Lee Thompson Young
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Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984 – August 19, 2013) was an American actor who began his career as a teenager, playing the titular character on the Disney Channel television series The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001). As an adult, major roles included playing Chris Comer in the movie Friday Night Lights (2004) and Boston police detective Barry Frost on the TNT police drama series Rizzoli & Isles (2010–14).
Infobox
Born
(1984-02-01)February 1, 1984Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Died
August 19, 2013(2013-08-19) (aged 29)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place
Lakeview Memorial Gardens, York, South Carolina
Alma mater
University of Southern California
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1998–2013
Tables
Film · Filmography
2010
Bastard
Role(s)
Passenger 1
Notes
Short film
2012
Just an American
Role(s)
Curtiss Jackson
Notes
final role
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Friday Night Lights | Chris Comer | |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | Devon Anderson | |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes 2 | Delmar | |
| Mano | Machito | Short film | |
| 2010 | Bastard | Passenger 1 | Short film |
| 2012 | Just an American | Curtiss Jackson | final role |
Television · Filmography
2002
2003
2004
2004–2005
Role(s)
Xiaolin Showdown
Notes
Jermaine (voice)
2006
2006–2007; 2010
Role(s)
Smallville
Notes
Victor Stone/Cyborg
2008
Five Year Plan
Role(s)
Mutabi
Notes
TV Movie
2009
2009–2010
Role(s)
FlashForward
Notes
Al Gough
2010
2010–2014
Role(s)
Rizzoli & Isles
Notes
Det. Barry Frost
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998–2001 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Jett Jackson / Silverstone | Lead role (65 episodes) |
| 1999 | Johnny Tsunami | Sam Sterling | TV Movie |
| 2001 | Jett Jackson: The Movie | Jett Jackson / Silverstone | TV Movie |
| 2002 | Philly | Steven Hicks | Episode: "There's No Business Like No Business" |
| The Guardian | Levi Mooney | 5 episodes | |
| 2003 | Jake 2.0 | Prince Malik Namir | Episode: "The Prince and the Revolution" |
| The Jersey | Himself | Episode: "Origins: Part 2" | |
| 2004 | Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story | Charles Becnel | TV Movie |
| The Proud Family | Teen Bebe (voice) | Episode: "Twins to Tweens" | |
| 2004–2005 | Xiaolin Showdown | Jermaine (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Kevin Hill | Levi | Episode: "Homeland Insecurity" |
| 2006 | South Beach | Alex Bauer | 5 episodes |
| 2006–2007; 2010 | Smallville | Victor Stone/Cyborg | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Five Year Plan | Mutabi | TV Movie |
| Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Agent Stewart | Episode: "Heavy Metal" | |
| 2009 | Scrubs | Derek | 3 episodes |
| Lincoln Heights | Julian | Episode: "Bully for You" | |
| 2009–2010 | FlashForward | Al Gough | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | The Good Guys | Eric Williams | Episode: "Small Rooms" |
| The Event | Corporal Bell | 2 episodes | |
| 2010–2014 | Rizzoli & Isles | Det. Barry Frost | Main role (56 episodes) |
| 2012 | CSI: NY | Kelvin Moore | Episode: "Unwrapped" |
· Accolades
1999
Role(s)
Best Performance in a TV Drama or Comedy Series – Leading Young Actor
Notes
The Famous Jett Jackson
2001
Role(s)
Nominated
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1999 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Drama or Comedy Series – Leading Young Actor | The Famous Jett Jackson | Nominated |
| 2000 | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Leading Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Leading Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| Gemini Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Nominated |
References
- The Statehttps://web.archive.org/web/20131023015202/http://www.thestate.com/2013/08/19/2929113/lee-thompson-young-actor-and-columbia.html
- Film Referencehttp://www.filmreference.com/film/40/Lee-Thompson-Young.html
- The Sydney Morning Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/lee-thompson-young--brilliant-young-actor-and-a-gentle-soul-20130820-2s7wy.html
- Manohttp://cinema.theiapolis.com/movie-01H6/mano/
- The Las Vegas Sunhttp://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/19/actor-lee-thompson-young-found-dead-age-29/
- "Lee Thompson Young Ex-Disney Superstar Dead"http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/19/lee-thompson-young-dead-disney-dies-friday-night-lights-the-famous-jett-jackson-rizzoli-and-isles/
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/08/19/lee-thompson-young/2672055/
- "Former Disney Channel Star Lee Thompson Young Found Dead"https://web.archive.org/web/20130819183546/https://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/tv-news/report--former-disney-channel-star-lee-thompson-young-found-dead-182359895.html
- The New York Daily Newshttp://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/lee-thompson-young-suffered-bi-polar-disorder-article-1.1480009
- E!http://ca.eonline.com/news/455299/lee-thompson-young-s-death-certificate-released-suicide-confirmed
- E!http://www.eonline.com/news/452051/lee-thompson-young-memorial-held-angie-harmon-in-tears-at-service-for-rizzoli-isles-costar
- wistv.comhttp://www.wistv.com/story/25861144/family-breaks-silence-on-actor-lee-thompson-youngs-suicide