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Jesse L. Martin

Acting Born Jan 18, 1969 Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA 54 credits

Biography

Jesse Lamont Martin is an American actor and singer born January 18, 1969. He originated the role of Tom Collins in the Broadway musical Rent. Martin portrayed NYPD Detective Ed Green on Law & Order and played Captain Joe West on The Flash television series. His stage work includes originating significant Broadway roles, while his television career spans major network dramas. Martin's performances have appeared on both stage and screen, establishing him as a versatile performer in American theater and television. His Broadway debut came through originating the character of Tom Collins, and he later became known for portraying law enforcement characters on television.

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Known for

The Irrational

as Alec Mercer

The Irrational

2023

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Supergirl

as Joe West

The Flash

as Joe West

Smash

as Scott Nichols
Film

Puncture

as Daryl King
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Daily Politics

as Himself (uncredited)
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Tutti Frutti

as Judd
Film

Death Proof

as Self

Law & Order: Trial by Jury

as Ed Green
Film

Rent

as Tom Collins

Frequent co-stars

Sam Waterston 1 shared title
S. Epatha Merkerson 1 shared title
Jerry Orbach 1 shared title
Steven Hill 1 shared title
Leslie Hendrix 1 shared title
Fred Thompson 1 shared title
Chris Noth 1 shared title
Benjamin Bratt 1 shared title
Hugh Dancy 1 shared title
Odelya Halevi 1 shared title

Career timeline

PH-1
The IrrationalThe Irrational · ProducerRe:Uniting
The Kelly Clarkson ShowRent
How It Really HappenedThe Letter Carrier · DirectorThe Letter Carrier · StoryThe Letter Carrier · Executive ProducerThe Letter Carrier · Songs
SupergirlThe Fastest Man Alive
The Flash
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
SmashJoyful Noise
Puncture
F--k
The PhilanthropistBuffalo BushidoPeter and Vandy
Rent: Filmed Live on BroadwayA Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaMarvin Gaye: What's Going On
Andy Barker, P.I.The Cake Eaters
Rachael RayNo Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
Law & Order: Trial by JuryRent
The Tony Danza ShowA Christmas CarolApollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary SpecialSeason of Youth
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDeep in My HeartRestaurant
The ViewAlly McBeal413 Hope St.
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
New York Undercover
The X-FilesLate Night with Conan O'Brien
Law & Order
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Tony Awards
Guiding Light

Full filmography

  • PH-1 (2026) as Professor Huntley
  • The Irrational (2023) as Alec Mercer
  • The Irrational (2023) Producer
  • Re:Uniting (2023) as Michael
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
  • Rent (2019) as Self
  • How It Really Happened (2017) as Self - Host
  • The Letter Carrier (2017) Director
  • The Letter Carrier (2017) Story
  • The Letter Carrier (2017) Executive Producer
  • The Letter Carrier (2017) Songs
  • Supergirl (2015) as Joe West
  • The Fastest Man Alive (2015) as Self
  • The Flash (2014) as Joe West
  • Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives (2013) as Greg Cooke
  • Smash (2012) as Scott Nichols
  • Joyful Noise (2012) as Marcus Hill
  • Puncture (2011) as Daryl King
  • F--k (2010) as Jesse
  • The Philanthropist (2009) as Philip Maidstone
  • Buffalo Bushido (2009) as Shawn
  • Peter and Vandy (2009) as Paul
  • Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (2008) as Himself (uncredited)
  • A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) as Postal Worker
  • Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (2008) as Narrator
  • Andy Barker, P.I. (2007) as Detective Ed Green
  • The Cake Eaters (2007) as Judd
  • Rachael Ray (2006) as Self
  • No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006) as Self
  • Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Ed Green
  • Rent (2005) as Tom Collins
  • The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
  • A Christmas Carol (2004) as Ghost of Christmas Present / Ticket Seller
  • Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem (2004) as Self
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003) as Self
  • Season of Youth (2003) as Roc Williams
  • The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002) as Self
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Ed Green
  • Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (2000)
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Detective Ed Green
  • Deep in My Heart (1999) as Don Williams
  • Restaurant (1999) as Quincy
  • The View (1997) as Self
  • Ally McBeal (1997) as Dr. Greg Butters
  • 413 Hope St. (1997) as Antonio Collins
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Cast of Rent
  • New York Undercover (1994) as Mustafa Hawkins
  • The X-Files (1993) as Josh Exley
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • Law & Order (1990) as Ed Green
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
  • Guiding Light (1952) as Keith
  • Sexual Healing as Marvin Gaye