Jesse L. Martin Quotes

United States, Actor
January 18, 1969

Jesse Lamont Martin (né Watkins; January 18, 1969) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for originating the role of Tom Collins on Broadway in the musical Rent and his television roles as NYPD Detective Ed Green on Law & Order and Detective Joe West on The Flash.

Also known as Singer

The best decision I made at NYU was joining the Shakespeare ensemble. It literally led to everything I did after that. It gave me the kind of confidence I really needed.

Jesse L. Martin
- Decision
- Confidence
'Law & Order' was so very interesting to me because what I got to do was explore New York along with getting to work with some of the best actors New York City had to offer.

Jesse L. Martin
- Work
- Interesting
- Law

Shakespeare in the Park is one of the greatest gifts in New York City. You just have to wait for the tickets - and it's worth the wait.

Jesse L. Martin
- City
I want to be remembered as a great actor - and a shining example of humanity.

Jesse L. Martin
- Great
- Humanity
Teaching is a truly noble profession. It's sad the amount of responsibility that teachers have today. They're not only teaching kids: they're raising kids, policing kids - and they don't make a lot of money.

Jesse L. Martin
- Money
- Kids
- Today
As a student studying acting, I was always broke, so going to see any live theater was almost impossible.

Jesse L. Martin
- Live