American actor Jesse L. Martin is perhaps most well known for his role of Detective Joe West on The Flash. Martin’s salary per episode was $100,000, however it is now likely closer to $150,000. As of 2023, Jesse L. Martin’s net worth is an estimated $5 million.
Martin was born January 18, 1969 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He currently lives in New York City. He studied Tisch School of the Arts’ Theatre Program at New York University. Originally, he played on stage in theaters and this theater acting based came through clearly in his appearance as Tom Collins in the Musical/Drama, Rent (2005). His career in TV started in mid-nineties with roles on New York Undercover and 413 Hope St.
Some of his more notable movie appearances are in Peter and Vandy, Puncture, and Joyful Noise. However, he was relatively unknown until he received one of the lead roles in sci-fi series, The Flash. The show that started in 2014 continues and his earnings are estimated as being a major contributing factor to his net worth.
Although most of his income comes from his acting, Martin has also worked as a co-producer, as well. he co-produced Fully Committed, a show about a waiter in an upscale restaurant. He is also very good at singing, a skill that has helped him get addition roles and something that he picked up all those years ago as a theater actor.
