Birthday:
10-01-1986
(38 years)
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Jurnee Diana Smollett (born October 1, 1986) is an American actress. Smollett began her career as a child actress appearing on television sitcoms, including On Our Own (1994–1995) and Full House (1992–1994).
As an adult, Smollett has starred in the films The Great Debaters (2007), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013), and Birds of Prey (2020). Her television roles include the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights (2009–2011), the HBO fantasy horror drama True Blood (2013–2014), the WGN America period drama Underground (2016–2017), and the HBO horror drama Lovecraft Country (2020). For the latter, she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
As an adult, Smollett has starred in the films The Great Debaters (2007), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013), and Birds of Prey (2020). Her television roles include the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights (2009–2011), the HBO fantasy horror drama True Blood (2013–2014), the WGN America period drama Underground (2016–2017), and the HBO horror drama Lovecraft Country (2020). For the latter, she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
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Sunflower
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Two women struggle to escape from a deranged college professor who holds them hostage on a remote sunflower farm.
A Night at the Academy Museum
Act like Self
event2021 star_border 7
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Exclusive look at the movies' 120-year history as well as an insight into the largest institution in the U.S. dedicated to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking.
Gridiron Gang
Act like Danyelle Rollins
event2006 star_border 7
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Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together.
Roll Bounce
Act like Tori
event2005 star_border 6.7
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In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.
The Burial
Act like Mame Downes
event2023 star_border 7.1
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When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.
Eve's Bayou
Act like Eve Batiste
event1997 star_border 6.4
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Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.
The Order
Act like Joanne Carney
event2024 star_border 6.7
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A string of violent robberies in the Pacific Northwest leads veteran FBI agent Terry Husk into a white supremacist plot to overthrow the federal government.
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
Act like Judith
event2013 star_border 6.6
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Judith has known her husband Brice since they were children, but now their marriage is growing stale. Having just completed her graduate work in psychotherapy, she's eager to begin a career as a marriage counselor. She takes an internship at a matchmaking firm for millionaires and meets Harley, a charismatic billionaire investor who makes no effort to hide his attraction to Judith. Although quite resistant at first, eventually Judith succumbs to his charms, placing her marriage in jeopardy and forever altering the course of her life.
Ruby's Bucket of Blood
Act like Emerald Delacroix
event2001 star_border 6.1
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A Louisiana juke joint owner loses her star entertainer and hires a white singer to fill in.
We Grown Now
Act like Dolores
event2024 star_border 6.7
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In 1992 Chicago, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.
Selma, Lord, Selma
Act like Sheyann Webb
event1999 star_border 7.1
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In 1965 Alabama, an 11 year old girl is touched by a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. and becomes a devout follower. But her resolution is tested when she joins others in the famed march from Selma to Montgomery.
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 4
Act like Gaia
event2012
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Captain Planet stars in a horrible film as human action hero, Croc Peterson... Then turns everyone into trees.
The Great Debaters
Act like Samantha Booke
event2007 star_border 7.2
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The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.
Hands of Stone
Act like Juanita Leonard
event2016 star_border 6.6
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The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
Beautiful Joe
Act like Vivien Mason
event2000 star_border 5.4
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A bad girl becomes a con artist, gets into trouble with the mob and taps a nice-guy florist for help.
Jack
Act like Phoebe
event1996 star_border 6.3
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Jack Powell suffers from an affliction that makes him grow four times faster than normal, so the 10 year old boy looks like a 40 year old man. After years of being tutored at home, Jack convinces his overprotective parents to send him to public school. The children don't know what to make of Jack, but with the help of his fifth-grade teacher, he makes an effort to win them over.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Act like Dinah Lance / Black Canary
event2020 star_border 6.9
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Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord.
One Last Thing
Act like Lucy
event2018 star_border 6.5
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Dylan Derringer, a lonely dentist in Florida, is confronted by a figure from the past bringing news that sends him on an eventful and ultimately life-altering journey of discovery.
Sunday in Paris
Act like Alison Chase
event1991
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A pilot for an unsold NBC series. A single woman with three children realizes that her family has lost sight of their values and gives up her career as a daytime-drama actress in New York to move back with her extended family on their Texas farm.
Spiderhead
Act like Lizzy
event2022 star_border 5.8
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A prisoner in a state-of-the-art penitentiary begins to question the purpose of the emotion-controlling drugs he's testing for a pharmaceutical genius.
Lou
Act like Hannah
event2022 star_border 6.5
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A young girl is kidnapped during a powerful storm. Her mother joins forces with her mysterious neighbour to set off in pursuit of the kidnapper. Their journey will test their limits and expose the dark secrets of their past.
Sofia the First: Forever Royal
Act like Chrysta (voice)
event2018 star_border 9.5
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As Sofia, and her siblings Amber and James, prepare for their graduation from Royal Prep Academy, Sofia is called back to the Mystic Isles to face an evil witch named Vor, who is trying to take over the kingdom of Enchancia.
