Jesse Williams Discovers Performing Runs in the Family | Finding Your Roots | PBS

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3 ай бұрын

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Jesse Williams learns that his Swedish ancestor was a classically trained singer; a very successful one, in a time where opportunities for female performers where limited. She blazed a trail as a singer; but later in life she had to give up the big stage.
Jesse Williams made his Broadway debut in “Take Me Out” written by award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Scott Ellis. The Second Stage production debuted at the Helen Hayes theater in April 2022 to rave reviews. Williams was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance By An Actor In A Featured Role and the show won the Tony for Best Play Revival.
Most recently Jesse was seen in the Netflix romantic comedy, Your Place or Mine, alongside Reese Witherspoon, and he will next be seen in Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, alongside Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.
Williams spent 12 season playing ‘Dr. Jackson Avery’ on ABC’s hit series “Grey’s Anatomy” and has appeared in TV and films including The Cabin in the Woods, “Little Fires Everywhere,” “Lee Daniels’”, “The Butler”, “Band Aid”, “Selah and the Spades”.
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Finding Your Roots
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides influential guests deep into the branches of their family trees, revealing surprising stories of forgotten ancestors that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.

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@teresalegler2777
@teresalegler2777 2 ай бұрын
Amazing story! Thanks for sharing.
@Jas-sq5er
@Jas-sq5er 2 ай бұрын
Incredible !!
@generalu.gooshe
@generalu.gooshe 2 ай бұрын
That's so amazing. Honestly. When we investigate, we use either: recognition, or in-spection. You don't know what I'm saying, don't worry. How's that hand-written journal going?? :))
@emilytafe4830
@emilytafe4830 Ай бұрын
What a beautiful story ... a veritable Willa Cather novel !
@kaitsehay
@kaitsehay 2 ай бұрын
woww
@walidslimani
@walidslimani 2 ай бұрын
Markus , in disguise
@TheJuniorDeputyRookie
@TheJuniorDeputyRookie 4 күн бұрын
"It's deviant stop it !" 😂
@PatsySegars
@PatsySegars 2 ай бұрын
Do any American Indian show up in the ancestry?
@maureencora1
@maureencora1 28 күн бұрын
He Looks Just Like a Black Steve McQueen, May He R.I.P. Stay Healthy, My Friend. (smile)
@jeremydasneves6037
@jeremydasneves6037 2 ай бұрын
Them: Seems female performers were subject to their husband at that time. Also them: She continued with private performances and to teach music whilst having a family.
@brendakok7377
@brendakok7377 2 ай бұрын
There are always exceptions to every societal norm, and they are stating her experience not everyone else's.
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