Jussie Smollett is an amazing actor and singer. His debut movie as a child artist started his stardom, with many other successful contributions coming from him. His acting skills have attracted many fans to join his social media accounts. His Instagram account comprises 4.4 million followers.
Who is Jussie Smollett?
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39 years old Smollett has marked his name with his amazing acting skills in the industry. The Mighty Ducks was the first comedy film where he acted and became a known name. He is an excellent American actor who gave a remarkable performance for his role in the television show Empire. The show was a hit and listed as a top 50 television show in the United States. Smollett has also starred as a guest in drama series like Underground where he appeared with his younger sister. Some of the films like science fiction ‘Alien Covenant’ in 2017 also showed his talent.
Smollett made a career in singing as well. He won millions of hearts with his charming voice and regularly uploads his songs on social media channels. He came up with his debut album Sum of My Music in 2018. His followers on Twitter have amounted to 1.2 million who are mostly youngsters. He is an activist as well. He defends racist victims, extends help to HIV patients, and advocates LGBT rights.
Quick Bio
| Birth Name | Jussie Smollett |
| Born | June 21, 1982 (Age 39) |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Singer, song-writer, Actor |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Country | California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 79 kg or 174 lbs |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexual Orientation | Gay |
| High School | Paramus Catholic High School |
| College | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Profile | |
| Genre | Hip-Hop |
| Works | The Mighty Ducks
Empire You’re So Beautiful |
Career
What is the success story of Jussie Smollett?
- Smollett started his career as a child artist in movies like ‘The Mighty Ducks’, in 1992, and North in 1994, and gained popularity. He also appeared in a sitcom with all his siblings from 1994-95 called On Our Own. He went out of the spotlight for a few years but returned strong in 2012 with his acting in a romantic-comedy-drama, The Skinny. He did a few other shows and then he got the role that made him very famous, the role of Jamal Lyon. This show called Empire was a Fox drama that aired for a few years.
- Smollett is a singer and his albums brought him good returns in the industry. In 2012, he came up with The Poisoned Hearts Club and released his debut album Sum of My Music in 2018 with his label Music of Sound. Moreover, he wrote songs for his show Empire as well, I Wanna Love You and You’re So Beautiful.
Personal Information
What is the physical appearance of Jussie Smollett?
- Smollett is a 5 ft 11 inches tall, dark and handsome personality weighing 79 kgs. His chest size is 43 inches with 15 inches biceps and 33 inches waist. He has a strong Athletic body and maintains a healthy diet with regular exercising.
- Smollett has dark brown eyes with matching curly short dark brown hair. He always has a beard with a slight mustache on his face.
Relationship
What is the relationship status of Jussie Smollett?
Smollett declared himself gay in 2015. He appeared in shows with Ellen DeGeneres in 2015 and another in 2016 where he said he considers himself gay. There are rumors that he is not single but there is no confirmation about his partner.
Net Worth
What is the net worth of Jussie Smollett?
With 1.5 million net worth, Smollett leads a luxurious life. Although he has been acting since his childhood, his acting in a television series, Empire, that ran from 2015-2019 brought him maximum fame and wealth. He worked in several movies and television shows. His career as a singer also brought him success.
Trivia
- Smollett starred with all his siblings in the sitcom On Our Own in 1994.
- He declared himself gay in 2015 in a show with Ellen DeGeneres, although as a young boy he had an interest in girls.
- Smollett’s role in Empire made him famous worldwide.
- Smollett was attacked in 2019 in Chicago possibly by two white men due to racist issues.
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