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 | |
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 Harry at a December 2010 performance of The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker | |
| Born | Jacqueline Yvonne Harry August 14, 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jackée |
| Education | High School of the Performing Arts C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, comedian, director, television personality |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Known for | Sandra Clark – 227 Lisa Landry – Sister, Sister Pauletta Birdsong – The First Family |
| Spouse(s) | Elgin Charles Williams (m. 1996–2003) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | 1987 – 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) |
| Website | Official website |
Jackée Harry Media
Harry attending the 40th Primetime Emmy Awards in August 1988
References
- ↑ Fearn-Banks, Kathleen (2006). Historical dictionary of African-American television. Scarecrow Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-8108-5335-5.
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