Quick Facts
Born:
1950-08-03
Birthplace:
Albany, Georgia, USA
Credits:
45 Total Roles
Jo Marie Payton
Acting
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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
Invincible
Warden (voice)
Desperate Housewives
Charlene
The Little Mermaid
Lorene
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Suga Mama Proud (voice)
The Beach Bum
Judge
Will & Grace
Mrs. Freeman
Colors
2nd Woman in Recreation Center
Crossroads
Jookhouse Woman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Miss Governor TV | Cleo Dunkerson |
| 2023 | Momma Said Come Home For Christmas MOVIE | Dolly Roundtree |
| 2023 | Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends MOVIE | Mrs. Dumas |
| 2022 | A Family Matters Christmas MOVIE | Henrietta |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Chibiverse TV | Suga Mama Proud (voice) |
| 2022 | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder TV | Suga Mama (voice) |
| 2021 | Invincible TV | Warden (voice) |
| 2020 | A Very Charming Christmas Town MOVIE | Estelle |
| 2019 | The Beach Bum MOVIE | Judge |