type: Movie
Kenzo presents "The Everything", a new film written and directed by Humberto Leon. This is the directional début by the accomplished creative director and features KENZO's Fall-Winter 2018 collection & KENZO – La Collection Memento N°3. It's tough to be a teenager. Romance issues. Budding sexuality. Unfortunate haircuts. And don't forget the perpetual angst and striving to be cool. These issues are all present in "The Everything" but it's a particularly arduous period for the sibling characters in the film. They also must deal with burgeoning superpowers – and ones that aren't particularly useful. (c) kenzo.com
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A Boy. A Girl. A Dream
Title: A Boy. A Girl. A Dream
Released: January 22, 2018
Type: Movie
On the night of the 2016 Presidential election, Cass, an L.A. club promoter, takes a thrilling and emotional journey with Frida, a Midwestern visitor. She challenges him to revisit his broken dreams - while he pushes her to discover hers.
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Title: Insecure
Character: Lawrence
Released: October 9, 2016
Type: TV
Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
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Like Cotton Twines
Title: Like Cotton Twines
Character: Micha Brown
Released: June 1, 2016
Type: Movie
An American volunteer teaching in a school in Africa must save one of his students, a 14 year old girl from religious slavery.
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Breaking Through
Title: Breaking Through
Character: Quinn
Released: August 19, 2015
Type: Movie
When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
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Title: The Late Late Show with James Corden
Character: Self - Guest
Released: March 23, 2015
Type: TV
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
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November Rule
Title: November Rule
Character: James Avedon
Released: February 14, 2015
Type: Movie
Up-and-coming sports shoe entrepreneur Steve, who is still reeling from the death of his dad, has made a "November rule" in order to keep his distance from the women who seem to be getting too serious about their relationship. Every November 1st, Steve makes up a whopping lie in order to break up with his current girlfriend. However, this year, when he gives the beautiful Leah her walking papers, he realizes his immature and arbitrary rule has just lost him the woman of his dreams. But whether he can win Leah back seems increasingly doubtful, especially after she starts dating pro sports star, James Avedon.
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My Favorite Five
Title: My Favorite Five
Character: Jonathan Colburn
Released: January 6, 2015
Type: Movie
Hailey is a conceited, professional woman and self-proclaimed serial dater with no interest in marriage. She believes no one man can possess all five of her most coveted qualities. She dates different men who possess diverse qualities, until she meets the one guy who seemingly has it all.
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Dear Secret Santa
Title: Dear Secret Santa
Character: Brad
Released: December 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Beverly Hills banker/workaholic Jennifer comes home to her small Northern California town just before Christmas when her dad, Ted, takes a bad fall while putting up decorations. While home, Jenny begins getting romantic Christmas cards from an unknown admirer, who turns out to be her old neighbor and the unrealized love of her life, Jack. There's just one problem - Jack died in a car accident three years ago.
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Title: Masters of Sex
Character: Dr. Cyril Franklin
Released: September 29, 2013
Type: TV
William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.
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Movie 43
Title: Movie 43
Character: Lucious (segment "Victory's Glory")
Released: January 24, 2013
Type: Movie
Fifteen directors and an all-star cast created this twisted comedy that follows three teens on the hunt for the world's most banned film.
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Triple Standard
Title: Triple Standard
Character: Lewis
Released: August 13, 2010
Type: Movie
A homophobic ex-basketball star is forced to face the reality that he himself is gay.
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Title: iCarly
Character: Friend #1
Released: September 8, 2007
Type: TV
Watch Carly, Sam, and Freddie, as they try to balance their everyday 8th grade lives with their newfound fame managing and starring in the most awesome show on the web.
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Title: The Game
Character: Bryce Westbrook
Released: October 1, 2006
Type: TV
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
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Title: Grey's Anatomy
Character: DJ
Released: March 27, 2005
Type: TV
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
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Title: NCIS
Character: Tommy Hill
Released: September 23, 2003
Type: TV
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
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Lemonade
Title: Lemonade
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A struggling theatre director battles his shortcomings and insecurities after falling in with a girl he considers 'out of his league' in a hilarious tale of finding - and keeping - love.
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Shoot
Title: Shoot
Character: Hank Banks/Frank Banks
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
An absurdist short inspired by real events, follows two renowned auction houses, Chirstees and Brothabees, as they battle for a $20m art collection owned by Mr. Song, CEO of Centro Plinko Corporation.