Martin
Act like Little Girl #1 (1 ep.)
event1992 star_border 7.6
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Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
House
Act like Tracy (1 ep.)
event2004 star_border 8.6
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Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
Grey's Anatomy
Act like Beth Monroe (2 ep.)
event2005 star_border 8.2
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Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Friday Night Lights
Act like Jess Merriweather (26 ep.)
event2006 star_border 8
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The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
Full House
Act like Denise (11 ep.)
event1987 star_border 7.5
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After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Act like Denise Frazer (4 ep.)
event1992 star_border 6.5
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from 1992 to 1997, starring Mark Curry and Holly Robinson. The show took place in Curry's hometown of Oakland, California. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper was produced by Jeff Franklin Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, and also became produced by Bickley-Warren Productions by the third season.
The show originally aired on Tuesdays in prime time after sister series Full House. The show found its niche as an addition to the already successful TGIF Friday night lineup on ABC, and was part of the lineup from September 1993 to May 1996, before moving to Saturdays for its fifth and final season.
ER
Act like Romy (1 ep.)
event1994 star_border 7.8
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ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
Wanda at Large
Act like Holly Hawkins (5 ep.)
event2003 star_border 7.2
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Wanda at Large is an American sitcom that ran for two seasons on the Fox network in 2003. The series was created by and stars comedian Wanda Sykes.
Out All Night
Act like Laquita (1 ep.)
event1992 star_border 8.5
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Out All Night is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 19, 1992 to July 9, 1993 for one season. The series stars Patti LaBelle, and was created by Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, and Rob Edwards.
On Our Own
Act like Jordee Jerrico (20 ep.)
event1994 star_border 6
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On Our Own is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1994 until April 14, 1995. The series stars Ralph Louis Harris and six real life siblings: Jazz, Jocqui, Jake, Jojo, Jurnee, and Jussie Smollett.
The series was created and executive produced by David W. Duclon, one of the executive producers of Family Matters. The series was also produced by Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, who developed the show. Suzanne dePasse and Suzanne Coston were additional executive producers, with Duclon's longtime colleague Gary Menteer acting as co-executive producer.
The series was produced by Miller-Boyett Productions, with associates Lightkeeper Productions and dePasse Entertainment. On Our Own was the first Miller/Boyett sitcom to be produced by Warner Bros. Television for its entire run.
The Defenders
Act like Lisa Tyler (18 ep.)
event2010 star_border 7.1
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The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
True Blood
Act like Nicole Wright (20 ep.)
event2008 star_border 7.6
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Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.
Do No Harm
Act like Abby Young (2 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.2
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Jason Cole, a brilliant neurosurgeon has to battle with his own alter-ego, Ian Price, in order to live a normal life in this modern take on Jekyll and Hyde.
Cosby
Act like Jurnee (8 ep.)
event1996 star_border 5.9
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Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program stars Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked with Cosby in the 1984–1992 NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Madeline Kahn portrayed their neighbor, Pauline, until her death in 1999.
The Mob Doctor
Act like Traci Coolidge (2 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6.5
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For most physicians, the Hippocratic oath is sacred. But for one Chicago doctor, who is indebted to the mafia, saving lives isn’t her only concern. The Mob Doctor is a fast-paced medical drama focusing on a young female surgeon caught between two worlds as she juggles her promising medical career with her family’s debt to Chicago’s Southside mob.
NYPD Blue
Act like Hanna (1 ep.)
event1993 star_border 7
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Police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.
Strong Medicine
Act like Ruby (1 ep.)
event2000 star_border 7.1
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The lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia.
Underground
Act like Rosalee (20 ep.)
event2016 star_border 6.7
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A group of slaves plan a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 5.4
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Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
(1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.2
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Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Parenthood
Act like Heather Hall (6 ep.)
event2010 star_border 7.4
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The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Act like Ali Baba (voice) (1 ep.)
event1995 star_border 6
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.
The Future Of
Act like Self - Narrator (voice) (12 ep.)
event2022 star_border 5.3
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With the help of industry experts, this innovative docuseries examines new and emerging technological trends to imagine revolutionary possibilities.
Lovecraft Country
Act like Letitia ‘Leti’ Lewis (10 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.1
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The anthology horror series follows 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Firebug
Act like Michelle (1 ep.)
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A troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 5.8
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After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Sofia the First
Act like Chrysta (voice) (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 7.2
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Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, this is the story of Princess Sofia, an adventurous little girl who is learning how to adjust to royal life after her mom marries the king and she becomes a princess overnight.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 6.8
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Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
The View
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event1997 star_border 4.5
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ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 4.8
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Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
Hot Ones
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 7.4
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The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.
The Twilight Zone
Act like Jasmine (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.7
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Tales of science fiction, fantasy and the occult, exploring humanity's hopes, despairs, prides and prejudices in metaphoric ways. Next stop ahead The Twilight Zone.
Sherri
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 4.2
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Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
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