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Arnetia Walker

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Arnetia began her career shortly after entering high school. Only 16 years old she landed a part on Broadway in "The Sign In Sidney Brustein's Window", starring Hal Linden. A few years after graduation she assumed her best known stage role in Michael Bennett's hit musical, "Dreamgirls". Arnetia holds the distinction of being the only actress credited with portraying all three dreamgirls... See full bio »

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in Columbus, Georgia, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2008 College Road Trip
Grandma Porter
 
2004 The Big House (TV series)
Tina / Tina Cleveland
– The Anniversary Party (2004) … Tina Cleveland
– The Kidney Stays in the Picture (2004) … Tina
– A Friend in Need (2004) … Tina
– Almost Touched by an Angel (2004) … Tina
– Hart Transplant (2004) … Tina
 
2002 Everybody Loves Raymond (TV series)
Friendly Mom
– Cookies (2002) … Friendly Mom
 
2001 Kate Brasher (TV series)
Iris Rosemont
– Tracy (2001) … Iris Rosemont
 
2001 Some of My Best Friends (TV series)
Champagne Jones
– Scenes from an Italian Party … Champagne Jones
 
1999-2000 Popular (TV series)
Ms. Ross
– Are You There God? It's Me Ann-Margret (2000) … Ms. Ross
– What Makes Sammy Run (2000) … Ms. Ross
– All About Adam (2000) … Ms. Ross
– Hope in a Jar (2000) … Ms. Ross
– The Trial of Emory Dick (2000) … Ms. Ross
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2000 Geppetto (TV movie)
Featured
 
2000 Judging Amy (TV series)
Laura Evans
– Human Touch (2000) … Laura Evans
 
2000 City of Angels (TV series)
Etta Southerby
– Cry Me a Liver (2000) … Etta Southerby
 
2000 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Sweeney
– The Perfect Game (2000) … Sweeney
 
1999 For Love of the Game
Airport Bartender
 
1999 Balloon Farm (TV movie)
 
1998 The Steve Harvey Show (TV series)
Judge Maxine Sharp
– And Injustice for All (1998) … Judge Maxine Sharp
 
1998 Just Shoot Me! (TV series)
Tisha
– Rescue Me (1998) … Tisha
 
1997-1998 Malcolm & Eddie (TV series)
Sheila Sherman
– Mixed Nuts (1998) … Sheila Sherman
– The Courtship of Eddie's Mother (1997) … Sheila Sherman
 
1996-1997 Living Single (TV series)
Mrs. Taylor
– Oh, Solo Mio (1997) … Mrs. Taylor
– Multiple Choice (1996) … Mrs. Taylor
 
1996 The Cherokee Kid (TV movie)
Jenny
 
1996 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Thelma Morris
– Ted and Carey's Bogus Adventure (1996) … Thelma Morris
 
1996 Buddies (TV series)
Sister Harris
– There Goes the Groom … Sister Harris
 
1995 Renegade (TV series)
Carla
– An Uncle in the Business (1995) … Carla
 
1995 Bless This House (TV series)
Judy
– Pilot (1995) … Judy
 
1995 The Cosby Mysteries (TV series)
Clea Duprey
– The Medium Is the Message (1995) … Clea Duprey (as Arnetia Walker-Francis)
 
1995 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Samantha
– The Wedding Show (Psyche!) (1995) … Samantha (as Arnetia Walker-Francis)
 
1995 Love & War (TV series)
Grace
– At the Pantheon: Part 2 (1995) … Grace
 
1994 The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (TV series)
Shelly Austin
– Alex, Then and N.O.W. (1994) … Shelly Austin
 
1991-1994 Nurses (TV series)
Nurse Annie Roland
– All the Pretty Caseys (1994) … Nurse Annie Roland
– The Big Jack Attack (1994) … Nurse Annie Roland
– The One After the Earthquake (1994) … Nurse Annie Roland
– Silent Partner (1994) … Nurse Annie Roland
– Nothin' Says Lovin (1994) … Nurse Annie Roland
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1993 Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story (TV movie)
Paulette Rickles
 
1992 Love Crimes
Maria Johnson
 
1991 Cast a Deadly Spell (TV movie)
Hypolite Kropotkin
 
1991 The Whereabouts of Jenny (TV movie)
Louise
 
1990 New Attitude (TV series)
Abigail
– Not Your Average Date (1990) … Abigail
 
1990 Singer & Sons (TV series)
Claudia James
– Our's Not to Reason Why Shmy (1990) … Claudia James
– Once Bitten (1990) … Claudia James
– The Boxer Rebellion (1990) … Claudia James
– Two Sons for Singer (1990) … Claudia James
 
1990 Max Monroe (TV series)
Loretta Ivers
– Flashback, Pt. 2 (1990) … Loretta Ivers
 
1990 227 (TV series)
Christy
– Play Christy for Me (1990) … Christy
 
1989 Midnight Caller (TV series)
Ruthie Hoover
– Take Back the Streets (1989) … Ruthie Hoover
 
1989 Amen (TV series)
Maxine Varnay
– I Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine (1989) … Maxine Varnay
 
1989 Quantum Leap (TV series)
Traci
– Disco Inferno - April 1, 1976 (1989) … Traci
 
1989 Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
To-Bel
 
1988 Heart and Soul (TV movie)
Dawnelle Washington
 
1988 The Wizard of Speed and Time
Tina Dreem/Running Girl
 
1985 Handsome Harry's (TV movie)
Claudia
 
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Dogette
 
1978 The Wiz (video)
Chorus
 
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2001 Some of My Best Friends (TV series)
– Scenes from an Italian Party (performer: "I've Got You Under My Skin")
 
1989 Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (performer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman", "Let's Misbehave")
 
1984 They're Playing with Fire (performer: "Playing With Fire")
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 April 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 March 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1991 The Chuck Woolery Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.21 (1991) … Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (1972). (Revival). Written by Lorraine Hansberry. Book adapted by Robert Nemiroff and Charlotte Zaltzberg. Featuring songs with lyrics by Ray Errol Fox. Featuring songs by Gary William Friedman. Musical Director: Mack Schlefer. Music orchestrated by Gary William Friedman... See more »

Alternate Names:

Arnetia Walker-Francis
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Personal Quote:

It's funny, When I came to L.A. after the success of "Dreamgirls, " everyone asked, 'we know she can sing, but can she act?' So, I had to show them I could act. Now they all say, 'yes she can act, but can she sing?' See more »

Trivia:

Mother died when she was an infant. See more »

Nickname:

'Neesh' See more »