Jazsmin Lewis


Jazsmin Starr Lewis (born March 22, 1967 is an American actress, film producer and musician. Lewis is best known for her starring role as the title character in the 2005 film Traci Townsend and as Jennifer Palmer, Calvin's wife in the Barbershop film series.

Biography

Born in the city of Columbus, Ohio in 1967 Lewis was raised in Cleveland. Lewis was the youngest of two daughters born to Carolyn Ann Lewis, who was Caucasian and Lawrence Lewis, who was African American. For high school, Lewis attended Glenville High School; graduating in 1985.
Lewis began her professional career in music during her high school years, which included singing and playing guitar for musical acts George Clinton and The Ohio Players. After her music career, Lewis relocated to Los Angeles where she received roles on television shows such as, Saved by the Bell, The Wayans Brothers, Eve and Living Single. Lewis is also known for being the Coors Light spokes-model during 2001 and 2002.
Lewis portrayed the title character in Traci Townsend in 2005. For her role, Lewis won the 2006 award for the Best Acting Performance Award at the 2006 Boston International Film Festival. In addition to the Boston award, Lewis also won the Audience Choice Award winner at the 2006 Hollywood Black Film Festival for the aforementioned role that same year.

Personal

Lewis has been married twice and has one child. On February 14, 1992, Lewis married DJ and record producer Jesse Saunders after three years of dating. Lewis and Saunders later divorced in June 1998. In 2005, Lewis married Brian Kelley and together they have a son, Christian.

Filmography