Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Diana Smollett (born October 1, 1986) is an American actress. Smollett began her career as a child actress appearing on television sitcoms, including On Our Own (1994–1995) and Full House (1992–1994).

As an adult, Smollett has starred in the films The Great Debaters (2007), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013), and Birds of Prey (2020). Her television roles include the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights (2009–2011), the HBO fantasy horror drama True Blood (2013–2014), the WGN America period drama Underground (2016–2017), and the HBO horror drama Lovecraft Country (2020). For the latter, she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

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Jurnee Smollett Movies

Discover the best Jurnee Smollett movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Jurnee Smollett ranked by year and score.

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The Order

The Order (2024)

Crime Drama Thriller
When a series of brutal bank heists strikes the Pacific Northwest, seasoned FBI agent Terry Husk discovers something far more sinister than common criminals. His investigation unravels a shadowy network...
Score 6.6
2
The Burial

The Burial (2023)

Drama History
A small-town funeral director's gentleman's agreement with a corporate giant unravels into a David-and-Goliath legal battle. When Jeremiah O'Keefe's handshake deal falls apart, he turns to Willie E. Gary, a...
Score 7.1
3
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)

Action Crime
Freshly dumped and newly untethered from the Joker, Harley Quinn discovers that Gotham's underworld has very little patience for a woman on her own. When a street-smart pickpocket lifts a...
Score 6.9
4
The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters (2007)

Drama
In 1935 Texas, Wiley College professor Melvin B. Tolson builds a debate team from students who have every reason to feel powerless, and trains them to dismantle arguments with the...
Score 7.2
5
Eve’s Bayou

Eve’s Bayou (1997)

Drama
Louisiana, 1962. The Batiste family navigates a sweltering summer where old resentments simmer beneath polite dinners and sideways glances. When young Eve witnesses a moment of infidelity, she sets in...
Score 6.4

Jurnee Smollett TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Jurnee Smollett TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Jurnee Smollett.

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Smoke

Smoke (2025)

Crime Drama
An arson investigator accustomed to working alone finds herself forced into an uneasy partnership with a homicide detective when a pair of deliberately set fires begins claiming lives. As the...
Score 6.0
2
Lovecraft Country

Lovecraft Country (2020)

Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Set against the brutal backdrop of 1950s Jim Crow America, this HBO series follows Atticus Freeman, a young Black man who hits the road with his friend Letitia and Uncle...
Score 7.1
3
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights (2006)

Drama
In Dillon, Texas, the high school football team is not just a pastime but a civic religion, and Coach Eric Taylor is its reluctant priest. Friday Night Lights follows the...
Score 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Jurnee Smollett? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Jurnee Smollett are The Order, The Burial, and Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).
How many movies and TV shows has Jurnee Smollett starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Jurnee Smollett, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Jurnee Smollett worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Jurnee Smollett maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.