Jon Michael Hill is a talented American actor renowned for his compelling performances on both stage and screen. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Detective Damon Washington in the ABC police drama, *Detroit 1-8-7*, and he currently shines as Detective Marcus Bell in the CBS series *Elementary*.
Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Hill initially pursued interests in football and playing the saxophone during his high school years. However, his passion for acting led him to a summer drama program at Northwestern University, paving the way for his career in the performing arts. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois, where he showcased his talent in productions like *King Lear*, *Six Degrees of Separation*, and *Ain't Misbehavin'*.
Hill’s stage work has garnered critical acclaim, including a nomination for the Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in *The Tempest* at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 2009. In 2010, he received a Tony Award nomination for Male Supporting Actor for his role in *Superior Donuts*, alongside veteran actor Michael McKean. That same year, he stepped into the role of Detective Damon Washington and also portrayed Puck in the *Shakespeare in the Park* production of *A Midsummer Night's Dream*.
In addition to his notable roles, Hill has appeared in various television series, including *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, *Person of Interest*, and *Eastbound & Down*, solidifying his reputation as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.
Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Hill initially pursued interests in football and playing the saxophone during his high school years. However, his passion for acting led him to a summer drama program at Northwestern University, paving the way for his career in the performing arts. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois, where he showcased his talent in productions like *King Lear*, *Six Degrees of Separation*, and *Ain't Misbehavin'*.
Hill’s stage work has garnered critical acclaim, including a nomination for the Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in *The Tempest* at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 2009. In 2010, he received a Tony Award nomination for Male Supporting Actor for his role in *Superior Donuts*, alongside veteran actor Michael McKean. That same year, he stepped into the role of Detective Damon Washington and also portrayed Puck in the *Shakespeare in the Park* production of *A Midsummer Night's Dream*.
In addition to his notable roles, Hill has appeared in various television series, including *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, *Person of Interest*, and *Eastbound & Down*, solidifying his reputation as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.
