American actor Lee Thompson Young had an estimated net worth of $250 thousand. He was best recognized for playing the title character on The Famous Jett Jackson. He was also noted for his appearance on Friday Night Lights as Chris Comer. Prior to his death, Young's last starring role was on Rizzoli & Isles, a police drama series on TNT where he played the role of Barry Frost.

Young was born on February 1, 1984 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. At age 29, he was found dead in his apartment due to a gunshot wound consistent with a self-inflicted shot. It was found out later that he had been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder

On the big screen, he has appeared in a few films, including Friday Night Lights, Akeelah and the Bee, The Hills Have Eyes 2, Mano, Bastard, and Just an American. Young was also known for his recurring appearances on several TV programs, which include The Guardian, Xiaolin Showdown, South Beach, Smallville, Scrubs, and FlashForward.