Webgrey’s anatomy actor jesse williams was awarded bet’s humanitarian award on sunday night. The outspoken human rights activist—who executive produced. Webgrey's anatomy actor jesse williams tackled black rights and racism during his bet awards speech on sunday night. He was collecting the humanitarian award at. Webactor and activist jesse williams says he believes his efforts are making a difference but gives credit to those who inspire him, among them black women and the black lgbtq community. Web'grey's anatomy' star jesse williams spoke of his work as an actor and activist and lessons learned from norman lear at the hrts foundation gala. Webin the wake of the ‘grey’s anatomy’ actor’s powerful bet awards speech, we dig into his long, profound, and tireless history of working for social justice and equality. Webgrey’s anatomy actor jesse williams was awarded bet’s humanitarian award on sunday night. The outspoken human rights activist—who executive produced. The cabin in the woods. Jesse wesley williams born august 5, 1981 is a former high school teacher and activist turned actor/director. Webjesse wesley williams born august 5, 1981 is a former high school teacher and activist turned actor/director. He's best known for his role as dr. Jackson avery on the abc.