Jussie Smollett

Actor and singer on Empire

Jussie Smollett - Actor and singer on Empire
Born

June 21st, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Gained recognition for portraying Jamal Lyon on the television series Empire. Smollett also released music, contributing to the soundtrack of the show. In 2019, Smollett was involved in a controversial legal case regarding an alleged hate crime, which garnered widespread media attention and legal scrutiny.

Portrayed Jamal Lyon on Empire

Released music contributing to Empire's soundtrack

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