Jesse L. Martin Biography
A native of Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States, Jesse L. Martin is an American singer and actor. 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.
Jesse L. Martin Age
Martin is 53 years old as of 2022. He was born on 18 January 1969 in Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 18 January every year.
Jesse L. Martin Height
Martin stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighs 181 lbs (82 kg).
Jesse L. Martin Education
Martin first attended the Buffalo School for Visual and Performing Arts. He then enrolled in an after-school drama program where he honed his acting skills and learned how to grow out of his shy shell. He then attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Jesse L. Martin Family
Martin was born to Virginia Price and Jesse Reed Watkins in Rocky Mount, Virginia. His father worked as a truck driver while his mother was a college counselor. However, he spent his childhood with three siblings and brothers. However, his parents divorced when he was a child and his mother remarried, and he adopted his stepfather’s surname.
Jesse L. Martin Wife
Martin was dating his ex-girlfriend Venessa Riding, but the two broke up due to unknown reasons. Since then, Jesse likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is under research. It is not known whether he is married, dating, or has any children.
Jesse L. Martin’s Net Worth
Martin has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2022.
Jesse L. Martin Flash
The Flash is a popular American superhero TV series about a forensic scientist named Barry Allen. Barry is accidentally struck by lightning in a horrible accident that leaves him unconscious for several months. However, his life takes a drastic turn after he starts discovering that he can run at great and incredible speeds. Jesse portrays the role of Joe West.
Jesse L. Martin Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal is a famous American comedy that aired on FOX TV for five seasons. The series follows a girl named Ally. She is really horrified and scared after confirming the fact that she will be working with her ex-boyfriend Billy in the same office. Unfortunately, Ally has never ever gotten over Billy. Therefore, it becomes a very terrible experience for Ally and her circle.
Jesse L. Martin Rent
Rent is a popular 2005 American musical drama film where Martin made his stage acting debut. Martin played the role of an anarchist, gay philosophy professor with AIDS, a former roommate of Maureen, Roger, Mark, Benny, and Angel’s love interest named Tom Collins,
Jesse L. Martin Tom Cavanagh
Jesse is an American actor and singer who made his first move as an actor by playing the role of Tom Collins in a broadway musical known as Rent. Jesse and Tom have been best friends since they met in 2002. The two have also co-starred in both Flash and Law & Order.
Jesse L. Martin Smash
Smash is a 2012 American musical drama that was originally created by Theresa Rebeck and Robert Greenblatt for NBC. The series follows a songwriting duo named Julia and Tom. The two-bag an opportunity to create another Broadway hit. However, creating their own path to the opening night isn’t easy when a tenacious producer known as Eileen joins their project.