Jay Ellis Bio | Wiki
Jay Ellis (Real Name: Wendell Ramone) is a famous American actor who started with modeling, prior to moving to Los Angeles and beginning his acting career. He earned his first major role on BET’s series The Game in 2013. Jay came to the cast of HBO’s series Insecure in 2015 which premiered in 2016. In addition, Jay also had a lead role in the horror film Escape Room (2019) and will be in the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick.
Jay Ellis Age
Jay was born on December 27, 1981, in Sumter, South Carolina, in the United States. He is 42 years old. Jay celebrates his birthday on December 27, every year.
Jay Ellis Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Jay stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( approx 1.88m ).
Jay Ellis Family
He was born in Sumter, South Carolina. Jay’s dad named served for the Air Force, while his mom Paula Bryant-Ellis, served as a finance executive. Jay is the only child of the family.
Jay Ellis Wife | Girlfriend | Baby
Jay is happily married to his wife Nina Seničar a Serbian actress and model based in Los Angeles. The pair married in 2022. Jay and his lovely wife have a baby girl named Nora Grace who was born in November 2019. His wife Nina has been seen in various Hollywood movies, including Papillon (2017) and Mayhem (2017), and many Italian film and television productions.
Jay Ellis Education
He studied at 12 schools in 13 years, before attending Concordia University in Oregon. During his time at Concordia University in Oregon, Jay used to play basketball.
Jay Ellis Actor
He served as a public relations intern for the Portland Trail Blazers during their infamous “Jail Blazers” era. Following finishing his internship, Jay switched his focus to modeling and began serving with Portland-based sportswear companies like Nike, Adidas as well as Columbia Sportswear.
Jay went to Los Angeles in 2014 to focus on his acting career. Jay launched his career as a professional actor in 2005 when he appeared briefly in single episodes of the television series Invasion and Related. In addition, Jay made appearances on the series Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, and How I Met Your Mother in 2011-2012.
Jay’s first major acting role was in 2013, starring in BET’s series The Game. It was announced in August 2015, that Ellis has joined the cast of HBO’s comedy series Insecure, which premiered in October 2016. Jay plays the role of Lawrence Walker, who has a long-term relationship with the main character Issa Dee played by Issa Rae. In his work on the show, Jay earned the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award at the 49th NAACP Image Awards. Jay will be acting in the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick.
Jay Ellis Movies
– Escape Room (2019)
– Thirsty (2019)
– A Boy. A Girl. A Dream: Love on Election Night (2018)
– Like Cotton Twines (2016)
– Insecure
– Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
– Somebody I Used to Know
– Breaking Through
– Shortwave
– In a Relationship
– November Rule
– My Favorite Five
– Dear Secret Santa
Jay Ellis Net Worth
Jay gets his wealth from his work as an actor who started with modeling, before moving to Los Angeles and beginning his acting career. Therefore, Jay has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Jay’s net worth is $3 million.
How Old Is Jay Ellis
Jay is a 42-year-old who was born on December 27, 1981, in Sumter, South Carolina, in the United States. Jay celebrates his birthday on December 27, every year.
How Tall Is Jay Ellis
Jay is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( approx 1.88m ).
Is Jay Ellis Married
Yes. Jay married his wife Nina Seničar a Serbian actress and model based in Los Angeles. The pair married in 2022 and has a baby girl named Nora Grace.
Jay Ellis Social Media Account
Instagram – jayrellis