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Ethan Herisse  

Television & Stage Actor Best Known for Playing Young Yusef Salaam on "When They See Us"

Ethan Herisse is a television and stage actor who is best recognized for his performance as a young Yusef Salaam on the Netflix original series When They See Us. He is also known for having starred in small roles on a wide range of other television shows, including The Mindy Project, About a Boy, and Key & Peele.

Herisse made his acting debut in 2012 when he starred as Nate on the television series Go On. He gained further attention in 2013 when he landed a role on The Mindy Project as Jean Jean. Herisse also appeared as a guest on the XQ Super School Live program in 2017 when he talked with hosts of the program Jorge Diaz and Dytto. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.

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