Jesse Williams is an American actor, director, producer, model, and activist who was born on August 5th, 1981. He has a net worth of $15 million and is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the popular ABC drama Grey's Anatomy. He has also played in films such as The Cabin in the Woods and The Butler. Additionally, he has lent his voice to motion capture work for Markus in the video game Detroit: Become Human. Before becoming an actor, Jesse was a high school teacher with a passion for activism, which resulted in him founding Forward Inc., a non-profit that provides education reform resources to underserved communities.