Jesse Williams is an American actor, model, and activist, famous for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC Television series Grey's Anatomy. Williams is also known for The Cabin in the Woods and The Butler. Williams began his career as a Television actor in the 2006 TV series Law & Order. He made his debut in the feature film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Williams other notable works are Beyond the Break, The Washingtonienne, Money, and Brooklyn's Finest.