Jo Marie Payton
| Jo Marie Payton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jo Marie Payton August 3, 1950 Albany, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names |
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| Education |
North Dade Jr./ Sr. High School Albany State University |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, musician |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Known for | Harriette Winslow on Family Matters Suga Mama Proud on The Proud Family |
| Spouse(s) |
Leonard Downs (m. 2007) Landrus Clark (m. 1998–2004) Rodney Noble (m. 1993–98) Marc France (m. 1980–87) (1 daughter) |
Jo Marie Payton (born August 3, 1950) is an American television actress and singer who starred as Harriette Winslow, the matriarch of the Winslow family on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters, and also appeared in a recurring role on its parent series Perfect Strangers. From 2001 to 2005, Payton provided the voice for Suga Mama Proud on Bruce W. Smith's Disney Channel's The Proud Family. The role earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2005. Payton also had a recurring role as the personal assistant to Gregory Hines' character, Ben Doucette (Will Truman's boss), during season two of Will & Grace (1999–2000).
Jo Marie Payton was born on August 3, 1950, in Albany, Georgia. In later years, her family moved to Opa-locka, Florida and she completed high school at North Dade Jr./ Sr. High School in Bunche Park, Florida and Miami Carol City Senior High School in Dade County, Florida. She graduated from Albany State University in Albany, Georgia and continued to donate, host charitable events, and support her alma mater while also continuing her education and making a successful career.
From 1989 to 1997, Payton won over television audiences as Harriette Winslow, a wife and mother, on the situation comedy Family Matters. Her character actually originated on the sitcom Perfect Strangers in a recurring role as an elevator operator from 1987 to 1989. Audiences liked the Harriette Winslow character so much that the character was spun off into her own show.
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