Wendell Ramone Ellis Jr., professionally known as Jay Ellis (born December 27, 1981 in Sumter, South Carolina) is an American actor and model.
He is best known for his roles in The Game and Insecure.
Selected Filmography
Film
- Movie 43 (2013) - Lucious
- In A Relationship (2018) - Dexter
- Escape Room (2019) - Jason Walker
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Reuben "Payback" Fitch
- Somebody I Used to Know (2023) - Sean
Television
- The Game (2013–2015) - Bryce "Blueprint" Westbrook, main role
- Insecure (2016–2020) - Martin “Lawrence” Walker, main role (season 1-2); guest role (season 3, 17 episodes, season 4)
- Mrs. America (2020) - Franklin Thomas, recurring role
- History of the World Part II (2023) - Jesus of Nazareth
