Actor

Jurnee Smollett: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 14
on screen: 1997–2024
box office: $274M
award win: 1
average score: 72

Born: October 1, 1986
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Full name: Jurnee Diana Smollett
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1991-present
Spouses: Josiah Bell
Children: 1

Known for

The Best Jurnee Smollett Movies

The highest-rated films Jurnee Smollett is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Jurnee Smollett's Career in Numbers

Jurnee Smollett's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jurnee Smollett works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Eve's Bayou (1997) to We Grown Now (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jurnee Smollett Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 1
2010s 5
2020s 5

The 2010s were Jurnee Smollett's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Jurnee Smollett Movies by Genre

Drama 7
Action 3
Animation 1
Comedy 1
Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Jurnee Smollett has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of action (3).

Jurnee Smollett Career Milestones

First film: Eve's Bayou 1997
Biggest box office hit: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) $206M worldwide
Best-rated film: We Grown Now Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: We Grown Now 2024

14 credits

Jurnee Smollett Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jurnee Smollett is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jurnee Smollett Movies as an Actor

Jurnee Smollett in Documentaries & Specials

2021 A Night at the Academy Museum as Self · Documentary

1 win · 2 nominations

Jurnee Smollett: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1998 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Critics' Choice 1 win from 1 nomination
Saturn Awards 1 nomination

46th Saturn Awards
- Jurnee Smollett: Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Film Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
3rd Critics' Choice Movie Awards
- Jurnee Smollett: Win Best Child Performance Eve's Bayou

Biography

Who Is Jurnee Smollett?

Jurnee Smollett was born in New York City, U.S. on October 1, 1986. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jurnee Diana Smollett is an accomplished American actress whose career started in the early 1990s with her appearance in television sitcoms such as 'On Our Own' (1994–1995) and 'Full House' (1992–1994). She gained further recognition for her role in Kasi Lemmons's independent film 'Eve's Bayou' (1997) which awarded her with a Critics' Choice Movie Award.

In her adult years, Smollett starred in various films including 'The Great Debaters' (2007), 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor' (2013), and 'Birds of Prey' (2020). She also took television roles on NBC's 'Friday Night Lights' (2009–2011), WGN America's 'Underground' (2016–2017), and HBO's 'True Blood' (2013–2014) and 'Lovecraft Country' (2020). Her performance in the latter earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Aside from acting, Smollett has contributed significantly to HIV/AIDS causes from a young age, working with organizations including the Black AIDS Institute and Red Cross. She has also served on the board of directors for the Children’s Defense Fund.

FAQ

Jurnee Smollett: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jurnee Smollett has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jurnee Smollett been in?

Jurnee Smollett is credited on 14 films, from 1997 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jurnee Smollett's highest-grossing movie?

Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) is Jurnee Smollett's biggest box office hit, with $206M worldwide, ahead of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) ($53.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Jurnee Smollett's movies have made $274M.

Jurnee Smollett's biggest hits

What is the best Jurnee Smollett movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jurnee Smollett's best-rated film is We Grown Now (2024) with a score of 80, followed by Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) (80).

Best Jurnee Smollett movies, ranked

Has Jurnee Smollett won an Oscar?

Jurnee Smollett has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jurnee Smollett has 1 win from 2 nominations.

When was Jurnee Smollett born?

Jurnee Smollett was born on October 1, 1986 in New York City, U.S..

What is Jurnee Smollett's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jurnee Smollett's filmography is We Grown Now (2024), in the role of Dolores.

Who does Jurnee Smollett work with most often?

Jurnee Smollett shares the most films with Brandy Norwood (2 films), Vanessa Williams (2 films) and Tyler Perry (2 films).

The Best Jurnee Smollett Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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