Jon Michael Hill
Biography
Jon Michael Hill is an American actor born on July 28, 1985, in Waukegan, Illinois. He gained recognition for portraying Detective Damon Washington in the ABC police drama Detroit 1‑8‑7 and later joined the CBS series Elementary as Detective Marcus Bell. Hill attended a summer drama program at Northwestern University before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. While in college he performed in stage productions of King Lear, Six Degrees of Separation and Ain’t Misbehavin’. During high school he played football and the saxophone. In 2009 he received a nomination for a Joseph Jefferson Award for his work in theater. His career includes credits across film and television.
Career overview
Jon Michael Hill is an American actor born on July 28, 1985, in Waukegan, Illinois. During his high‑school years he participated in football and played the saxophone, while also pursuing a summer drama program at Northwestern University. He later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois, where he performed in stage productions of King Lear, Six Degrees of Separation and Ain’t Misbehavin’. In 2009 he received a nomination for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor, reflecting his early recognition in theatre.
Hill’s television career includes a prominent role as Detective Damon Washington on the ABC police drama Detroit 1‑8‑7. He subsequently joined the cast of the CBS series Elementary, portraying Detective Marcus Bell. These recurring parts have established him as a regular presence in network crime and procedural dramas. Throughout his career he has accumulated a range of credits across film and television, with a total of thirteen listed acting credits in major databases. His work continues to be noted for its consistency in portraying law‑enforcement characters on mainstream American television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026) as Detective Baxter
- A Man in Full (2024) as Conrad Hensley
- As Easy As Closing Your Eyes (2024) Executive Producer
- Widows (2018) as Reverend Wheeler
- Pass Over (2018) as Moses
- The Good Fight (2017) as Jumaane Jenkins
- No Pay, Nudity (2016) as New Kid/Reginald
- In the Radiant City (2016) as Richard Gonzalez
- Standing8 (2015) as Abdul
- Elementary (2012) as Marcus Bell
- Elementary (2012) Director
- Person of Interest (2011) as Curtis
- Detroit 1-8-7 (2010) as Det. Damon Washington
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Tre Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jon Michael Hill best known for?
Jon Michael Hill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026), Widows (2018), The Good Fight (2017), Party Monster (2003).
When and where was Jon Michael Hill born?
Jon Michael Hill was born on July 28, 1985 in Waukegan - Illinois - USA.
How many credits does Jon Michael Hill have?
Jon Michael Hill has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Jon Michael Hill's background in cinema and television?
Jon Michael Hill is an American actor born on July 28, 1985, in Waukegan, Illinois. He gained recognition for portraying Detective Damon Washington in the ABC police drama Detroit 1‑8‑7 and later joined the CBS series Elementary as Detective Marcus Bell. Hill attended a summer drama program at Northwestern University b...