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Jesse L. Martin

Bio: Jesse Lamont Martin (né Watkins; January 18, 1969) is an American actor and singer. He originated the role of Tom Collins on Broadway in the musical Rent and performed on television as NYPD Detective Ed Green on Law & Order and Captain Joe West on The Flash
Born: Sat, Jan 18 1969
Birthplace: Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA
Jesse L. Martin is 56 years old
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Poster of Re:Uniting
Re:Uniting
Jesse L. Martin was 54 in Re:Uniting as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2023
Poster of Rent
Rent
Jesse L. Martin was 50 in Rent as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 2019
Poster of Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
Jesse L. Martin was 43 in Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives as 'Greg Cooke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise
Jesse L. Martin was 42 in Joyful Noise as 'Marcus Hill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2012
Poster of Puncture
Puncture
Jesse L. Martin was 42 in Puncture as 'Daryl King'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of F--k
F--k
Jesse L. Martin was 41 in F--k as 'Jesse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2010
Poster of For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots
Jesse L. Martin was 40 in For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots as 'Self (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Buffalo Bushido
Buffalo Bushido
Jesse L. Martin was 40 in Buffalo Bushido as 'Shawn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 2009
Poster of Peter and Vandy
Peter and Vandy
Jesse L. Martin was 40 in Peter and Vandy as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2009
Poster of A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Jesse L. Martin was 39 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as 'Postal Worker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2008
Poster of Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway
Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway
Jesse L. Martin was 39 in Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2008
Poster of Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
Jesse L. Martin was 39 in Marvin Gaye: What's Going On as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of The Cake Eaters
The Cake Eaters
Jesse L. Martin was 38 in The Cake Eaters as 'Judd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 2007
Poster of No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
Jesse L. Martin was 37 in No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 2006
Poster of Rent
Rent
Jesse L. Martin was 36 in Rent as 'Tom Collins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Jesse L. Martin was 35 in A Christmas Carol as 'Ghost of Christmas Present / Ticket Seller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 2004
Poster of Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem
Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem
Jesse L. Martin was 35 in Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 2004
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Jesse L. Martin was 34 in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of Season of Youth
Season of Youth
Jesse L. Martin was 34 in Season of Youth as 'Roc Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 2003
Poster of The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Jesse L. Martin was 32 in The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 2002
Poster of Restaurant
Restaurant
Jesse L. Martin was 31 in Restaurant as 'Quincy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of Deep in My Heart
Deep in My Heart
Jesse L. Martin was 30 in Deep in My Heart as 'Don Williams'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1999
Poster of Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing
Jesse L. Martin will be 56+ in Sexual Healing as 'Marvin Gaye'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Irrational
The Irrational
Jesse L. Martin was 54+ in The Irrational as 'Alec Mercer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2023
Poster of How It Really Happened
How It Really Happened
Jesse L. Martin was 48+ in How It Really Happened as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 2017
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
Jesse L. Martin was 46+ in Supergirl as 'Joe West'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2015
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Jesse L. Martin was 45+ in The Flash as 'Joe West'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of Smash
Smash
Jesse L. Martin was 43+ in Smash as 'Scott Nichols'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 06 2012
Poster of The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
Jesse L. Martin was 40+ in The Philanthropist as 'Philip Maidstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 24 2009
Poster of Andy Barker, P.I.
Andy Barker, P.I.
Jesse L. Martin was 38+ in Andy Barker, P.I. as 'Detective Ed Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 15 2007
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
Jesse L. Martin was 37+ in Rachael Ray as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Jesse L. Martin was 36+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Ed Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Jesse L. Martin was 35+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jesse L. Martin was 32+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Detective Ed Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Jesse L. Martin was 30+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Detective Ed Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of 413 Hope St.
413 Hope St.
Jesse L. Martin was 28+ in 413 Hope St. as 'Antonio Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Jesse L. Martin was 28+ in Ally McBeal as 'Dr. Greg Butters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Jesse L. Martin was 28+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Jesse L. Martin was 27+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Cast of Rent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Jesse L. Martin was 25+ in New York Undercover as 'Mustafa Hawkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Jesse L. Martin was 24+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Jesse L. Martin was 24+ in The X-Files as 'Josh Exley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Jesse L. Martin was 21+ in Law & Order as 'Ed Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Jesse L. Martin was 19+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Jesse L. Martin was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Jesse L. Martin was 0+ in Guiding Light as 'Keith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 30 1952