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Jayson Warner Smith is a talented actor, born and raised in Atlanta, who has been actively involved in the entertainment industry since a young age. He started his career in theatre at the tender age of nine and has since appeared in a play, TV show, or film almost every year of his life. Jayson's passion for acting stems from his love for collaborating with other artists to create something new, which brings him immense joy.
Throughout his career, Jayson has built a reputation as a versatile actor, taking on various roles in film and television. He has performed supporting and leading roles in numerous projects, including the 2011 remake of Footloose, which marked a significant turning point in his career. Since then, he has appeared in a wide range of films and TV shows, such as Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Outer Banks, Anchorman II, The Vampire Diaries, 99 Homes, Mississippi Grind, 42, Sleepy Hollow, One Mississippi, Queen America, Candy, and NCIS: New Orleans.
Jayson is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the Savior Gavin on The Walking Dead and the despicable death-row serial killer Wendall Jelks on Rectify. He has also ventured into executive producing, bringing the short film "Chipper" to life in 2022, which won multiple awards during its festival run and is now available on Vimeo and YouTube.
In addition to his acting credits, Jayson has performed major supporting roles in films such as The Book of Love, Christine, The Birth of a Nation, American Made, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Emancipation. He currently resides in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, with his wife Lisa and their cats Walter and Simon. When not acting, Jayson teaches acting in Atlanta and is represented by The Alexander White Agency in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
