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Jo Marie Payton
Biography
Jo Marie Payton is an American actress and singer who starred as Harriette Baines–Winslow, the matriarch of the Winslow family on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998), a role she originated on its forerunner series Perfect Strangers. From 2001 to 2005, Payton provided the voice for Suga Mama Proud (Penny Proud's grandmother) on Disney Channel's animated series The Proud Family and Disney+’s upcoming revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The role earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2005. Payton also had a recurring role as the personal assistant to Gregory Hines' character, Ben Doucette (Will Truman's boss), during season two of Will & Grace (1999–2000).
Known For
The Little Mermaid
as Lorene
Crossroads
as Jookhouse Woman
The Beach Bum
as Judge
Troop Beverly Hills
as Saleswoman
Colors
as 2nd Woman in Recreation Center
The Proud Family Movie
as Suga Mama (voice)
Christmas Made to Order
as Rachel
Deal of the Century
as Baptist #1
The Flight Before Christmas
as Marie
A Student's Obsession
as Linda
