Terri J. Vaughn
Terri J. Vaughn | |
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Born | Terri Juanita Vaughn[1] October 16, 1969 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1993–present |
Spouses | |
Children | 3 |
Website | terrijvaughn |
Terri Juanita Vaughn (born October 16, 1969) is an American actress, director and producer. She is best known for her role as high school secretary Lovita Alizay Jenkins-Robinson in
Career
In her early career, Vaughn appeared in the films
From 2003 to 2005, Vaughn was regular cast member on the UPN/The CW sitcom All of Us. In 2007, she had supporting role in the Tyler Perry's comedy-drama film Daddy's Little Girls opposite Gabrielle Union, and later had a regular role on another of Perry's productions, Meet the Browns (2009-2011). She owns a production company called Nina Holiday Entertainment, that produced films such as Sugar Mommas, A Cross to Bear and Girlfriends' Getaway. In 2016, Vaughn made her directing debut with the comedy film #DigitalLivesMatter.[3]
In 2016, Vaughn was cast in the recurring role as housekeeper in
Personal life
Vaughn grew up in San Francisco, California. She was married to Derrick Carolina and had a son, Daylen Ali (2001). She is currently married to former football player Karon Riley, and the couple have both a son and a daughter.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Student | |
1995 | Friday | China | |
Black Scorpion | Tender Lovin' | ||
Excessive Force II: Force on Force | Grace | ||
1996 | Don't Be a Menace
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Keisha | |
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species | B.T. Coolidge | ||
1997 | Black Scorpion II: Aftershock
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Tender Lovin' | |
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag | Flight Attendant | ||
2000 | The Smoker | - | Short |
2003 | Detonator | Sharona Brown | |
2005 | Fair Game | Wanda | |
Exposure | Woman #1 | Short | |
2006 | Stick It | Susie Mack | |
2007 | Dirty Laundry
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Jackie | |
Daddy's Little Girls | Brenda | ||
Redrum | Amber | ||
Angels Can't Help But Laugh | Herself | ||
Three Can Play That Game | Linda | ||
2010 | Baby Mama's Club | Mrs. Lagos | |
Love Me or Leave Me | Sheila Edwards | TV movie | |
This Time | Janet | Short | |
2012 | Sugar Mommas | Sheila | TV movie |
The Marriage Chronicles | Kamel Jackson | ||
Probable Cause | Tamika | ||
Life, Love, Soul | Tiffany | ||
2013 | Who Did I Marry? | Jennifer | |
Between Sisters | Benita | TV movie | |
In the Meantime | Nina | TV movie | |
Not 4 Sale | Juanita Poitier | Short | |
2014 | Where's the Love? | Kai | TV movie |
Hamlet & Hutch | Kendall | Video | |
Girlfriends' Getaway | Sophie | TV movie | |
Breeze | Brenda | ||
2015 | 72 Hours | Kia | |
Touched | Laura | ||
Girlfriends' Getaway 2 | Sophie | TV movie | |
Soul Ties | Ruth | ||
2016 | Beat Street | Mayor Cummings | Video |
2017 | Love by Chance | Herself | |
2018 | Melinda | Stacia LeBeau | |
One Crazy Christmas | Felecia | ||
2019 | Cultural Clash | Mrs. Jefferson | |
His, Hers & the Truth | Craigs Mom | ||
2020 | Heaven On Seven | Sister Lisa | |
The Millennial | Mrs. Sterling | ||
A Christmas Surprise | Aisha | TV movie | |
2022 | The Millennial | Mrs. Sterling | |
2023 | Here Comes the Sun | Ruth |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Living Single | Woman #1 | Episode: "Great Expectations" |
The Sinbad Show | Woman #1 | Episode: "Strictly Business" | |
1994 | Married... with Children | Connie | Episode: "Business Sucks: Part 1" |
Family Matters
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Girl #1 at Party | Episode: "Beta Chi Guy" | |
1995 | Sherman Oaks | Denise Cook | Episode: "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" |
Family Matters
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Eddie's Date | Episode: "They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?" | |
1997–2002 | The Steve Harvey Show | Lovita Alizay Jenkins Robinson | Main Cast: Season 2-6 |
1999 | ER | Mrs. Gleason | Episode: "Point of Origin" |
2001 | The Test | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "The PDA Test" & "The Optimist Test" |
2002–03 | Soul Food | Eva Holly | Guest: Season 3, Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
2003 | Girlfriends
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Tasha | Episode: "Single Mama, Drama" |
2003-05 | All of Us | Jonelle Abrahams | Main Cast: Season 1-2, Guest: Season 3 |
2004 | The Drop | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.35" |
2008 | Baisden After Dark
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Herself | Episode: "Are Women Too Picky?" |
2009–11 | Meet the Browns | Renee | Recurring Cast: Season 3, Main Cast: Season 4–5 |
2011 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | Episode: "The Bride and the Doom" |
2013 | JD Lawrence's Community Service | Lydia | Main Cast |
2016 | Being | Herself | Episode: "Terri J. Vaughn" |
Unsung Hollywood
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Herself | Episode: "Jasmine Guy" | |
Greenleaf | Melisse | Recurring Cast: Season 1 | |
2017 | Mann & Wife | Lieutenant Tate | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
2018 | Rel | Tia | Episode: "Windy City Politics" |
2020 | Insecure | Rose Cranberry | Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
Terror Lake Drive | Dr. Chisholm | Episode: "Something About AJ" | |
Kings of Jo'burg | Robin | Recurring Cast | |
2020–21 | We Stay Looking | Rose Cranberry | Main Cast |
2021–22 | First Wives Club | Cousin Pam | Guest: Season 2, Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
2022 | The Neighborhood | Claire | Episode: "Welcome to the Man Code" |
Johnson | Wanda Brooks | Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
Cherish the Day | Anastasia | Main Cast: Season 2 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
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2000 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Steve Harvey Show | Nominated |
2001 | Won | |||
2002 | Won | |||
2003 | Won | |||
2004 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Soul Food | Nominated | |
2004 | BET Awards | BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | All of Us | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Terri J. Vaughn - TVSA". Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Terri J. Vaughn". IMDb. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Terri J. Vaughn busts down doors for Black actors, directs new comedy - Rolling Out". 5 May 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Denise Petski (24 November 2015). "Terri J. Vaughn Joins 'Greenleaf'; Ellia English In 'Code Black' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Terri J. Vaughn welcomes second son, Kal'El Joseph". People. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
External links
- Terri J. Vaughn at IMDb