Cassi Davis
Cassi Davis | |
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Born | Cassandra Davis July 31, 1964 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse |
Kerry Patton (m. 2017) |
Cassandra Davis-Patton (born July 31, 1964)
Life and career
Born in
Davis' acting career began in 1988 with a supporting role in the
Davis is best known for her role as Ella Payne in the TBS sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne from 2007 to 2012. She received two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance.[6] In 2018, she starred in House of Payne spinoff The Paynes that aired on Oprah Winfrey Network. In 2020, a revival series of House of Payne was ordered on BET.[7]
Personal life
Davis married her longtime boyfriend Kerry Patton on January 11, 2017; prior to their marriage, the two had been dating since 2007.[8] In an interview, Cassi denied having a stroke, but revealed instead that she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in March 2020.[9]
Filmography
Films and plays
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1988 | School Daze! | Paula | |
1994 | Silent Bomb | Kate | |
2004 | He Say... She Say... But What Does GOD Say? | Sister Tiny | |
2005 | Love on Layaway | Willanetta | |
2006 | Madea's Family Reunion | Aunt Sarah | |
2006 | Madea Goes To Jail | Ella Kincaid | |
2007 | Daddy's Little Girls | Aunt Rita | |
2010 | Madea's Big Happy Family | Aunt Bam | |
2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family | ||
2011 | A Madea Christmas | ||
2011 | Aunt Bam's Place | ||
2014 | Madea's Neighbors from Hell
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2014 | Act of Faith | Brady's wife | |
2015 | Madea on the Run | Aunt Bam | |
2015 | Madea's Tough Love | voice | |
2016 | Boo! A Madea Halloween | ||
2017 | Boo 2! A Madea Halloween | ||
2017 | Hamlet & Hutch | Jenice | |
2019 | Madea's Farewell Play Tour | Aunt Bam | |
2019 | A Madea Family Funeral | ||
2022 | A Madea Homecoming |
Television
Year | Film | Role | Episodes |
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1993 | Living Single | Francine | Episode: "In The Black It's Beautiful" |
1994 | Chicago Hope | Nurse #1 | Episode: "Food Chains" |
1996 | Moesha | ||
1996 | Married... with Children | Patty | Episode: "Crimes Against Obesity" |
1999 | Kenan & Kel | Kitty | Episode: "He Got Job" |
1999–2001 | The PJs | HUD woman (Voice) | Recurring Role; 27 episodes |
2000 | The Parkers | Big Woman | |
2001 | Boycott | Cook | Television movie |
2007–2012, 2020–present | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Ella Payne | Lead role; 254 episodes NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2010, 2013) Nominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2009, 2011) |
2009 | Meet the Browns | Episode: "Meet the Christmas Spirit" | |
2015 | Love Thy Neighbor | Episode: "Ella and Curtis" | |
2018 | The Paynes | Lead role, 38 episodes |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2020 | Golden Raspberry Awards[10] | Worst Supporting Actress | A Madea Family Funeral | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Most famous actresses from Mississippi". WREG. January 26, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "Cassi Davis Biography". tbs.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2008.
- ^ "Holly Springs Star!! Cassandra "Cassi" Davis". Visit Holly Springs. August 21, 2015. Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ^ "'House of Payne' Star Cassi Davis Graduating From College—25 Years Later". October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Cassi Davis: House of Grace". www.cbn.com.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards: Winners Announced". The Hollywood Reporter. February 2013.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 4, 2020). "Tyler Perry Confirms 'House Of Payne' Revival On BET, New 'Assisted Living' Comedy Series".
- ^ "'House of Payne' Star Cassi Davis on Marrying High School Boyfriend: 'Our Fights Are Beautiful'". February 1, 2020.
- ^ "'House of Payne' Fans Worry That Cassi Davis Might Have Had a Stroke — What's the Truth?". May 26, 2021.
- ^ "RAZZ NEWZ - The Razzies!". razzies.com.
External links
- Cassi Davis at IMDb