Jill Scott
Scott was born on April 4, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up an only child in a North Philadelphia neighborhood, raised by her mother, Joyce Scott and grandmother. She recalls a happy childhood and was "very much a loved child". Scott was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. After graduating the Philadelphia High School for Girls, Scott attended Temple University. While working two jobs, she studied secondary education. She planned to become a high school English teacher. However, after three years of study and then serving as a teacher's aide, Scott became disillusioned with a teaching career, and she dropped out of college.
Get on Up
as DeeDee BrownA chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential...
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Why Did I Get Married Too?
as SheilaFour couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing...
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Hounddog
as Big mma thortonA drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the...
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Love Beats Rhymes
as Professor DixonA young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she...
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Baggage Claim
as Gail BestDetermined to get engaged before her youngest sister's wedding, flight attendant Montana Moore...
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Steel Magnolias
as TruvyIn an updated contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, "Steel Magnolias"...
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party
as SelfThe American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town...
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Why Did I Get Married?
as SheilaEight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to...
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Black Panther
as StormBlack Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology,...
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Outlaw Johnny Black
as Maw BelleHell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and...
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Cavedweller
as RosemaryA traumatic event sends a musician back to her hometown in an effort to reunite with the...
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With This Ring
as VivianeAfter attending their friend Elise's (Sudano) wedding to Nate (Bishop) on New Year's Eve, Trista...
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Flint
as Nayyirah ShariffA woman deals with the toxic water scandal in Flint, Michigan, and the effect it has on her family.
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Highway to Heaven
as Angela StewartAngela the angel takes on the role of a temporary school counselor. Working alongside junior...
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Michael Jackson: The One
as SelfDocumentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson...
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Made in America
as SelfHip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.
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Sins of the Mother
as NonaShay is a young African-American college student whom is forced to take a year off from school...
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Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
as Self"Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" will feature some of...
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BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
as Self - PerformerA White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the...
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Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests
as uncreditedDecember 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break-...
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Cowgirl's Last Ride
as CaliA woman who has escaped from a care facility makes a journey to her home pursued by her son with...
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Jill Scott - Live in Paris
as uncreditedThis DVD is a unique musical and artistic moment miraculously captured on video. Jill expresses...
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Janice RaleighIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as uncreditedA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...
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Fringe
as SimoneFBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter...
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The Reichen Show
as SelfA list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as uncreditedThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...
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Black Lightning
as Lady EveJefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal...
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as SelfThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...
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The Chris Rock Show
as uncreditedThe Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris...
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Tamron Hall
as Self - GuestFormer news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...
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black-ish
as YayaA family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a...
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The View
as SelfABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...
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Girlfriends
as uncreditedThe series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of...
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First Wives Club
as uncreditedThree women band together after their first marriages fall apart, and find strength in their...
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
as Mma Precious RamotsweThe adventures of Mma Ramotswe, a Motswana woman who starts Botswana's first female-owned...
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Black Panther
as Storm (voice)Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family...
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Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
as uncreditedCelebrity readers share children's books by Black authors to spark kid-friendly conversations...
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VERZUZ
as SelfVERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and...
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