Jon Michael Hill

Jon Michael Hill is an American actor best known for his roles as Detective Marcus Bell in the CBS series Elementary (2012–2019) and Detective Damon Washington in the ABC series Detroit 1-8-7 (2010–2011). He was born on July 28, 1985, in Waukegan, Illinois. Hill initially pursued football and the saxophone during high school before deciding to focus on acting. He attended a summer drama program at Northwestern University and later graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Hill has been recognized for his talent with nominations for a Joseph Jefferson Award and a Tony Award.