Jessie T. Usher

Jessie Tacoma Usher Jr. (born February 29, 1992) is an American actor. He is known for playing Lyle on the series Level Up, Cam Calloway on the series Survivor's Remorse, and Reggie Franklin / A-Train in the superhero series The Boys (2019–2026). His film appearances include When the Game Stands Tall, Teenage (2013), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Shaft (2019), and Smile (2022).

Early life and education Usher was born the son of Jessie T. and Judith Usher in Silver Spring, Maryland. Usher showed an interest in acting at the age of five after his sister Jesstia booked a TV commercial. His first acting job was an Oscar Mayer commercial. In 2003, the family relocated to Los Angeles to help further Usher's career. He graduated from high school at the age of 15. Usher joined Alpha Gamma Sigma and studied culinary arts in community college.

Career

Usher's first professional acting job was in an episode of CBS's Without a Trace in 2005. In 2007, he appeared in an episode of the Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana.

In 2016, Usher appeared in Independence Day: Resurgence. Later that year, Usher co-starred in the Christmas themed comedy-drama Almost Christmas opposite Danny Glover and Kimberly Elise. In 2019, Usher played the lead in a sequel to the 1971 film Shaft, starring as the son of Samuel L. Jackson's character from the 2000 film, and the grandson of the original Shaft, played by Richard Roundtree.

In January 2018, it was announced that Usher has been cast as Reggie Franklin / A-Train in the Amazon Studios series The Boys, which is based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson comic book with the same name.

In April 2020, he starred with Camila Mendes in the Netflix film Dangerous Lies.

In September 2022, he appeared in the psychological horror film Smile.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes 2005 Without a Trace Malcolm Episode: "Neither Rain Nor Sleet" 2007 Hannah Montana Guy Episode: "Cuffs Will Keep Us Together"2008 Lincoln Heights Baby G Episode: "Glass House" Numbers Robber #1 Episode: "Frienemies"2009 The Mentalist Daniel Brown Episode: "Red Rum" Criminal Minds Daniel 2 episodes2010 Summer Camp R.J. Television film G.I. Joe: Renegades Ray Voice; episode: "The Anomaly" 2011 Level Up Lyle Hugginson Television film 2011–2013 Level Up Lyle Hugginson Main role 2014–2017 Survivor's Remorse Cam Calloway Main role 2019–2026 The Boys Reggie Franklin / A-Train Main role, 32 episodes 2020 MacGyver Vincent Broulee Episodes: "Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness" 2022 Tales of the Walking Dead Davon Episode: "Davon" 2023–2025 Gen V Reggie Franklin / A-Train 2 episodes 2025 Pulse Sam Elijah Main role, 10 episodes

Online + Year Title Role Notes 2021 Vought News Network: Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman Reggie Franklin / A-Train Guest role; web series promoting The Boys

Video games + Year Title Role Notes 2024 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Reggie Franklin / A-Train Playable DLC Character; Voice and Likeness