Jesse L. Martin
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1969-01-18 (56 years old)
Place of Birth
Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA
Jesse L. Martin
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
Sexual Healing
as Marvin Gaye
(2023)
Re:Uniting
as Michael
(2019)
Rent
as Himself
(2013)
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
as Greg Cooke
(2012)
Joyful Noise
as Marcus Hill
(2011)
Puncture
as Daryl King
(2010)
F--k
as Jesse
(2010)
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots
as Self (voice)
(2009)
Peter and Vandy
as Paul
(2009)
Buffalo Bushido
as Shawn
(2008)
Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway
as Himself (uncredited)
(2008)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as Postal Worker
(2008)
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
as Narrator
(2007)
The Cake Eaters
as Judd
(2006)
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
as Himself
(2005)
Rent
as Tom Collins
(2004)
A Christmas Carol
as Ghost of Christmas Present / Ticket Seller
(2004)
(2003)
(2003)
Season of Youth
as Roc Williams
(2002)
(2000)
Restaurant
as Quincy
(2000)
(1999)
Deep in My Heart
as Don Williams
Crew
(2017)
The Letter Carrier
Director, Story, Executive Producer, Songs