Jewel
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 23, 1974 in Homer, Alaska, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2025 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress, and poet. Born on May 23, 1974, she was raised near Homer, Alaska. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide, with some sources stating over 30 million albums sold as of 2024. Her acting credits include Ride with the Devil in 1999 and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story in 2007. She is also known for Jewel: You Were Meant for Me, Version 1, released in 1996. Jewel debuted on February 28, 1995, with the album Pieces of You, which went platinum 15 times. Her singles include Who Will Save Your Soul, You Were Meant for Me, and Foolish Games.
Career overview
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress, and poet. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide. Her debut album, Pieces of You, was released on February 28, 1995. The single Who Will Save Your Soul reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, while You Were Meant for Me and Foolish Games reached number 2 and number 7 on the same chart. Both of those singles were included in the Billboard 1997 year-end singles chart.
In her acting career, Jewel is known for her roles in Ride with the Devil in 1999 and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story in 2007. She is also credited for Jewel: You Were Meant for Me, Version 1 in 1996. According to TMDB, she has 78 known credits and is recognized for her acting work. Jewel was born on May 23, 1974. While one source lists her place of birth as Homer, Alaska, another source states she was born in Payson, Utah. She was previously married to Ty Murray.
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Full Filmography
82 titles- Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025) as Self
- The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2025) as Self - Performer
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Trainwreck: Woodstock '99 (2022) as Self
- American Song Contest (2022) as Self
- Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021) as Self
- In This Together: A Bell Let's Talk Day Special (2021)
- I Can See Your Voice (2020)
- Jewel - Pieces Of You Live (2020) as Herself
- The Mindfulness Movement (2020) as Self
- The Mindfulness Movement (2020) Executive Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Queen of Hearts
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Performer
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Queen of Hearts (archive footage)
- Game Changer (2019) as Self - Guest (uncredited)
- Lost in America (2019) as Self
- American Idol (2018) as Self
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self
- Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2018) as Shannon Hughes
- Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2018) Executive Producer
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Testimonial
- Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) as Shannon Hughes
- Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) Executive Producer
- Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) as Shannon Hughes
- Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) Executive Producer
- Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016) as Self
- Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (2016) as Self - Guest
- Greatest Hits (2016)
- Holiday Homecoming with Jewel (2016) as Herself
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016) as Self
- Ring of Fire (2013) as June Carter Cash
- Undercover Boss (2010) as Herself
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Sing-Off (2009) as Self - Judge
- The Best Of Sound Stage (2008)
- Merle Haggard: The Real Deal (2008) as Self
- Jewel: The Essential Live Songbook (2008) as herself
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as Jewel
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center (2007) as Self
- Men in Trees (2006) as Jewel
- Jewel - Live At Humphrey's By The Bay (2004) as herself
- The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Las Vegas (2003) as Jewel
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Nashville Star (2003)
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003)
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003) as Self
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- The Lyon's Den (2003)
- Pepsi Smash (2003) as Self
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) as Self - Interviewee
- Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5 (2003) as Self
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Judge
- Last Call with Carson Daly (2002) as Self
- Jewel: A Life Uncommon (2002) as Herself
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Jewel
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Ride with the Devil (1999) as Sue Lee Shelley
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (1999) as Self
- Jewel: Woodstock 99 (1999)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music (1997) as Self
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Jewel
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True (1995) as Dorothy
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Raw (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- This Week (1981)
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jewel best known for?
Jewel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherri (2022), I Can See Your Voice (2020), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Masked Singer (2019).
When and where was Jewel born?
Jewel was born on May 23, 1974 in Homer, Alaska, USA.
How many credits does Jewel have?
Jewel has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Jewel's background in cinema and television?
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress, and poet. Born on May 23, 1974, she was raised near Homer, Alaska. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide, with some sources stating over 30 million albums sold as of...
Jewel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lyon's Den (2003) — aged about 29
- Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (2016) as Self - Guest — aged about 42
- Nashville Star (2003) — aged about 29
- Game Changer (2019) as Self - Guest (uncredited) — aged about 45
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self — aged about 44
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 10
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