Jason Matthew Smith (born November 8, 1972) is an American film and television actor. Background Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was raised in the mid-west with his three siblings and parents, and a pig farm. He lived in Cincinnati through high school and while earning his Bachelor of Fine Art in acting from the University of Cincinnati. He then earned a Master of Fine Arts in acting from the Northern Illinois University. His acting career began when he moved to Los Angeles in 2000. Filmography Film Television External links Living people 1972 births African-American male actors American male film actors American male television actors University of Cincinnati alumni Northern Illinois University alumni 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American people