Jo Marie Payton Wiki Biography
Jo Marie Payton (born August 3, 1950) is an American television actress, and singer, who starred most notably as Harriette Winslow, the matriarch of the Winslow family on the ABC/CBS sitcom, Family Matters, and its parent series Perfect Strangers from 1989 until 1997. From 2001 to 2005 Jo Marie Payton provided the voice for Suga Mama Proud on Bruce W. Smith’s The Proud Family, which reunited her with her former co-star Orlando Brown. 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).
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 3, 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Albany, Georgia, U.S. |
| Profession | Actress, Soundtrack |
| Spouse | Landrus Clark |
| IMDB |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Older sister of Michael Payton, Frankie L. Payton, Johnny Payton, Tommy Payton, Tina Payton, Vale Payton and Stacy Payton. Younger sister of Danny Payton. |
| 2 | Recorded a jazz CD (June 2000) |
| 3 | Decided to leave Family Matters (1989) midway through the ninth season due to her contract expiring. |
| 4 | Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. |
| 5 | Daughter, Chantale, born 1984 |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Mermaid | 2017 | post-production | Lorene |
| Heart of a Champion | filming | Mama Russ (as JoMarie Payton) | |
| 54:17 | 2016 | Violet (as JoMarie Payton) | |
| Mann and Wife | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Lorraine Mann / Lorraine |
| Jerico | 2016 | Maebell | |
| Jerico Final Cut 2017 | 2016 | Mae Bell | |
| The Flight Before Christmas | 2015 | TV Movie | Marie |
| Dangerous Lessons | 2015 | TV Movie | Linda |
| The Rev | 2013 | TV Series | Isabelle Starr |
| From This Day Forward | 2012 | TV Movie | Elena (as JoMarie Payton) |
| The Beach Chronicles AGX | 2012 | Short | Mothunevis Omaph (as JoMarie Payton) |
| The Beach Chronicles AGX P2 | 2011 | Short as JoMarie Payton | |
| The Glades | 2010 | TV Series | Remelle |
| Meet the Browns | 2009 | TV Series | Shirley |
| Desperate Housewives | 2006 | TV Series | Charlene |
| Reba | 2005 | TV Series | Grandma Ruby |
| The Proud Family | 2001-2005 | TV Series | Suga Mama |
| The Proud Family Movie | 2005 | TV Movie | Suga Mama (voice) |
| Lilo & Stitch: The Series | 2005 | TV Series | Suga Mama |
| The Rev | 2005 | TV Movie | Mama (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble) |
| Girlfriends | 2004 | TV Series | Annette Miles / Annette |
| The Big House | 2004 | TV Series | Mrs. Jenkins |
| Gas | 2004 | Loretta (as JoMarie Payton) | |
| Wanda at Large | 2003 | TV Series | Wanda’s Mother |
| Judging Amy | 2003 | TV Series | Mrs. Kahn – Math Teacher |
| In the Eyes of Kyana | 2002 | Video | Olivia (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble) |
| The Parkers | 2002 | TV Series | Ms. Campbell |
| The Hughleys | 2002 | TV Series | Satin Fontaine |
| The Proud Family Shorties | 2002 | TV Mini-Series | Suga Mama Proud (as JoMarie Payton) |
| Echoes of Enlightenment | 2001 | Paul’s Wife (as JoMarie Payton) | |
| City of Angels | 2000 | TV Series | Helen |
| Will & Grace | 1999-2000 | TV Series | Mrs. Freeman |
| 7th Heaven | 2000 | TV Series | Sharon Peacock |
| Moesha | 1996-1999 | TV Series | Mrs. Campbell / Valerie Shaw |
| The Jamie Foxx Show | 1998 | TV Series | Janice |
| Family Matters | 1989-1997 | TV Series | Harriette Winslow |
| ABC TGIF | 1990 | TV Series | Harriette (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble) |
| Perfect Strangers | 1987-1989 | TV Series | Harriette Winslow |
| Troop Beverly Hills | 1989 | Saleswoman (as JoMarie Payton-France) | |
| Small Wonder | 1986-1989 | TV Series | Sergeant Pepper / Meter Maid |
| Colors | 1988 | 2nd Woman in Recreation Center (as JoMarie Payton-France) | |
| Frank’s Place | 1988 | TV Series | Mrs. Ross |
| The Slap Maxwell Story | 1987 | TV Series | Bavaria |
| Disorderlies | 1987 | Kool’s Mother (as Jo Marie Payton-France) | |
| Silver Spoons | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Marie / Housekeeper |
| 227 | 1987 | TV Series | Mrs. Herman |
| Crossroads | 1986 | Jookhouse Woman #2 (as Jo Marie Payton-France) | |
| Deal of the Century | 1983 | Baptist #1 (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble) | |
| The New Odd Couple | 1982-1983 | TV Series | Mona |
| Teachers Only | 1983 | TV Series | Yolanda |
| The Hollywood Knights | 1980 | Black Lady | |
| The Plant Family | 1978 | TV Movie | Geneva – Lyla’s friend (as Jo Marie Payton-Frace) |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Matters | 1990 | TV Series performer – 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopped | 2015 | TV Series | Herself – Contestant |
| Good Morning America | 2015 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Whatever Happened To? | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| TV Land Confidential | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Weakest Link | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| Woof! Woof! Uncle Matty’s Guide to Dog Training | 1997 | Video short documentary | Herself (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble) |
| Vicki! | 1992 | TV Series | Herself |
| The $10,000 Pyramid | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Chuck Woolery Show | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Marsha Warfield Show | 1990 | TV Series | Herself |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Series or Special | The Proud Family Movie (2005) |
| 2005 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Series/Special | The Proud Family (2001) |
| 2005 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Comedic Performance | The Proud Family (2001) |
| 2004 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Comedic Performance | The Proud Family (2001) |
| 2003 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Series or Special | The Proud Family (2001) |
| 2003 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Performance – Comedy | The Proud Family (2001) |
