Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jay Ellis
Discover the career path of Jay Ellis, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jay Ellis is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He gained initial recognition on BET's series *The Game*, but his breakout role was as Martin "Lawrence" Walker in HBO's *Insecure*, for which he won an NAACP Image Award. Ellis has also transitioned to film, starring in the horror film *Escape Room* and appearing in the blockbuster *Top Gun: Maverick*.
2005: Early TV Appearances
In 2005, Jay Ellis began his professional acting career with brief appearances in single episodes of the television series Invasion and Related.
2011: Appearance on Grey's Anatomy
In 2011, Jay Ellis made an appearance on the series Grey's Anatomy.
2012: Appearances on NCIS and How I Met Your Mother
In 2012, Jay Ellis made appearances on the series NCIS and How I Met Your Mother.
2013: Major Role in The Game
In 2013, Jay Ellis had his first major acting role, starring in BET's series The Game.
August 2015: Joined Cast of Insecure
In August 2015, it was announced that Jay Ellis joined the cast of HBO's comedy series Insecure.
October 2016: Insecure Premiered
In October 2016, HBO's comedy series Insecure premiered, featuring Jay Ellis in the role of Lawrence Walker.
2016: Role in Insecure
In 2016, Jay Ellis began his role as Martin "Lawrence" Walker in the HBO series Insecure.
2017: Partnered with amfAR
In 2017, Jay Ellis partnered with leading HIV/AIDS research organization, amfAR.
2019: Starred in Escape Room
In 2019, Jay Ellis starred in the horror film Escape Room.
December 2, 2020: Archived Podcast
The Untold Story: Policing, hosted by Jay Ellis, was archived on December 2, 2020.
2021: Insecure Ended
In 2021, Jay Ellis' role as Martin "Lawrence" Walker in the HBO series Insecure ended.
2022: Appearance in Top Gun: Maverick
In 2022, Jay Ellis appeared in Top Gun: Maverick.
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