History of Jay Ellis in Timeline
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*.
5 hours ago : Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur to star in 'Duke & Roya' Off-Broadway.
Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur will star in 'Duke & Roya' Off-Broadway. The play is written by Charles Randolph-Wright and marks a New York premiere for both actors.
December 27, 1981: Jay Ellis Born
On December 27, 1981, Wendell Ramone "Jay" Ellis Jr. was born.
2004: Moved to Los Angeles
In 2004, Jay Ellis moved to Los Angeles to focus on his acting career.
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.
2015: Relationship with Nina Seničar
In 2015, Jay Ellis began a relationship with Serbian model and actress Nina Seničar.
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.
November 2019: Birth of Daughter Nora
In November 2019, Jay Ellis and Nina Seničar's daughter, Nora, was born.
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.
July 9, 2022: Married Nina Seničar
On July 9, 2022, Jay Ellis married Nina Seničar in Italy.
2022: Appearance in Top Gun: Maverick
In 2022, Jay Ellis appeared in Top Gun: Maverick.
July 11, 2024: Birth of son Noa
On July 11, 2024, Jay Ellis and Nina Seničar's son, Noa, was born.
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