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Jewel McDonald is an American actress best known for her roles in the films The Color Purple (1985), The Women of Brewster Place (1989), and The Five Heartbeats (1991). She has also appeared in television series such as The Cosby Show, A Different World, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. McDonald was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She attended the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago. She began her career in the theater, appearing in productions such as The Wiz and Ain't Misbehavin'. McDonald's film credits include roles in The Color Purple, The Women of Brewster Place, The Five Heartbeats, and The Preacher's Wife. She has also appeared in television series such as The Cosby Show, A Different World, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. McDonald is married to actor and director Robert Townsend. The couple have two children.

Popular As Katie Jewel Ward
Occupation actress
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 15 January, 1946
Birthday 15 January
Birthplace Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Nationality United States

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Jewel McDonald Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Jewel McDonald height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Jewel McDonald Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jewel McDonald worth at the age of 77 years old? Jewel McDonald’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Jewel McDonald's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1981

She graduated in 1981. In her determination not to fail in her move to Hawaii, the boys took paper routes and she sold dinner on the side in addition to her Teaching job that she accepted at Waianae High School after graduation.

1975

Moved to Honolulu, Hawaii in 1975. Born in the south. She and her family (mom, dad, and sister) moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was five years old.

1962

She started school there and graduated from Englewood High School at the age of sixteen in 1962. She attended Oliver Harvey College but dropped out in the middle of the second semester. She got married, had four children( sons) from that union. During that time she worked seven years for the US Post Office. The marriage went bad after six years and she was divorced. Less than two years later Jewel remarried. After several years of a misunderstood relationship and three children (2 daughters & 1 son) she became a single parent. She held various positions, Bank Clerk, Security worker, Cook/Shift Manager of a Restaurant, Teacher's Aide to mention a few, before deciding to strike out on her own as a professional businesswoman and entrepreneur. Her goal was to own and manage a restaurant and bar in Chicago. With her innovative techniques and entrepreneurial spirit it wasn't long before she became a successful investor and purchased her own Restaurant & Bar. When Jewel arrived in Hawaii with her children she immediately found that there were no jobs with decent salaries unless you were skilled with a degree. She found a job as security collecting parking tickets, while holding this job she enrolled in a community college for two years, continued on to the University of Hawaii where she acquired a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development.