Karen Malina White is an American film and television actress. White is best known for her roles as Kaneesha Carter, in the 1989 drama film Lean on Me, as Charmaine Brown during the two final seasons on The Cosby Show and its spin-off A Different World; Nicolette Vandross on Malcolm & Eddie and the voice of Dijonay Jones on the Disney Channel animated comedy The Proud Family.
Born: | July 7, 1965, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality: | American |
Education: | Howard University |
Occupation: | Actress |
Years active: | 1980–present |
Known for: | Kaneesha Carter – Lean on Me, Charmaine Brown – The Cosby Show, A Different World |
Partner(s): | Malcolm-Jamal Warner, (2000–2007) |
IMDb: | Karen Malina White's IMDb |
About Karen Malina White
Philadelphia native best known for her two-season role as Charmaine Brown on "The Cosby Show". She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress for her role in the 1989 film "Lean On Me".
Before Fame
She graduated cum laude from Howard University.
Achievement
She is also a voice actress who has voiced Dijonay Jones on the animated series "The Proud Family".
Family Life
She was in a seven-year relationship with "Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Associations
She co-starred with Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman in "Lean on Me".