Joel Smollett
Joel Smollett is an American actor and writer. He is best known for his role as Jamal Lyon on the Fox drama series Empire. Smollett was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in a family of actors. He began his acting career at a young age and appeared in several stage productions before transitioning to television. Smollett is known for his advocacy on issues related to social justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
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