Jamillah Ross facts for kids

Jamillah Ross is a talented Canadian comedian, actress, and singer-songwriter. She learned her skills at The Second City in Toronto, a famous comedy school. Jamillah has performed in many different shows, including improv groups, on stage, and in TV shows and movies. She was part of a cast that won a Canadian Comedy Award for being the best improv troupe!

Jamillah Ross's Comedy Career

Jamillah Ross started her journey at The Second City comedy club in Toronto. She first worked there as a server. Soon, she joined their touring company. She performed in shows like The Ice Cream Man Cometh and The Puck Stops Here.

In 2003, Jamillah returned to Toronto. She performed in a Second City show called Armaget-It-On. This show was even nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award. Later, Jamillah wrote and starred in three big shows at the main stage of The Second City.

Stage and Improv Success

In 2006, Jamillah played Sour Kangaroo in a play called Seussical. This was at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People. The next year, she was in Show Stopping Number: The Improvised Musical. This show won a Canadian Comedy Award for best improv group. Jamillah herself was nominated twice for best female improvisor. She also performed with an improv group called The Dandies.

TV and Movie Appearances

Jamillah Ross has been in several TV shows where she played pranks on people. These include Scare Tactics, Howie Do It, and Fool Canada. She also had smaller roles in many popular Canadian TV shows. Some of these are Flashpoint, Lost Girl, Rookie Blue, and Kim's Convenience. You might have also seen her in movies like Picture Day and Pay the Ghost.

In 2018, a critic named Lin Young praised Jamillah's performance. This was for a musical comedy called Rumspringa Break!. The critic loved her energy, funny timing, and singing voice. Jamillah also starred in a unique show at the Toronto Fringe Festival. She played a parking officer who led the audience on a walk along Queen Street West. She even received a special mention for her acting in a play at the 2019 SummerWorks theatre festival.

Jamillah Ross's Personal Life

Jamillah Ross is married to Sean Fisher. He is also known as Suga Jam. Sean is a comedian, music director, and actor from Toronto. Jamillah often works with Sean on her music projects. He also produced the show Show Stopping Number.

Selected Works

Jamillah Ross has been part of many exciting projects in film, television, and on stage. She has also released music.

Film Roles

• Picture Day (2012) – She played a gym teacher.
• Pay the Ghost (2015) – She played Rhonda.
• PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) – She was a camerawoman.
• Firestarter (2022) – She played Officer Pierce.

Television Roles

• Flashpoint (2009) – She played Wendy.
• Orphan Black (2013) – She was an ND Officer.
• Rookie Blue (2014) – She played a landlady.
• Lost Girl (2011) – She played Gladys.
• Killjoys (2015–2016) – She was a guard.
• Kim's Convenience (2016–2017) – She played Ranisha.
• The Good Doctor (2021) – She played Mildred St. Marry.
• Chucky (2021) – She played Gladys Kravitz.

Stage Performances

• Armaget-it-On (2003)
• Seussical (2006) – She played Sour Kangaroo.
• Show Stopping Number: The Improvised Musical (2007)
• Rumspringa Break! (2018) – She played Cinnamon and other roles.
• St. Peon of the People (2018–2019) – She played Officer Rita Mae Nelson.

Music Albums

• The Very Best of Love and Death (2002) – She provided vocals.
• Suga's Last Stand (2008)
• It's All About Christmas Time (2014 single)