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Jill Scott
Acting

Jill Scott

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

4 Apr 1972

Age

54 Years

Born In

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Total Projects

49

Years Active

72 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.6 ★

Overview

Jill Heather Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. Scott made her film debut...

Filmography

Football Fantastics

tv

Football Fantastics

2025

Football Fantastics

as Jill Scott

Outlaw Johnny Black

movie

Outlaw Johnny Black

2023

Outlaw Johnny Black

as Maw Belle

The Weakest Link

tv

The Weakest Link

2021

The Weakest Link

as Self - Contestant

Abbott Elementary

tv

Abbott Elementary

2021

Abbott Elementary

as Jill Scott

Highway to Heaven

movie

Highway to Heaven

2021

Highway to Heaven

as Angela Stewart

Blankety Blank

tv

Blankety Blank

2021

Blankety Blank

as Self - Panellist

Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

tv

Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

2020

Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

VERZUZ

tv

VERZUZ

2020

VERZUZ

as Self

First Wives Club

tv

First Wives Club

2019

First Wives Club

as Hazel Rachelle

Tamron Hall

tv

Tamron Hall

2019

Tamron Hall

as Self

Black Lightning

tv

Black Lightning

2018

Black Lightning

as Lady Eve

Love Beats Rhymes

movie

Love Beats Rhymes

2017

Love Beats Rhymes

as Professor Dixon

Flint

movie

Flint

2017

Flint

as Nayyirah Shariff

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

movie

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

2016

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

as Self - Performer

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

movie

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

2015

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

as Self

With This Ring

movie

With This Ring

2015

With This Ring

as Viviane

black-ish

tv

black-ish

2014

black-ish

as Yaya

Get On Up

movie

Get On Up

2014

Get On Up

as DeeDee Brown

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Guest

Made in America

movie

Made in America

2013

Made in America

as Self

Baggage Claim

movie

Baggage Claim

2013

Baggage Claim

as Gail Best

Steel Magnolias

movie

Steel Magnolias

2012

Steel Magnolias

as Truvy

Why Did I Get Married Too?

movie

Why Did I Get Married Too?

2010

Why Did I Get Married Too?

as Sheila

Sins of the Mother

movie

Sins of the Mother

2010

Sins of the Mother

as Nona

Black Panther

movie

Black Panther

2010

Black Panther

as Storm

Black Panther

tv

Black Panther

2010

Black Panther

as Storm (voice)

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

tv

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

2009

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

as Mma Precious Ramotswe

Hounddog

movie

Hounddog

2008

Hounddog

as Big mma thorton

Fringe

tv

Fringe

2008

Fringe

as Simone

Jill Scott - Live in Paris

movie

Jill Scott - Live in Paris

2008

Jill Scott - Live in Paris

Why Did I Get Married?

movie

Why Did I Get Married?

2007

Why Did I Get Married?

as Sheila

Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests

movie

Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests

2006

Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests

as Self

The Reichen Show

tv

The Reichen Show

2005

The Reichen Show

as Self

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

movie

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

2005

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

as Self

Cavedweller

movie

Cavedweller

2004

Cavedweller

as Rosemary

Michael Jackson: The One

movie

Michael Jackson: The One

2004

Michael Jackson: The One

as Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

tv

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

movie

VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

2001

VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

as Self

Girlfriends

tv

Girlfriends

2000

Girlfriends

as Donna Williams

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

tv

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Janice Raleigh

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

The Chris Rock Show

tv

The Chris Rock Show

1997

The Chris Rock Show

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

tv

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

tv

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

The Oscars

tv

The Oscars

1953

The Oscars

as Self

Cowgirl's Last Ride

movie

Cowgirl's Last Ride

TBA

Cowgirl's Last Ride

as Cali

CineRaya

movie

Mahalia!

TBA

Mahalia!

as Mahalia Jackson

CineRaya

movie

Why Did I Get Married Again?

TBA

Why Did I Get Married Again?

as Sheila

CineRaya

movie

Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2

TBA

Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2

as Self

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