Biography
A lithe, smoky-eyed actress and dancer who turned a supporting part on the series "A Different World" (NBC, 1987-93) into the focus of the series and with it won stardom, Jasmine Guy left home, with her parents blessing, at age 16 and moved to New York. There, she studied with Alvin Ailey and eventually performed with his dance company. Her training led to supporting parts in the Broadway revival and road company of "The Wiz", the short-lived …
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Career Milestones
2009 | Cast in David Feldshuh's play "Miss Evers' Boys" at Atlanta's Southwest Arts Center |
2003 | Starred in the Showtime series "Dead Like Me" as Roxy Harvey |
2000 | Reprised role of Velma Kelly for the Broadway revival of "Chicago" |
1999 | Had recurring role on the CBS sitcom "Ladies' Man" as Alfred Molina's boss |
1997 | Played role of Velma in the national tour of "Chicago"; reprised role for the Las Vegas production in 1999 |
1997 | Appeared onstage in touring production of "Grease" |
1995 | Guest-starred in several episodes of "Melrose Place" (FOX) |
1990 | First album released, Jasmine Guy |
1990 | Starred in the TV-movie, "A Killer Among Us" |
1989 | First leading role in a feature, "Harlem Nights" |
1988 | Made film debut in Spike Lee's "School Daze" |
1987 | Played Southern belle Whitley Gilbert in the NBC series, "A Different World" |
1985 | Had featured role in the short-lived Broadway musical, "Leader of the Pack" |
1984 | Made Broadway debut in revival of "The Wiz" |
1982 | Appeared as dancer in the first 10 episodes of TV series, "Fame" (NBC) |