Jessie T. Usher
An actor who brings a grounded intensity to roles ranging from sports dramas to the morally complex superhero satire of 'The Boys.'
Born 1992 (age 34)·American actor·Birthday: February 29·Millennials
Biography
Jessie T. Usher built his career with a steady, workmanlike approach, landing his first major role on the Disney XD series 'Level Up' before breaking out as Cam Calloway on the Starz basketball drama 'Survivor's Remorse.' In that role, he captured the pressures and privileges of a young athlete navigating sudden fame. His film work showcases versatility, from the inspirational football true story 'When the Game Stands Tall' to the blockbuster sequel 'Independence Day: Resurgence.' However, his defining role came when he was cast as A-Train, the super-speedster on Amazon's 'The Boys.' Usher imbues the character with a tragic, narcissistic, and ultimately vulnerable complexity, making a corrupt superhero strangely compelling. He holds his own in an ensemble of outsized performances, proving his skill at depicting characters whose public bravado masks deep-seated insecurity and fear.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jessie was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jessie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jessie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the lead role of Cam Calloway for four seasons on the Starz series 'Survivor's Remorse.'
- Plays the pivotal role of Reggie Franklin / A-Train in the critically acclaimed Amazon series 'The Boys.'
- Starred as the son of the original hero in the 2019 reboot of 'Shaft' alongside Samuel L. Jackson.
- Headlined the 2022 horror film 'Smile,' which became a major box office success.
Did You Know?
He is an avid gamer and has streamed gameplay online.
He performed many of his own stunts for his role in 'The Boys.'
His mother was a talent manager, which influenced his early interest in the industry.
“I try to find the truth in a character, the human being underneath the persona.”
