Dorien Wilson facts for kids

Dorien Leon Wilson (born July 5, 1963) is an American actor. He is famous for his role as Professor Stanley Oglevee on the UPN sitcom The Parkers. This show ran from 1999 to 2004. It was a spin-off from the series Moesha. Wilson also played Terrence Winningham on the ABC/The WB sitcom Sister, Sister. He was on that show from 1994 to 1996. Another important role was Eddie Charles on Dream On from 1991 to 1996. More recently, he has starred as Jay Weaver on the Bounce TV comedy sitcom In the Cut.

Early Life

Dorien Wilson was born on July 5, 1963, in Lompoc, California. He has two siblings. His sister is Savita Carothers. His brother, Jamont David Wilson, passed away in 2015. Dorien became interested in acting while he was in high school. This was also in Lompoc, California.

Acting Career

Wilson has played many memorable characters on television. He was Professor Stanley Oglevee on the sitcom The Parkers. He also played Eddie Charles, a talk-show host, on HBO's series Dream On.

He had a regular role as Terrence on Sister, Sister. He also appeared as Warrington Steele on The Steve Harvey Show. Wilson co-starred with Sherman Hemsley in the sitcom Goode Behavior.

While he is mostly known for TV, he has also been in a few movies. He co-starred in House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute in 2001. He also had a small role as a doctor in the 2004 film You Got Served.

Dorien Wilson has appeared in many popular TV shows. He was "Mad Money Mitch" on Disney Channel's That's So Raven. He played Juggles the clown on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He was a theater producer on the sitcom Martin. He also appeared as a pastor on Living Single. Wilson was also in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. He played a college love interest for Cassi Davis' character.

He even appeared on the hit TV show Friends. He played Chandler's boss in one episode. Dorien Wilson was also in a KFC commercial for boneless chicken.

Personal Life

Dorien Wilson married JoAnn Wilson in 1986.