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Jackee

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About Me

My full name is Jacqueline Yvonne Harry (when I started showbusiness I decided to go by Jackée Harry ~pronounced Ja-Kay~, then when I became the big Diva I am, (I dropped the last name). Anyway, I was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and I grew up living with my Mother Flossie and my four siblings (my father died when I was 3). In the 70's I moved to New York and studied acting at the Henry School Settlement, then studied opera at the High School Of Music and Art. Then I got my degree in American History from Long Island University (I wanted to be a History teacher). And I did that until I started acting with a little theatre group ran by Richard Wesley. I couldn't make it back to class on Monday morning from my shows that weekend. I took a chance and started acting full time and haven't left since. I first married in 1980 but that only lasted 4 years. I became this Diva in the 80's and didn't need a man. But by the 90's I married Elgin Charles Williams, we divorced in 2003. Anyway, now I'm happier than ever and still acting and just want to say thank you to all of my fans.

My Interests

A little about me... Food- I love food. Most of you probably know I struggled with my weight for many years and recently I ended up on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club 2. Wow!That was an experience. My favorite foods are tuna fish, meatloaf, rice, string beans, collard greens, cabbage, turkey, steak, anything. It may seem politically incorrect but I eat me some meat! The only thing I don't really like is chicken. I hate chicken. I also hate to exercise but I do it everday. For years I was doing sit-ups, crunches, leg lifts, and taking fat burners but now, everyday, I have a great dance instructor who helps me dance and work out in that way. It's fun too! It's got my weight down to 163 lbs. Anyway, the next few segments (music, movies, TV, ect.) aren't really my interest but instead a filmography so to speak, of the work I've done over the years.

I'd like to meet:

The people I most like to meet are my best friends. They keep me grounded and from becoming a huge Diva again. We all act like Divas in our own way but that puts some fun into our relationships. My friends Valgene, Star Jones-Reynolds, Gale King, Phylicia Rashad, Marva Hicks,Lynn Whitfield, and Tonya Pinkins are the dearest people in my life. You may know some of them from the business and I'm sure you can tell they are blessed, and so am I for having them as friends.View All Friends | View Blog | Add Comment

Music:

Pass the Courvoisier Part 2 (Busta Rhyme’s music video)

Movies:

The Last Day of Summer (2007)- Lola The Lobster All You’ve Got (2006)- Sales Person You Got Served (2004)- Mama Living And Working In Space: The Countdown Has Begun (1993)- Charmayne Ladybugs (1992)- Julie Benson Double Your Pleasure a.k.a. The Reluctant Agent (1989)- Linda/Sharlene Cavanaugh The Woman Of Brewster Place (1989)- Etta Mae Crash Course or Driving Academy (1988)- Edna Savage ALF Loves A Mystery (1987)- Countess The Incredible Ida Early (1987)- Ida Early Alvin Goes Back To School (1986)- voice of Gina Lipman Moscow On The Hudson (1984) The Cotton Club (1984)- Dancer

Television:

Everybody Hates Chris (2006-2007)- Vanessa The Nick At Nite Holiday Special (2003)- Jackée, The Baker Mother Goose: A Rappin’ and Rhymin’ Special (1997)- voice of Bo Peep Happily Ever After: The Fairytales Of Every Child (1995)- voice of Giant’s Wife Sister, Sister (1994)- Lisa Landry The Royal Family (1991- 1992)- Ruth ‘CoCo’ Royal We’ll Take Manhattan pilot (1990)- Yvonne ABC TGIF- Lisa Friday Night Surprise pilot (1988) The Cheech Show pilot (1988)- Sheila Jackée pilot (1989)- Sandra Clark 227 (1985-1990)- Sandra Clark Another World or Another World: Bay City (1983-1986)- Lily Mason One On One (2005)- Sheri St. Croix That’s So Raven (2005)- Dava 7th Heaven (2003)- Ms. Beane Twice In A Lifetime (2000)- Darcy Green NBC’s One Minute Movies(Voice) Unhappily Ever After (1996)- Ms. Blake Dave’s World (1994)- Estelle Designing Women (1992)- Vanessa Chamberlain Amen (1988)- Roxanne One To Grow On (1988)

Books:

Everybody Hates Chris (2006-2007)- Vanessa The Nick At Nite Holiday Special (2003)- Jackée, The Baker Mother Goose: A Rappin’ and Rhymin’ Special (1997)- voice of Bo Peep Happily Ever After: The Fairytales Of Every Child (1995)- voice of Giant’s Wife Sister, Sister (1994)- Lisa Landry The Royal Family (1991- 1992)- Ruth ‘CoCo’ Royal We’ll Take Manhattan pilot (1990)- Yvonne ABC TGIF- Lisa Friday Night Surprise pilot (1988) The Cheech Show pilot (1988)- Sheila Jackée pilot (1989)- Sandra Clark 227 (1985-1990)- Sandra Clark Another World or Another World: Bay City (1983-1986)- Lily Mason One On One (2005)- Sheri St. Croix That’s So Raven (2005)- Dava 7th Heaven (2003)- Ms. Beane Twice In A Lifetime (2000)- Darcy Green NBC’s One Minute Movies(Voice) Unhappily Ever After (1996)- Ms. Blake Dave’s World (1994)- Estelle Designing Women (1992)- Vanessa Chamberlain Amen (1988)- Roxanne One To Grow On (1988)

Heroes:

Marla Gibbs, Star Jones-Reynolds, T'Keyah Crystal Keymah, Sherrie Shepherd, Tichina Arnold, Gale King, Whoopie Goldberg, Caroline Rhea, Kathy Nijimy, Phylicia Rashad, Marva Hicks, Ja'Net du Bois, Lynn Whitfield, and Tonya Pinkins