Jackée Harry

Jacqueline Yvonne Harry, also known as Jackée, (born August 14, 1956) is an American actress, singer, comedian, and director.[1] She is best known for her role as Sandra Clark 227. She is the first African-American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Jackée Harry
Harry at a December 2010 performance of
The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Born
Jacqueline Yvonne Harry

(1956-08-14) August 14, 1956
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJackée
EducationHigh School of the Performing Arts
C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University
OccupationActress, singer, comedian, director, television personality
Years active1978–present
Known forSandra Clark – 227
Lisa Landry – Sister, Sister
Pauletta Birdsong – The First Family
Spouse(s)
Elgin Charles Williams (m. 19962003)
Children1
Awards1987 – Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Sandra Clark (227)
1999 – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Lisa Landry (Sister, Sister)
2000 – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Lisa Landry (Sister, Sister)
WebsiteOfficial website

References

  1. Fearn-Banks, Kathleen (2006). Historical dictionary of African-American television. Scarecrow Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-8108-5335-5.

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