Juliette Jeffers

Juliette Jeffers is a Caribbean–American actress of St. Kitts and Nevis descent. Jeffers has appeared on several TV shows, films and TV commercials.[1] Jeffers has also appeared in several theatre performances. including ..Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down.. where she won the BRIO award for Excellence in Acting.[2]

Juliette Jeffers
Born
The Bronx, New York
OccupationActress, writer
Years active1992–present
Known forTV, film, commercials, theatre
Websitejuliettejeffers.com

Early life

Jeffers was raised in The Bronx, New York. She attended the High School of Performing Arts where she majored in drama. Jeffers received a Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in languages. She also studied in Spain and France and speaks fluently in both languages.[3]

Career

Jeffers moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s and guest-starred on several TV shows such as Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Martin, Murder She Wrote and Silk Stalkings. She also appeared on ER and Grey's Anatomy. In film, Jeffers appeared in The Surgeon, starring Malcolm McDowell and more recently played Geoffrey Owens' wife in Play the Game starring Andy Griffith and Doris Roberts. She was nominated alongside John Leguizamo and Colin Quinn for a Drama Desk Award for the Off Broadway performance of her solo show Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down.[4] Jeffers has appeared in over 50 TV commercials.[5][6]

Filmography
  • 2013 – 95 Decibels as Nancy
  • 2013 – Big Girl as Saleswoman
  • 2009 – Play the Game as Carrie Marcus
  • 2007 – Nobel Son as Claire
  • 2005 – Constellation as Clerk
  • 2005 – Gift for the Living as Young Carrie Mae
  • 2003 – Biker Boyz as Waitress
  • 2002 – Bug as Radio DJ
  • 2002 – The Essence of King & Queen as Alicia
  • 1997 – Quiet Days in Hollywoodas Police Officer
  • 1995 – The Surgeon as Lisa Wilson

Television
  • 2016 – Rizzoli & Isles – Catherine Holiday – "For Richer or Poorer"
  • 2016 – Modern Family – Mom – "The Storm"
  • 2015 – Criminal Minds – Josephine Patterson – "Breath Play"
  • 2014 – Pretty the Series – Caviar – "A Pretty New Beginning”
  • 2011 – Gun Hill – Lucy – TV Movie
  • 2008 – Raising the Bar – Terrence's Mom – "Guatemala Gulfstream”
  • 2007 – Veronica Mars – Dr. Chambliss – "There's Got to Be a Morning After Pill”
  • 2005 – Grey's Anatomy – Mary – "Into You Like a Train”
  • 2005 – Without a Trace – Miss Laura – "Volcano”
  • 2004 – ER – Elena – "Intern's Guide to the Galaxy”
  • 2003 – Karen Sisco – Naomi – "Justice”
  • 2003 – Strong Medicine – Liposuction Patient – "Skin”
  • 2001 – Sheena – Dr. Tuli Botika – "Friendly Fire”
  • 2000 – Strong Medicine – Rhonda – "Performance Anxiety”
  • 2000 – Pensacola: Wings of Gold – Julie – “Busted”
  • 1996 – Profit – Lucinda – “Sykes”
  • 1995 – Silk Stalkings – Keisha Harris – 5 Episodes
  • 1995 – Martin – Chris – “He Say, She Say”
  • 1995 – Murder She Wrote – “Big Easy Murder”
  • 1994 – Saved by the Bell: The New Class – Katrina – “A Perfect Lindsay”
  • 1994 – Couples – 3rd Co-Worker
  • 1994 – Boy Meets World – Karen Chase – “I Dream of Feeny”
  • 1994 – Renegade – Lynette – “South of 98”
  • 1993 – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – Candace – “Father of the Year”
  • 1993 – Dream On – Clarice – “Home Sweet Homeboy”
  • 1993 – Where I Live – Tina – “My Fair Forward”
  • 1992 – The Commish – Stacy Winchester– “Sleep of the Just”[7]

Stage
  • 2010 – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – Solo Show – Stage Left Studio – Off Broadway[8]
  • 2010 – Train to 2010 – Paulina – Crossroads Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ[9]
  • 2008 – Chocolate Match.com – Solo Show – Elephant Theatre Hollywood[10]
  • 2005 – Ah Ha Moments; Butterscotch & Fudge – Isa – Complex Theatre – Hollywood[11]
  • 2002 – What I Did for Love – Journalist – McCadden Place Theater, Hollywood[12]
  • 1995 – Cementville – Lessa – Theatre Geo – Hollywood[13]
  • 1993 – High Hopes and Heavy Sweatshirts – Theatre Geo – Hollywood[14]

Awards and nominations
  • 2013 – The Bronx Council on the Arts – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – Excellence in Acting – Result – Won[15]
  • 2011 – Drama Desk Award – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – Outstanding Solo Performance – Result – Nominated[16]
  • 2006 – NAACP Theatre Award – Ah Ha Moments; Butterscotch and Fudge – Best Lead Female –Local – Result – Nominated[17]
  • 2004 – NAACP Theatre Awards – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – Best Play – Local – Result – Nominated[18]

Writing credits
  • 2010 – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down[19][20]
  • 2008 – Chocolate Match.com[21]
  • 2005 – Ah Ha Moments; Legacy of Love – Complex Theatre Hollywood[22]

References
  1. "Juliette Jeffers – Hollywood". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  2. "From Biker Boyz to Boogie Down: Juliette Jeffers and Reggie Bythewood take time from the big screen for the small stage". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  3. "Women Wise Conference aims to empower young V.I. women". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  4. "MEET THE 2013 BRIO AWARDEES – "Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down"". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  5. "Juliette Jeffers Commercial Reel". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  6. "Latest News on Juliette Jeffers". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  7. "The Commish – Season 2". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  8. "Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – Stage Left Studio". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  9. "'Train to 2010' review: Promising new play 'Train' goes off-track with polemical approach". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  10. "Two One-Woman Plays by Vanessa Williams and Juliette Jeffers". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  11. "AH-Ha! Moments, an arresting theatrical experience of four one-act plays, makes its world premiere at The Complex". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  12. "WHAT I DID FOR LOVE – Reviews". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  13. "Review: 'Cementville'". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  14. "THEATER REVIEWS : 'Planet' Offers More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  15. "MEET THE 2013 BRIO AWARDEES". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  16. "2011 Drama Desk Nominations Announced – 12 for THE BOOK OF MORMON, 10 for ANYTHING GOES". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  17. "Juliette Jeffers". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  18. "Juliette Jeffers". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  19. "Batman & Robin: Juliette Jeffers Soars in One-Woman Show". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  20. "Back Stage West From Biker Boyz to Boogie Down: Juliette Jeffers and Reggie Bythewood take time from the big screen for the small stage". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  21. "Vanessa Williams & Juliette Jeffers Blaze the Stage". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  22. "Some brilliant Ah-Ha! Moments". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
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