Ja'net DuBois (1932–2020) |
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Ja'Net DuBois was a multi-talented and diverse performer. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York and began her career on Broadway. She has appeared in various plays, including "Golden Boy" with Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr., and "A Raisin in the Sun". She moved onto TV roles, receiving a Peabody Award for a 1969 CBS children's movie J.T. (1969)...
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Born:in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USADied:(age 87) in Glendale, California, USA |
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Actress (68 credits)
Actress (68 credits)
2000-2004
As Told by Ginger
(TV Series)
Mrs. Patterson
Mrs. Patterson
- The Wedding Frame
(2004)
... Mrs. Patterson (voice)
- Far from Home
(2003)
... Mrs. Patterson (voice)
- Never Can Say Goodbye
(2002)
... Mrs. Patterson (voice)
- The Even Steven Holiday Special
(2001)
... Mrs. Patterson (voice)
- Hello Stranger
(2000)
... Mrs. Patterson (voice)
1999-2001
The PJs
(TV Series)
Mrs. Avery
Mrs. Avery
- Red Man's Burden
(2001)
... Mrs. Avery (voice)
- Clip Show
(2001)
... Mrs. Avery (voice)
- A Race to His Credit
(2001)
... Mrs. Avery (voice)
- Let's Get Ready to Rumba
(2001)
... Mrs. Avery (voice)
- Miracle Cleaner on 134th Street
(2001)
... Mrs. Avery (voice)
2000
The Steve Harvey Show
(TV Series)
Delores
Delores
- Going, Going, Gone
(2000)
... Delores (as Ja'net DuBoise)
1996-1997
The Wayans Bros.
(TV Series)
Grandma Ellington / Willona Woods
Grandma Ellington / Willona Woods
- Unspoken Token
(1997)
... Grandma Ellington / Willona Woods
- Stand Up Guy
(1997)
... Grandma Ellington
- Marlon Goes on the Road
(1997)
... Grandma Ellington (as Ja'net Du Bois)
- The Black Widower
(1997)
... Grandma Ellington (as Ja'net Du Bois)
- Life Without Marlon
(1997)
... Grandma Ellington (as Ja'net Du Bois)
1995
ER
(TV Series)
Macy Chamberlain
Macy Chamberlain
- A Miracle Happens Here
(1995)
... Macy Chamberlain (as Ja'net Du Bois)
1991-1995
Home Improvement
(TV Series)
Carol / Judith Potter
Carol / Judith Potter
- Her Cheatin' Mind
(1995)
... Carol
- Reach Out and Teach Someone
(1991)
... Judith Potter
1994
Sister, Sister
(TV Series)
Mom O' Danielle
Mom O' Danielle
- Wedding Bells & Box Boys
(1994)
... Mom O' Danielle (as Ja'Net DuBois)
1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
(TV Series)
Dorothy Cooper
Dorothy Cooper
- Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper
(1994)
... Dorothy Cooper
1992-1993
The Golden Palace
(TV Series)
Louise Wilson
Louise Wilson
- A New Leash on Life
(1993)
... Louise Wilson
- Marriage on the Rocks with a Twist
(1992)
... Louise Wilson
1981
The Sophisticated Gents
(TV Mini Series)
Onetha Wiggins
Onetha Wiggins
- Episode #1.3
(1981)
... Onetha Wiggins
- Episode #1.2
(1981)
... Onetha Wiggins
- Episode #1.1
(1981)
... Onetha Wiggins
1980
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Evelyn Hopkins
Evelyn Hopkins
- Rent a Romeo/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Y' Gotta Have Heart
(1980)
... Evelyn Hopkins
1974-1979
Good Times
(TV Series)
Willona Woods
Willona Woods
- The Evans' Dilemma
(1979)
... Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois)
- Cousin Raymond
(1979)
... Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois)
- The End of the Rainbow
(1979)
... Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois)
- A Matter of Mothers
(1979)
... Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois)
- The Physical
(1979)
... Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois)
1979
Roots: The Next Generations
(TV Mini Series)
Sally Harvey
Sally Harvey
- Part I (1882-1883)
(1979)
... Sally Harvey
1972
Sanford and Son
(TV Series)
Juanita Grismore
Juanita Grismore
- Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three
(1972)
... Juanita Grismore (as Jánet DuBois)
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Music department (2 credits)
Music department (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (35 credits)
Soundtrack (35 credits)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (18 credits)
Self (18 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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TV commercial: Verizon wireless network. See more »Official Sites:
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Ja'net Du Bois | Jeanette Du Bois | Jeannette Du Bois | Ja'Net DuBois | Jánet DuBois | Ja'net DuBoise | Ja'net Dubois | Jeanette Dubois | Ja'net du BoisHeight:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)Spouse:
Sajit Krishna Gupta (divorced) (4 children)
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