Birthday: April 04, 1972
A writer who evolved into a triumphant R&B performer and then a stage and film actress, Jill Scott grew up in Philadelphia and wrote lyrical, evocative poetry -- poetry that prompted her discovery by Amir, drummer of the R&B band the Roots. A studio collaboration between Scott and that band yielded the 1999 Top 40 pop hit "You Got Me"; afterward, in lieu of doing the ...more- 2009
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Season 01
- Precious Ramotswe
- 2008
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
- Precious Ramotswe
- 2007
- Hounddog
- Big Mama Thornton
- 2007
- Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?
- Sheila
- 2004
- Cavedweller
- Rosemary
- Jill Scott: Live in Paris
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