Jesse Williams, 1981
Actors · August 5, 1981
Jesse Williams
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Jesse Williams is 44 years old, born August 5, 1981 in United States · Leo.
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About
Jesse Williams built a decade-long career on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Jackson Avery, expanding into film, directing, and Broadway. Born August 5, 1981, in the US, the Leo actor has moved between prestige projects—voicing Markus in Detroit: Become Human, producing the Oscar-winning short Two Distant Strangers, and earning a Tony nomination for Take Me Out. His work spans acting, directing, and producing across screen and stage.
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Biography
Jesse Wesley Williams is best known for playing Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy from 2009–22 and again in 2024–25. Beyond the medical drama, he appeared in The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and The Butler (2013), and provided voice acting and motion capture for Markus in Detroit: Become Human (2018). Williams served as executive producer of the Academy Award–winning short Two Distant Strangers (2020) and the Tony Award–winning revival of Take Me Out (2022), where he also acted and received a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
Born August 5, 1981, Williams is a Leo—a sign often associated with creative boldness and commanding presence on stage and screen. His life-path number is 5, reflecting adaptability and the ability to navigate multiple creative disciplines. As an American actor, director, and producer, Williams has demonstrated range across television, film, theater, and interactive media. His dual citizenship and consistent work in major prestige projects underscore his standing in entertainment.
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Trivia
- Williams played Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy for 13 seasons before reprising the role in 2024–25.
- He provided motion capture and voice acting for the android Markus in Detroit: Become Human, a branching-narrative video game.
- Williams was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in the 2022 revival of Take Me Out.
- He executive produced Two Distant Strangers, which won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2020.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jesse Williams reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jesse Williams?
- Jesse Williams is 44 years old (born August 5, 1981).
- When is Jesse Williams's birthday?
- Jesse Williams was born on August 5, 1981.
- What is Jesse Williams's zodiac sign?
- Jesse Williams is a Leo, born August 5, 1981.
- What is Jesse Williams's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jesse Williams was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Jesse Williams from?
- Jesse Williams is from United States.
- What does Jesse Williams do?
- Jesse Williams is a actor.
- Is Jesse Williams still alive?
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