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Wendell Ramone "Jay" Ellis Jr. (born December 27, 1981) is an American actor. In 2013, Ellis received his first major role on BET's series The Game. His role as Martin "Lawrence" Walker in the HBO series Insecure (2016-2021), earned him an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.
Jay Ellis is a versatile and accomplished performer who has starred in TV shows like Insecure, Mrs. America, and Grace and Frankie. He is also a producer, writer, and director of several projects, including the upcoming film Somebody I Used to Know.
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May 17, 2022 · Jay Ellis, known for HBO’s Insecure, is pushing his limits to become an action star on 'Top Gun: Maverick.' If only he can keep his lunch down.
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Jay Ellis is an actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who starred in The Game, Insecure, and other shows. Learn about his life, career, family, and achievements on IMDb.
- December 27, 1981
May 24, 2022 · Jay Ellis talks to The A.V. Club about his role as Payback in Top Gun: Maverick, the challenges of flying in F-18s and learning from Tom Cruise. He also reflects on the legacy of the Top Gun franchise and the importance of realism in the film.
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Oct 21, 2021 · GQ spoke to Ellis about his last days as Lawrence, fatherhood, and working with Tom Cruise on the forthcoming Top Gun: Maverick.
Dec 27, 2021 · The Times spoke with Ellis about filming the finale’s big reveals, learning from his character’s mistakes and facing fans who still aren’t Team Lawrence.
