Jessie T. Usher

Jessie T. Usher Jr. stars as A-Train in the hit Amazon Original Series "The Boys", showcasing his portrayal of the super speedster character. Usher Jr. is an American actor with aspirations to expand his career into producing, directing, and writing. His beginnings in acting trace back to Washington D.C., where he started at the age of six in Broadway musicals like "Street Scene" and "Richard III."

Usher Jr.'s screen acting career commenced in 2005 with a guest appearance on "Without A Trace". He then appeared in multiple popular TV shows including "Hannah Montana", "Lincoln Heights", "Numb3rs", "The Mentalist", "Criminal Minds", and "Summer Camp". He first gained significant attention with his role as Lyle Hugginson in Cartoon Network’s "Level Up", which was later adapted into a 2011 film where he reprised his role. Usher Jr. rose to prominence with his starring role as Cam Calloway in the Starz original series "Survivor’s Remorse". His filmography includes roles in "When the Game Stands Tall", "Independence Day: Resurgence", and "Almost Christmas". Usher Jr. also demonstrated his versatility by voicing characters in series such as "G.I. Joe: Renegades".

In 2019, Usher Jr. took on the role of John ‘JJ’ Shaft Jr. in "Shaft", produced by New Line Cinema, marking a pivotal point in his career with a leading role. His recent projects include appearances in "The Banker" on Apple TV+ and "Dangerous Lies" on Netflix. Usher Jr. has also been recognized by the industry, featuring on Variety’s 2015 ‘Top 10 Actors to Watch’ and The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Next Gen 2017’ lists, highlighting his growing influence and potential in Hollywood.