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Juliette Jeffers
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| Occupation | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | TV, film, commercials, theatre |
Juliette Jeffers is an actress from the Caribbean, with family roots in St. Kitts and Nevis. She has acted in many TV shows, movies, commercials, and plays. Right now, she plays Angie Huggins, a White House painter, in the TV show The Residence. She also plays Angie Mitchell, Tyson's mom, in the show Tulsa King.
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Early Life and Training
Juliette Jeffers started learning to act at a special school in New York City called the High School of Performing Arts. Later, she studied languages at Hofstra University. This included studying in both Spain and France. After college, Juliette moved to Los Angeles to become an actress. She has been working in theatre, television, and film for over twenty-five years.
Acting Career Highlights
Juliette Jeffers moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s. She quickly started getting guest roles on popular TV shows. Some of these shows included Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Martin, Murder She Wrote, and Silk Stalkings. She also appeared in medical dramas like ER and Grey's Anatomy.
In movies, Juliette acted in The Surgeon with Malcolm McDowell. More recently, she played the wife of Geoffrey Owens in Play the Game. This movie also starred famous actors like Andy Griffith and Doris Roberts. Juliette was even nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her amazing solo play called Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down. She has also appeared in more than 50 TV commercials.
Movies Juliette Jeffers Has Been In
Juliette Jeffers has acted in many films. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2025 | Pan Gyul | Kathleen Quailey | Short film, in production |
| 2024 | The Requiem Boogie | Jazmine | Short film |
| 2023 | Heaven on Earth | Alicia | Short film |
| 2022 | Her False Self | Scarlett Redmond | Short film |
| 2021 | Aftermath | Dr. Sasner | Full-length movie |
| 2018 | Morir de Amor | Lucia | Full-length movie |
| 2013 | Big Girl | Saleswoman | Short film |
| 2013 | 95 Decibels | Nancy Speech Therapist | Short film |
| 2009 | Play the Game | Carrie Marcus | Full-length movie |
| 2007 | Nobel Son | Claire | Full-length movie |
| 2005 | Gift for the Living | Young Carrie Mae | Short film |
| 2003 | Biker Boyz | Waitress | Full-length movie |
| 2002 | Bug | DJ | Full-length movie |
| 2002 | Essence of King & Queen | Alicia | Short film |
| 1997 | Quiet Days in Hollywood | Police Officer | Full-length movie |
| 1995 | The Surgeon | Lisa Wilson | Full-length movie |
TV Shows Juliette Jeffers Has Appeared In
Juliette Jeffers has been a guest star or had recurring roles in many television series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2025 | The Residence | Angie Huggins | TV Mini Series, 1 episode |
| 2024 | Law & Order | Cassandra Matthis | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2023 | Found | Savannah Davis | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2022–2024 | Tulsa King | Angie Mitchell | TV Series, 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Law & Order: Organized Crime | Michelle Warner | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2022 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Genevieve | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2021 | Urban | Pauline Luck | TV Mini Series, 1 episode |
| 2021 | Onyx Monster Mysteries | Loogaroo (voice) | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | Chicago Med | Annette Hill | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | Kidding | Nurse | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | All Rise | Leigh | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | Snowfall | Karina | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2016 | Modern Family | Mom | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Catherine Holiday | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2015 | Bones | Cheryl McMichael | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2015 | Criminal Minds | Josephine Patterson | TV Series, 1 episode |
Voice Acting Roles
Juliette Jeffers has also used her voice for characters in different projects.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | The Passage | Octavia Butler (voice) | Podcast series – Episode: "The Passage of Octavia Butler" |
| 2021 | Onyx Monster Mysteries | Loogaroo (voice) | TV series – 1 episode |
Theater Performances
Juliette Jeffers has performed in many plays on stage.
- 2010 – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – This was her own solo show performed Off Broadway.
- 2010 – Train to 2010 – She played Paulina at the Crossroads Theatre.
- 2008 – Chocolate Match.com – Another one of her solo shows, performed in Hollywood.
- 2005 – Ah Ha Moments; Butterscotch & Fudge – She played Isa at the Complex Theatre.
- 2002 – What I Did for Love – She played a Journalist at the McCadden Place Theater.
- 1995 – Cementville – She played Lessa at Theatre Geo.
- 1993 – High Hopes and Heavy Sweatshirts – Performed at Theatre Geo.
Awards and Recognition
Juliette Jeffers has received awards and nominations for her acting work.
- 2013 – She won an award for Excellence in Acting from The Bronx Council on the Arts for her show Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down.
- 2011 – She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down.
- 2006 – She was nominated for a NAACP Theatre Award for Best Lead Female for Ah Ha Moments; Butterscotch and Fudge.
- 2004 – She was nominated for a NAACP Theatre Award for Best Play for Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down.
Juliette Jeffers as a Writer
Besides acting, Juliette Jeffers is also a writer. She has written several plays and films.
- 2025 – Pan Gyul – This is a short film that is currently in production.
- 2010 – Batman and Robin in the Boogie Down – This was her successful solo play.
- 2008 – Chocolate Match.com – Another solo play she wrote.
- 2005 – Ah Ha Moments; Legacy of Love – A play performed at the Complex Theatre.
