History of Jefferson White in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 6, 2026

Jefferson White is an American actor known for his roles in popular television series. He is most recognized for portraying Jimmy Hurdstrom on the Paramount Network's Yellowstone. White has also appeared as Sean O'Neil in NBC's Chicago P.D. These roles have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary television acting.

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November 3, 1987: Jefferson White Born

On November 3, 1987, Jefferson White was born. He is an American actor known for his roles in Yellowstone and Chicago P.D.

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2012: Graduation from Iowa State University

In 2012, Jefferson White graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in performing arts, where he had participated in multiple productions, including his first leading role in The Pillowman.

2014: Television Debut on The Americans

In 2014, Jefferson White made his television debut on The Americans. He would also make appearances on shows like Elementary, Blue Bloods, How to Get Away with Murder, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

2018: Series Regular on Yellowstone

In 2018, Jefferson White became a series regular on season one of the Paramount Network series Yellowstone, playing a troubled cowboy called Jimmy.

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2020: Release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

In 2020, Suzanne Collins released The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the first prequel novel to the original The Hunger Games trilogy.

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2021: Nomination for Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2021, Jefferson White received a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his work on Yellowstone.

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September 2022: Portrayal of Sean O'Neil in Chicago P.D.

In September 2022, Jefferson White portrayed the character Sean O'Neil in the tenth season of NBC's Chicago P.D.

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2023: Role in Feature Film Eileen

In 2023, Jefferson White had a role in the feature film Eileen, which stars Anne Hathaway.

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2024: Role in Alex Garland Film Civil War

In 2024, Jefferson White appeared in the Alex Garland film Civil War.

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2024: Cameo Appearances in Yellowstone Season 5

In 2024, Jefferson White's character, Jimmy, made cameo appearances in the fifth season of Yellowstone.

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February 2025: Narrator for Sunrise on the Reaping

In February 2025, Jefferson White was announced as the narrator for the audio edition of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, which is the second prequel novel to The Hunger Games trilogy.