Biography
. . who could convey the nuances of a Creole child in the 60s". The young thespian pulled ahead of her brothers and sisters with her bracing portrayal of a ten-year-old who finds her father (Samuel L Jackson) in a compromising position in the finely-crafted independent "Eve's Bayou" (1997). She conveyed a maturity far beyond her years, yet also managed to retain a childlike innocence, impressing critics and audiences alike. Smollett had begun …
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Career Milestones
| Appeared in commercials for Pepsi, Cheerios and Fisher-Price, among others | ||
| Began career as child model | ||
| Was featured with her siblings on the short-lived ABC comedy "On Our Own" | ||
1991 | Had recurring role of Denise on the ABC sitcom "Full House" | |
1992 | Played a recurring role in "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" | |
1996 | Film acting debut in "Jack" | |
1997 | Earned critical raves for her performance as a young girl who undergoes a loss of innocence in the haunting "Eve's Bayou" | |
1998 | Joined the cast of the CBS sitcom "Cosby" | |
Awards
1997 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Child Performance in Eve's Bayou |