Jasmine Guy
Biography
Jasmine Guy is an American actress, singer, and dancer born on March 10, 1962. She is widely recognized for her work in television, most notably for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the sitcom A Different World. Additionally, she is known for portraying the character Roxy in the series Dead Like Me. These roles represent her primary contributions to television acting as documented in her professional biography. Throughout her career, she has utilized her background in performance to establish herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Her work remains a notable part of television history, particularly regarding her performances in these specific, well-known programs.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery (2026) as Anita Pierce
- Noah's Arc: The Movie (2025)
- Not Another Church Movie (2024) as Miss Mildew
- A Wesley South African Christmas (2024) as Sylvia Wesley
- Poker Face (2023) as Norma Kazinsky
- A Wesley Christmas Wedding (2023) as Sylvia Wesley
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Vanished: Searching for My Sister (2022) as Detective Hill
- The Lady Makers (2022)
- A Wesley Christmas (2022) as Sylvia Wesley
- Harlem (2021) as Patricia
- Reunion Road Trip (2021) as Self
- The Forgettable Life of Liam White (2021) as Rene White
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Christmas Pact (2018) as Nadia
- My Nephew Emmett (2018) as Elizabeth Wright
- The Quad (2017) as Grace Caldwell
- Wrapped Up In Christmas (2017) as Elise Nash
- Who Killed Tupac? (2017) as Self
- Chasing Waterfalls (2016) as Salma
- BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) as Self
- The Substitute Spy (2016) as G11
- K.C. Undercover (2015) as Erica King
- Big Stone Gap (2014) as Leah Grimes
- My Other Mother (2014) as Evelyn
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) as Kendra's Mom
- October Baby (2011) as Nurse Mary
- Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010) as Janice
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Sheila 'Grams' Bennett
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Judge Nona Daniels
- Dead Like Me: Life After Death (2009) as Roxy Harvey
- The People Speak (2009) as Self
- Tru Loved (2008) as Cynthia
- The Heart Specialist (2006) as Aunt Burnetta
- America's Ballroom Challenge (2006)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Gemma Larson
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- That's So Raven (2003) as Pistáche
- Dead Like Me (2003) as Roxy Harvey
- Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)
- Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) as Self
- Cyberchase (2002) as Ms. Fileshare (voice)
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self
- Feast of All Saints (2001) as Juliet Mercier
- Dying on the Edge (2001) as Micki
- Diamond Men (2000) as Tina
- The Parkers (1999)
- Ladies Man (1999) as Allegra
- Guinevere (1999) as Linda
- Cats Don't Dance (1997) as Sawyer (voice)
- Perfect Crime (1997) as Capt. Darnell Russell
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996)
- America's Dream (1996) as Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Captain Teri Washington
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Jonae (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Frog / Lylah (voice)
- Kla$h (1995) as Blossom
- Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger (1995)
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Kathleen
- NYPD Blue (1993) as LaVonna Runnels
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Angela Winters
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Living Single (1993)
- Alex Haley's Queen (1993) as Easter
- Boy Meets Girl (1993) as Lena
- Melrose Place (1992) as Caitlin Mills
- Stompin' at the Savoy (1992) as Alice
- Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You (1992) as Self
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Kayla Samuels
- A Killer Among Us (1990) as Theresa Hopkins
- Harlem Nights (1989) as Dominique La Rue
- Runaway (1989) as Charlene "Charlie"
- School Daze (1988) as Dina
- A Different World (1987) as Whitley Gilbert
- A Different World (1987) Director
- The Equalizer (1985) as Gloria
- Fame (1982)
- Shadow Dance
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jasmine Guy best known for?
Jasmine Guy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Poker Face (2023), Sherri (2022), Harlem (2021), Tamron Hall (2019).
When and where was Jasmine Guy born?
Jasmine Guy was born on March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Jasmine Guy have?
Jasmine Guy has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Jasmine Guy's background in cinema and television?
Jasmine Guy is an American actress, singer, and dancer born on March 10, 1962. She is widely recognized for her work in television, most notably for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the sitcom A Different World. Additionally, she is known for portraying the character Roxy in the series Dead Like Me. These roles ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Sheila 'Grams' Bennett — aged about 47
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Gemma Larson — aged about 43
- Living Single (1993) — aged about 31
- The Parkers (1999) — aged about 37
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Kayla Samuels — aged about 28
- K.C. Undercover (2015) as Erica King — aged about 53
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