Countess Vaughn
| Countess Vaughn | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Countess Danielle Vaughn August 8, 1978 Idabel, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Countess Vaughn–James |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Kimberly Ann Parker – Moesha, The Parkers |
| Spouse(s) |
Joseph James (m. 2002–05) (2 children) |
Countess Danielle Vaughn (born August 8, 1978) is an American actress and singer. Vaughn is best known for her role as Kimberly Ann Parker on the UPN sitcoms Moesha (1996–99) and its spin-off The Parkers (1999–2004).
Vaughn was born in Idabel, Oklahoma to Sandra and Leo Vaughn. She began her performing career at the age of three in 1981 singing at church. At age nine in 1988, she sang "I'll Be There" to win the Star Search junior vocalist champion and overall junior champion. Following that success, she was cast Alexandria DeWitt on the fourth season of NBC sitcom, 227.
In 1990s, Vaughn guest starred on Thea, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Roc. Outside of television, she performed in the off-Broadway musical Mama, I Want to Sing! Part 3. In 1992, Vaughn released her first album, Countess, featuring a variety of songs, including dance music and R&B. The album's lead single, a cover of James Brown's "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World", charted in the top-100 of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; the album itself sold 3,000 copies.
Vaughn is best known for her role as Kimberly Ann Parker in the UPN sitcom Moesha. She starred on show from 1996 to 1999. In 1998, Vaughn was honored with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Moesha. She starred in and also sang the theme song for its spin-off, The Parkers, opposite Mo'Nique. The series aired from 1999 until 2004. In film, she co-starred in Trippin (1999). In later years she guest starred on Cuts and Let's Stay Together
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