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Jo Marie Payton
Born 1950-08-03Albany, Georgia, USA
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Proud Family WizmasSuga Mama (voice)Momma Said Come Home for ChristmasDolly RoundtreeConundrum: Secrets Among FriendsMrs. DumasA Family Matters ChristmasHenriettaA Very Charming Christmas TownEstelleThe Beach BumJudgeChristmas Made to OrderRachelThe Little MermaidLoreneJericoMaebellThe Flight Before ChristmasMarieA Student's ObsessionLindaFrom This Day ForwardElenaThe Proud Family MovieSuga Mama (voice)GasLorettaWoof! Woof!! Uncle Matty's Ultimate Guide to Dog TrainingRoleTroop Beverly HillsSaleswomanColors2nd Woman in Recreation CenterDisorderliesKool's MotherCrossroadsJookhouse WomanDeal of the CenturyBaptist #1