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Jasmine Guy, born on March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, is a stage actor, television actor and film actor. That puts Jasmine Guy at 64 years old in 2026. Education on record includes North Atlanta High School. Recorded honors include NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993). Notable works include A Different World.
My Take
Jasmine Guy is the rare performer who can genuinely do it all: stage, television, film, voice work, singing, dancing. Her Whitley Gilbert on A Different World is the heart of why I rate her, taking a haughty, privileged character and making her beloved enough to win four straight NAACP Image Awards from 1990 to 1993. That is not luck, that is craft, the ability to find warmth inside a role that could easily have been insufferable. I have a soft spot for triple-threats who make versatility look effortless, and Guy belongs firmly in that company.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jasmine Guy
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスミン・ガイ
- Reading
- じゃすみん・がい
- Born
- March 10, 1962 (age 64)
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor / singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- North Atlanta High School
Awards & achievements
- 1990 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1991 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1992 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1993 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | A Different World |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.iamjasmineguy.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine%20Guy
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q448141
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jasmine Guy born?
Jasmine Guy was born on March 10, 1962 and is 64 years old.
Where is Jasmine Guy from?
Jasmine Guy is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Jasmine Guy do?
Jasmine Guy works as stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor, singer.
Which high school did Jasmine Guy attend?
Jasmine Guy attended North Atlanta High School.
What is Jasmine Guy known for?
Jasmine Guy's notable works include A Different World.
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