Jay Ellis
ActingAbout Jay Ellis
Wendell Ramone "Jay" Ellis Jr. (born December 27, 1981) is an American actor. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he started with modeling, before moving to Los Angeles and starting his acting career. In 2013, he received his first major role on BET's series The Game. In 2015, he joined the cast of HBO's series Insecure, which premiered in 2016. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jay Ellis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jay Ellis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jay Ellis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jay Ellis's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Jay Ellis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Like Cotton Twines, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jay Ellis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jay Ellis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jay Ellis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Freaky Tales | Sleepy Floyd | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Gutter | Lil Patience | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Somebody I Used to Know | Sean | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Insecure: The End | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Thirsty | Young Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Escape Room | Jason Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Last Days of TJ Staggs | Executive | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | In a Relationship | Dexter | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Boy. A Girl. A Dream | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Like Cotton Twines | Micha Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Breaking Through | Quinn | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | November Rule | James Avedon | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | My Favorite Five | Jonathan Colburn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Dear Secret Santa | Brad | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Lucious (segment "Victory's Glory") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Triple Standard | Lewis | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Shoot | Hank Banks/Frank Banks | Flop | Similar → |
Jay Ellis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jay Ellis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Ellis is "Like Cotton Twines" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Jay Ellis acted in?
Jay Ellis has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jay Ellis?
Other notable films include "Top Gun: Maverick", "A Boy. A Girl. A Dream", and "Escape Room".