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Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) -- The CBS series is taken off the air in 1953 because of protests from civil rights groups; host George Kirby.
"Lincoln Heights" (2006): Season 3: Episode 4 -- Sage moves into the Sutton home, frustrating Cassie.
Afro Ninja (2009) -- Trailer for this martial arts action comedy
Foolish (1999) -- Foolish
The Visit (2000) -- A young man dying in prison brings his family together for a fateful visit, and proceeds to put his life back together.

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Mini Biography:
Armed with an acid dry wit and full arsenal of sarcasm and sass, Afri... more
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She used to work for United Airlines, and she continued working there... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations more

Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Devil's Land (2009) Judge Martha M. Levine 2009 - -
- 2. Afro Ninja (2009) (V) Aunt Mary 2009 - 5.1 (38)
- 3. The What Goes Around Short Film 2009 (2009) Ms. Lacey 2009 - -
- 4. "Lincoln Heights" (2006)   Hazel Roberson (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 6.1 (123)
- 5. Couples (2008) Marla Jones 2008 - 8.2 (9)
- 6. Ways of the Flesh (2006)   Ms. Overwood 2006 - 3.2 (37)
AKAs:
  • The Heart Specialist (USA: new title)
- 7. The Ties That Bind (2006) Delores 2006 - 6.8 (15)
- 8. Love on Layaway (2005) (V) Narrator 2005 - 8.2 (8)
- 9. "Cold Case" (2003)   Georgie - 2005 (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 7.7 (4,739)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "ER" (1994)   Cherise Barnes (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 8.1 (2,774)
1 TV episode:
- 11. "Listen Up" (2004)   Jackie Widmer (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 6.0 (222)
1 TV episode:
- 12. "Passions" (1999)   Aunt Irma (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.4 (980)
AKAs:
  • Harmony's Passions (USA: alternative title)
  • The Passions Storm (USA: summer title)
1 TV episode:
- 13. "Arli$$" (1996)   (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.9 (424)
- 14. "The Rerun Show" (2002)   Dr. Beamish (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 4.7 (34)
- 15. "The King of Queens" (1998)   Nana Louise (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.2 (10,385)
- 16. "The Hughleys" (1998)   Hattie Mae Hughley (16 episodes, 1998-2002) 2002 - 4.5 (194)
- 17. "Judging Amy" (1999)   Zella Van Exel (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.0 (1,163)
- 18. The Brothers (2001/I) Mary West 2001 - 5.4 (1,419)
- 19. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   Millie (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 5.4 (1,309)
- 20. Stanley's Gig (2000) Eleanor Whitney 2000 - 6.2 (94)
- 21. The Visit (2000/I) Lois Waters 2000 - 6.7 (137)
- 22. "Dawson's Creek" (1998)   Mrs. Fran Boyd (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 6.8 (5,999)
- 23. "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995)   (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.3 (131)
- 24. Lost & Found (1999/I) Enid 1999 - 4.7 (3,755)
- 25. Foolish (1999) Odetta 1999 - 3.6 (332)
- 26. "Martial Law" (1998)   Delores Samuels / Dolores Parker (2 episodes, 1999) 1999 - 6.9 (584)
2 TV episodes:
- 27. Border to Border (1998) Dela 1998 - 5.3 (31)
- 28. "101 Dalmatians: The Series" (1997)   Duchess (8 episodes, 1997-1998) 1998 - 5.6 (125)
- 29. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)   Florence Johnston (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 8.3 (14,681)
- 30. "Martin" (1992)   Miss Minnie (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 6.8 (1,297)
1 TV episode:
- 31. "Burke's Law" (1994)   (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 6.3 (75)
- 32. Lily in Winter (1994) (TV) Maize Covington 1994 - 6.2 (78)
- 33. "Empty Nest" (1988)   Josephine Douglas (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.8 (373)
1 TV episode:
- 34. "In the Heat of the Night" (1988)   Lilly Baker (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 7.6 (334)
- 35. The Meteor Man (1993) Mrs. Reed, Jeff's Mother 1993 - 4.5 (2,191)
- 36. "A Different World" (1987)   Principal Shaw (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.3 (829)
- 37. Up Against the Wall (1991) Louise Bradley 1991 - 8.3 (19)
- 38. Last Breeze of Summer (1991) 1991 - 6.8 (17)
- 39. Menu for Murder (1990) (TV)   Marty Hallard 1990 - 5.3 (54)
AKAs:
  • Murder at the P.T.A. Luncheon
- 40. "227" (1985)   Mary Jenkins (115 episodes, 1985-1990) 1990 - 6.8 (236)
- 41. Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide (1986) (V) 1986 - -
- 42. "The Jeffersons" (1975)   Florence Johnston (207 episodes, 1975-1985) 1985 - 7.6 (854)
- 43. "Pryor's Place" (1984)   Miss Stern (3 episodes, 1984) 1984 - 6.2 (22)
- 44. "The Love Boat" (1977)   Janet Dalton (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 5.6 (1,089)
- 45. "Checking In" (1981)   Florence Johnston (4 episodes, 1981) 1981 - 6.2 (8)
- 46. You Can't Take It with You (1979) (TV) Rheba 1979 - 6.5 (22)
- 47. Passing Through (1977) 1977 - 6.7 (8)
- 48. "Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers" (1976)   Mrs. Euphrates 1976 - 6.5 (52)
AKAs:
  • The Moneychangers
- 49. "Barney Miller" (1975)   Mrs. McBee (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 8.2 (655)
1 TV episode:
- 50. The Missing Are Deadly (1975) (TV) Nurse #1 1975 - 5.6 (15)
- 51. Black Belt Jones (1974) (uncredited) Bartender 1974 - 5.9 (718)
- 52. Sweet Jesus, Preacherman (1973)   Beverly Solomon 1973 - 4.8 (47)
AKAs:
  • Sweet Jesus Preacher Man (USA: poster title)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "227" (1985)   (4 episodes, 1987-1990) 1990 - 6.8 (236)
- 2. "The Jeffersons" (1975)   (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 7.6 (854)
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "227" (1985)   creative consultant (4 episodes, 1985-1986) 1986 - 6.8 (236)
4 TV episodes:
