Jamil Walker Smith
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Jamil Walker Smith | |
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New York City, New York , U.S. | |
Other names | Jamil Smith, Jamil Walker |
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Years active | 1994–present |
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Jamil Walker Smith (born August 20, 1982)
Early life
Smith was born on August 20, 1982, in New York City, New York.
Career
Smith wrote, directed and fully financed The American Dream, a narrative feature for which he won the New Visions Award at Cinequest and Best Director at Urbanworld Film Festival. Smith most recently starred in the latest feature from the Bellflower filmmakers, Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins. Smith also appeared on NBC's Ironside, and was a series regular on the Syfy Network's Stargate Universe.[2] Smith wrote and directed the short film, The Son, which premiered at Urbanworld, where he met programmer Brittany Ballard and together they decided to launch Little Plow Films. Smith co-wrote and directed I Want to be Ready, the screen adaptation of Ayelet Waldman's acclaimed novel, Daughter's Keeper, for which he holds the film/TV option. Smith is currently premiering Wild Geese, his first short work as co-writer/co-director at international film festivals throughout 2013-2014, while he develops his third feature, Steal That Horse, an original narrative he co-wrote, will co-direct and star in this fall. Smith has also written The Pyn, a satirical romp through the prison industrial complex, which he plans to direct in 2015. Smith teaches acting at Baldwin Hills Elementary School. Smith won the 2013 New Leaders Council "40 Under 40" Media Leadership Award. He appeared on General Hospital in 2014 as "Immigration Agent" Jeffery Scribner.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Hey Arnold!: 24 Hours to Live | Gerald Johanssen (voice) | Short film |
2002 | Hey Arnold!: The Movie | Gerald Johanssen / Rasta Guy (voices) | |
2005 | Halfway Decent | Tom Jr. | |
2007 | The Son | The Son | Short film |
2008 | In the Wind | Shuky | |
2010 | Quit | Confidence Man | |
2010 | Make a Movie Like... | Luis | |
2011 | The American Dream | Director and screenwriter | |
2017 | Newness | Chef Dominic | |
2017 | Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie | Paulo / Pirate 2 / Guard 2 (voices)[5] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | The Sinbad Show | Ernie | Episode: "Love Lessons" |
1995 | A Whole New Ballgame | Guest star | Episode: "Opening Day" |
The X-Files | Chester Bonaparte | Episode: "Fresh Bones" | |
ABC Weekend Specials
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Temba | Episode: "Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale" | |
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Jake | Episode: "The Matchmaker" | |
1996–2004 | Hey Arnold! | Gerald Johanssen (voice) | 79 episodes |
1996 | Sister, Sister | Mike | 4 episodes |
1996–97 | Waynehead | Mo' Money, Jr. | 13 episodes |
1997 | Pacific Blue | Hunchey | Episode: "Runaway" |
Touched by an Angel | Darnell | Episode: "Nothing But Net" | |
413 Hope St. | Tyreak Thomas | Episode: "Quentin Goes Home" | |
1999 | Promised Land | Jimmy Gibson | Episode: "A Day in the Life" |
2001 | NYPD Blue | Michael Murray | Episode: "Mom's Way" |
2002 | Philly | Darnell Lane | Episode: "Mojo Rising" |
The Bernie Mac Show | Skateboarder | Episode: "Mac Local 137" | |
2005 | Blind Justice | Deshawn Oliver | Episode: "Up on the Roof" |
Medium | Raymond Vargas | Episode: "Pilot" | |
Supernatural
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Luis | ||
2007 | Girlfriends
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Kenny Phelan | 2 episodes |
Cold Case | Malik/Theseus | Episode: "It takes a Village" | |
Celebrity Deathmatch | 50 Cent (voice) | Episode: "Where's Lohan?" | |
2008 | Bones | Colby Page | Episode: "Player Under Pressure" |
2009–11 | Stargate Universe | Ronald Greer
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Main cast |
2010 | Canada AM | Himself | Interview |
2013 | Ironside | Guest star | Episode: "Uptown Murders" |
2014 | General Hospital | Jeffrey Scribner | Recurring role |
2016 | Pure Genius | Sergeant Ryan Hamilton | Episode:"You Must Remember This" |
Video games
Year | Title | Role |
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2004 | Shark Tale | Bernie / Additional Tenant Fish |
2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Pedestrian |
References
- ^ a b Colvin, Chad (November 20, 2011). "Measure of a Man". Gate World. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ^ Lions Gate Entertainment. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Jamil Walker Smith". tvsa.co.za/actors. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jamil Walker Smith Mini Bio". IMDb. amazon.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "The Trailer and New Art for Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie". Comingsoon.net. 6 October 2017.
External links
- Jamil Walker Smith at IMDb
- Jamil Walker Smith at TV Guide
- Jamil Walker Smith on Twitter