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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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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. Jay Ellis. Courtesy of Kris Evans.
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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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Dec 27, 2021 · After five seasons, Lawrence (Jay Ellis) and Issa (Issa Rae) get back together in the “Insecure” series finale. (Raymond Liu / HBO) By Ashley Lee Staff Writer. Dec. 26, 2021 7:45 PM PT. The...
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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.
Now an actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Ellis is best known for his role as Lawrence on HBO’s Insecure, for which he won an NAACP Image Award. He appeared alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick.
