Actor Jason George has been appointed to the Television Academy Foundation’s board of directors for a three-year term.
With a career spanning three decades in television, film and stage work, George is best known for his role as Dr. Ben Warren on Grey’s Anatomy, the hit ABC series created by Shonda Rhimes — now in its 22nd season. In 2018, Rhimes expanded his character in the spinoff series Station 19 where he continued to captivate audiences until 2024 while maintaining a presence on Grey’s Anatomy.
George’s additional acting credits include roles on Mistresses alongside Alyssa Milano, Playing the Field with Gerard Butler, With This Ring featuring Jill Scott, and Barbershop with Anthony Anderson and Ice Cube.
Beyond performing, George is dedicated to mentoring and inspiring future artists. He has lectured, hosted panels and delivered keynote speeches for at-risk youth groups, schools and universities, including the University of Virginia, his alma mater, and Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
George earned his Master of Fine Arts in acting from Temple University where he served on the board for the School of Communications and Theater. His passion for championing diversity in the arts is reflected in his service on the boards of SAG-AFTRA, the Motion Picture Television Fund NextGen committee and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. He also serves on the creative council of Everytown for Gun Safety and collaborates closely with Moms Demand Action and the bipartisan gun safety group 97Percent.
A longtime Television Academy Foundation advocate, George has participated in the College Television Awards and recently the Emmys Pickleball Slam fundraiser and Media Educators Conference.
“Jason George has been a dedicated supporter of the Foundation for years, giving his time, energy and passion to help us advance opportunities for aspiring television professionals from all backgrounds,” said Tina Perry, chair of the Television Academy Foundation. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to our board of directors where his commitment to our mission will help us make an even greater impact inspiring tomorrow’s Emmy winners today.”
“My mother was an educator. She taught children with disabilities while I was growing up in Virginia, and that mission of education is ingrained in me,” said George. “I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact the Foundation has on opening doors for students who dream of working in this industry, and I’m honored to help champion the next wave of storytellers who will shape the future of television.”