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "227" (1985)   producer (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 6.8 (236)
1 TV episode:
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV) (special thanks) 1983 - 7.8 (50)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) Himself 2009 - 9.4 (14)
- 2. Hollywood Desperado: Rebel or Royalty (2008) (V) Herself 2008 - -
- 3. "Entertainment Tonight" (1981)   Herself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 3.7 (658)
AKAs:
  • E.T. (USA: informal title)
  • ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
  • Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
  • This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
- 4. "Back to the Grind" (2007) Herself 2007 - 9.2 (8)
- 5. "TV Land Confidential" (2005)   Herself - interviewee (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.8 (12)
AKAs:
  • TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title)
- 6. "The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases" (2006) Herself 2006 - 8.5 (11)
- 7. "In the Mix" (2005)   Guest (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.1 (9)
- 8. "The John Kerwin Show" (2001)   Herself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 4.0 (26)
- 9. "Chappelle's Show" (2003)   Herself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 9.1 (6,093)
AKAs:
  • Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes (USA: third season title)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "Living in TV Land" (2004)   Herself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.5 (5)
- 11. "The Surreal Life" (2003)   Herself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 4.6 (127)
- 12. The 4th Annual TV Land Awards (2006) (TV) Herself 2006 - 8.1 (10)
- 13. 5 Keys to a Healthy Heart (2005) (V) Herself 2005 - -
- 14. TV's Greatest Sidekicks (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 2.5 (8)
- 15. BET Comedy Awards (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 5.0 (23)
- 16. 227: Stories from the Stoop (2004) (V) Herself 2004 - -
- 17. "SoapTalk" (2002)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 6.4 (17)
1 TV episode:
- 18. "Hollywood Squares" (1998)   Guest Appearance (11 episodes, 1999-2004) 2004 - 5.0 (175)
AKAs:
  • H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
11 TV episodes: 6 episodes not shown.
- 19. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V) Herself 2004 - 6.7 (24)
- 20. Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 4.0 (34)
- 21. CBS at 75 (2003) (TV) 2003 - 5.3 (40)
- 22. "I Love the '80s" (2002) Herself (unknown episodes) 2002 - 8.7 (1,070)
- 23. Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV) Herself 2002 - 3.9 (54)
- 24. "Weakest Link" (2001)   Herself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 5.1 (200)
AKAs:
  • The Weakest Link USA (UK: promotional title)
1 TV episode:
- 25. Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 4 (2000) (TV) Herself 2000 - -
- 26. "Geraldo" (1987)   Herself (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 2.5 (38)
AKAs:
  • The Geraldo Rivera Show (USA: new title)
- 27. Math, Who Needs It? (1991) (TV) Herself 1991 - -
- 28. The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1990) (TV) Herself - Presenter 1990 - 3.5 (6)
- 29. "The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989)   Herself (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.5 (161)
- 30. The 5th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (1990) (TV) Herself - Host 1990 - -
- 31. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)   Herself (4 episodes, 1983-1989) 1989 - -
- 32. "The New Hollywood Squares" (1986)   Guest Appearance / Himself (5 episodes, 1986-1989) 1989 - 5.5 (26)
- 33. "The More You Know" (1989) Herself 1989 - 6.2 (41)
- 34. The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1988) (TV) Herself 1988 - 3.9 (7)
- 35. 20th NAACP Image Awards (1988) (TV) Herself - Presenter 1988 - 2.9 (16)
- 36. Living the Dream: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1988) (TV) Herself 1988 - -
- 37. Your Alcohol I.Q. (1988) (V) Herself 1988 - -
- 38. Circus of the Stars #12 (1987) (TV) Performer 1987 - 6.1 (11)
- 39. "The Late Show" (1986)   Herself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 7.0 (7)
AKAs:
  • The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers (USA: first season title)
1 TV episode:
- 40. The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (1987) (TV) Herself - Presenter 1987 - 6.2 (14)
- 41. 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987) (TV) Herself - Presenter 1987 - 4.1 (19)
- 42. "Super Password" (1984)   Herself (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 7.1 (36)
1 TV episode:
- 43. NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986) (TV) Herself 1986 - 4.6 (26)
- 44. Orange Bowl Parade (1985) (TV) Herself 1985 - -
- 45. "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984)   Herself (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - -
- 46. Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV) Herself 1985 - 6.4 (18)
- 47. "Star Search" (1983)   Introducer (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 4.5 (72)
1 TV episode:
- 48. Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV) Herself 1983 - 7.8 (50)
- 49. CBS All American Thanksgiving Day Parade (1982) (TV) As Herself 1982 - -
- 50. "The John Davidson Show" (1980)   Herself (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - -
- 51. "Kids Are People, Too" (1978)   Herself (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 8.1 (16)
- 52. "Family Feud" (1976)   Herself (4 episodes) 1976 - 7.1 (194)
AKAs:
  • Family Fortune (UK)
  • The Best of Family Feud (USA: reissue title)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Hosted Nick at Nite's Jeffersons Marathon with Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford! more
Publicity Listings:
2 Articles more
Genres:
Comedy | Family | Drama | Game-Show more

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