Which actor portrays Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy?

Jesse Williams portrays Jackson Avery on Grey’s Anatomy.

Williams first appears as Jackson in season 6, when residents from Mercy West join Seattle Grace after the hospitals merge. Jackson initially enters the story as a surgical resident, and his arrival places him among a new group of doctors competing for cases, recognition, and professional opportunities.

The actor’s performance helped turn Jackson from a recurring newcomer into a major character. Williams became a series regular in season 7, and Jackson’s storylines expanded to include his training in plastic surgery, his complicated family legacy, and his relationships with April Kepner, Lexie Grey, and other doctors.

Viewers sometimes confuse the actors who play Jackson’s Grey’s Anatomy colleagues. Chris Carmack plays Atticus “Link” Lincoln, Giacomo Gianniotti plays Andrew DeLuca, and Jason George plays Ben Warren. None of those actors portrays Jackson Avery. Williams remained associated with the role for many seasons, including Jackson’s later move to Boston to lead the Catherine Fox Foundation.