Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams plays Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy.

Biography
His mother is Swedish and a high school teacher and his father is American. He graduated from Temple University. Before he became an actor he was a highschool teacher.

Filmography

 * The Notorous Nine (2014)
 * Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013)
 * Snake and Mongoose (2013)
 * They Die by Dawn (short) (2013)
 * Rich Girl Problems (short) (2012)
 * The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
 * J.A.W. (short) (2011)
 * Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights (2010)
 * Brooklyn's Finest (2009)
 * The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)

Television

 * Grey's Anatomy (2009-)
 * Seattle Grace: Message of Hope (2010)
 * Beyond the Break (2009)
 * Washingtonienne (2009)
 * Greek (2008)
 * Law & Order (2006)

Notes and Trivia

 * He modeled for Kenneth Cole.
 * You can also see him in Rihanna's music video for Russian Roulette from her album Rated R.
 * He used to be a high school teacher before he got into acting.