Jacqueline Yvonne Harry, better known by her mononymous stage name Jackée, is an American actress, singer, comedian, director, and television personality. She is best known for her roles as Sandra Clark, the sexy nemesis of Mary Jenkins, on the NBC TV series 227, and as Lisa Landry on the ABC/The WB sitcom Sister, Sister. She is noted for being the first and only African-American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Born: | Jacqueline Yvonne Harry, August 14, 1956, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
Nationality: | American |
Other names: | Jackée |
Education: | High School of the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University |
Occupation: | Actress, singer, comedian, director, television personality |
Years active: | 1978–present |
Known for: | Sandra Clark – 227, Lisa Landry – Sister, Sister |
Home town: | Harlem, New York, U.S. |
Spouse(s): | Jerry Jemmott, (?–, divorced) |
Children: | 1 |
Awards: | 1987 – Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Sandra Clark (227), 1999 – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Lisa Landry (Sister, Sister), 2000 – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Lisa Landry (Sister, Sister) |
Website: | Jackée Harry's Official site |
Twitter: | Jackée Harry's Twitter profile |
IMDb: | Jackée Harry's IMDb |
About Jackee Harry
Actress who received a Golden Globe nomination for her supporting role on the television series 227. She also starred as Lisa Landry on Sister, Sister and had a recurring role in the series Everybody Hates Chris.
Before Fame
Before pursuing a career in acting, she worked as a high school teacher.
Achievement
She was cast as Evelyn Rand in the Disney series Girl Meets World.
Family Life
She was married to Elgin Charles Williams from 1996 to 2003.
Associations
She acted alongside Kyla Pratt in the short-lived series Let's Stay Together.
Information related to Jackée Harry
- Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award winners
- African-American television directors
- Actresses from North Carolina
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School alumni
- Women television directors