Jay Ellis Net Worth
$5 Million
Jay Ellis, whose real name is Wendell Ramone “Jay” Ellis Jr., is an American actor, producer, model, voice artist, theater performer, and social media celebrity. Jay Ellis has a $5 million net worth as of 2024.
His appearances in movies and TV shows contributed to his wealth, and he also earned money from promotional work, theater, magazine and brand modeling, and producing a number of projects.
Ellis is most recognized for playing the lead role of Bryce “Blueprint” Westbrook, a wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, in Mara Brock Akil’s original comedic drama sitcom, The Game, which aired on The CW and BET from 2013 to 2015. He starred as Quinn in John Swetnam’s directorial and screenplay-based American-English dance drama film named Breaking Through (2015).
Jay Ellis Wiki/Biography
Jay Ellis was born on December 27, 1981, and as of 2024, he is 42 years old. In Sumter, South Carolina’s Sumter County, Jay Ellis was born into a prosperous family in the United States.
He spent his whole youth in Sumter, and he has since resided in Charleston, South Carolina; Charleston County; Oregon; and Los Angeles, California. Ellis is of African American heritage and has a black ethnic background.
He holds US citizenship. He has a strong belief in Christianity and was born under the sign of Capricorn. Ellis started his academic career by enrolling in a nearby private school in South Carolina. He later enrolled in the local middle school to pursue higher education.
Due to his parent’s employment, Ellis attended 12 different schools during his 13 years of school. He later enrolled in Concordia University, a private Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) university in Portland, Oregon, where he played basketball and graduated with honors. Ellis relocated to Los Angeles in 2004, started performing the following year, and continued to do so full-time.
| Name | Jay Ellis |
| Full Name | Wendell Ramone “Jay” Ellis Jr. |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date of Birth | 27 December 1981 |
| Age | 42 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Sumter, South Carolina, United States |
| Currently Live In | Los Angeles, California |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Producer, Theatre Performer, Voice Artist and Social Media Personality |
| Debut | TV Series: Invasion (2005) Film: Triple Standard (2010) |
| Years Active | 2005 – Present |
| Famous Role | Bryce “Blueprint” Westbrook in the TV Series The Game (2013 – 2015) |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | African-American descent |
| Hometown | Sumter, South Carolina |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| School/High School | Local Middle School in South Carolina |
| College/University | Concordia University in Portland, Oregon |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Family, Wife & Relationships
Christian parents Wendell R. Ellis Sr. and Paula Bryant-Ellis welcomed Jay into the world. Both of his parents are African Americans. His mother, Paula, is a former financial professional who is currently a production executive in the entertainment industry.
His father, who served in the US Air Force for a number of years, has made several public appearances alongside him.
Jay Ellis Net Worth Growth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $5 Million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $4.5 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $4 Million |
| Net Worth in 2021 | $3.5 Million |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $3 Million |
| Net Worth in 2019 | $2 Million |
