Difference between revisions of "Jussie Smollett"
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Television and film actor. Television shows include 'Empire'. Notable as a child actor in the films 'The Mighty Ducks' (1992) and 'The North' (1994). Singer, released his debut album 'The Poisoned Hearts Club' (2012). | Television and film actor. Television shows include 'Empire'. Notable as a child actor in the films 'The Mighty Ducks' (1992) and 'The North' (1994). Singer, released his debut album 'The Poisoned Hearts Club' (2012). | ||
− | Smollett suffered a life-threatening attack in January 2019 | + | Smollett suffered a life-threatening attack in January 2019. Two men approached him outside a Chicago bar, allegedly yelled homophobic and racist slurs at him, throwing a noose around his neck as they beat and punched him. The incident received the widespread media attention that for many addressed the realities of discrimination against LGBTQ and black citizens in the United States. |
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== |
Revision as of 03:49, 2 February 2019
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1983 -
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Television and film actor. Television shows include 'Empire'. Notable as a child actor in the films 'The Mighty Ducks' (1992) and 'The North' (1994). Singer, released his debut album 'The Poisoned Hearts Club' (2012).
Smollett suffered a life-threatening attack in January 2019. Two men approached him outside a Chicago bar, allegedly yelled homophobic and racist slurs at him, throwing a noose around his neck as they beat and punched him. The incident received the widespread media attention that for many addressed the realities of discrimination against LGBTQ and black citizens in the United States.