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Ja'net DuBois Biography (1945?-)

Born August 5, 1945 (some sources cite 1938), in Philadelphia, PA.

Nationality

American

Gender

Female

Occupation

Actress

Birth Details

August 5, 1945?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Loretta Allen, Love of Life, CBS, 1970-1972
• Willona Woods, Good Times, CBS, 1974-1979
• Grandma Muriel Ellington, a recurring role, The Wayans Bros., TheWB, 1996-1997
• Voice of Mrs. Avery, The PJs, Fox, 1999-2000, The WB, 2000-2001
• Miniseries
• Celia Louise, The Blue Knight, NBC, 1973
• Sally Harvey, Roots: The Next Generations, CBS, 1979
• Onetha Wiggins, The Sophisticated Gents, NBC, 1981
• Movies
• Bettina, Stranded, NBC, 1986
• Mrs. Page, Kids Like These, CBS, 1987
• Roberta, Other Women's Children, Lifetime, 1993
• Lucretia, Magic Island, The Disney Channel, 1995
• Agnes, Sophie and the Moonhanger, Lifetime, 1996
• Mrs. Lawson, Don't Look Back, HBO, 1996
• Katie Pegues, Best Friends for Life, CBS, 1998
• Lefty, Hard Time, TNT, 1998
• Lefty, Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (also known as Hostage Hotel), TNT, 1999
• Episodic
• Juanita, "Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three," Sanford and Son, NBC, 1972
• Diana Richie, Shaft, CBS, 1973
• Paula Thomas, "Loser Takes All," Kojak, CBS, 1974
• Guest panelist, The Hollywood Squares, NBC, 1978
• Evelyn Hopkins, "Rent a Romeo/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Y'Gotta Have Heart,"The Love Boat, ABC, 1980
• Ethel, "Brian and Sylvia," Facts of Life, NBC, 1981
• Idee, "Some Day My Prints Will Come," Crazy Like a Fox, CBS, 1985
• "Bad Paper," Houston Knights, CBS, 1988
• "Grant Meets Grandpa," Nearly Departed, NBC, 1989
• Ella Wilkes, "Ch-ch-ch-changes," Doctor Doctor, CBS, 1990
• Brenda Hanes, "Love, Hillman-Style," A Different World, NBC, 1991
• May Freeman, "Favorite Son," True Colors, Fox, 1991
• June, "Toby or Not Toby," Dream On, HBO, 1991
• Judith, "Reach Out and Teach Someone," Home Improvement, ABC, 1991
• Arlene, "Baby Makes Five," Beverly Hills, 90210, Fox, 1992
• Louise Wilson, "Marriage on the Rocks with a Twist," The Golden Palace, CBS, 1992
• Louise Wilson, "A New Leash on Life," The Golden Palace, CBS, 1993
• Louise Wilson, "Pro and Concierge," The Golden Palace, CBS, 1993
• Mother O'Dantelle, "Wedding Bells & Box Boys," Sister, Sister,ABC, 1994
• Dorothy Cooper, "Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper," Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, ABC, 1994
• Herself, "All the Players Came," Martin, Fox, 1995
• Carol, "Her Cheatin' Mind," Home Improvement, ABC, 1995
• Macy Chamberlain, "A Miracle Happens Here," ER, NBC, 1995
• Mrs. Helen Gaither Moss, "Mentor," Moesha, UPN, 1997
• Esther Hamilton, "Smokescreen," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1997
• Aunt Liddy, "A Test of Character," Clueless, 1999
• Delores, "Going, Going, Gone," The Steve Harvey Show, The WB, 2000
• Dottie, "Bully on the Bus," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2000
• Voice of Mrs. Patterson, "Hello Stranger," As Told by Ginger, Nickelodeon, 2000
• Voice of Mrs. Patterson, "Never Can Say Goodbye," As Told by Ginger, Nickelodeon, 2002
• Also appeared in an episode of Spencer, NBC.
• Pilots
• Dottie Singer, Hellinger's Law, CBS, 1981
• Gloria Shenar, The Big Easy, ABC, 1982
• Mrs. Gorman, The Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour, ABC, 1983
• Mary, Laughs!, Showtime, 1990
• Joanne Wilson, Hammer, Slammer, and Slade, ABC, 1990
• Maxene, Harlan & Merleen, CBS, 1993
• Specials
• Rodeen, J. T., CBS, 1969
• Good Evening, Captain!, CBS, 1981
• Good Times: The E! Hollywood True Story, E! Entertainment Television, 2000
• Television Work
• Series
• Singer of theme song, "Movin' on Up," The Jeffersons, CBS, 1975
• Film Appearances
• Stormy Monday, Five on the Black Hand Side, United Artists, 1973
• Nellie Bond, A Piece of the Action, Warner Bros., 1977
• Ma Bell, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, United Artists, 1988
• Mrs. Stone, Heart Condition, New Line Cinema, 1990
• Aunt Rocky, Penny Ante: The Motion Picture, 1990
• Viola Battle, Waterproof, Cloud Ten Pictures, 1999
• Stage Appearances
• Appeared in a production of Showgirls, Jomandi Theatre, in Georgia.
• WRITINGS
• Television Music
• Series
• Lyricist and composer of theme song (with Jeff Barry), "Movin' on Up," The Jeffersons, CBS, 1975