Jo Marie Payton facts for kids
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Jo Marie Payton
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| Born | August 3, 1950 Albany, Georgia, U.S.
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| Other names | Jo Marie Payton Jo Marie Payton-France Jo Marie Payton-Noble |
| Alma mater | Albany State University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Rodney Noble
(m. 1993; div. 1998) |
| Children | 1 |
Jo Marie Payton (born August 3, 1950) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Harriette Baines Winslow on the TV show Family Matters. This role started on another show called Perfect Strangers. Jo Marie Payton also voiced Suga Mama Proud on the Disney Channel's cartoon series The Proud Family. She continued this role in The Proud Family Movie and the newer show The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+. Her voice work earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination.
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Early Life and Education
Jo Marie Payton was born on August 3, 1950, in Albany, Georgia. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Opa-locka, Florida. She went to North Dade Jr./ Sr. High School. Later, she graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School in 1968. Jo Marie Payton then continued her studies at Albany State University. After college, she moved to California. There, she joined a traveling musical show called Purlie.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting with Perfect Strangers
Jo Marie Payton got her big break in 1987. She was cast as Harriette Winslow, an elevator operator, on the ABC sitcom Perfect Strangers. People really liked her character. Because of this, she got her own TV show in 1989.
Starring in Family Matters
Her new show was called Family Matters. She continued playing Harriette Winslow. In Family Matters, Harriette was a mother in a middle-class family living in Chicago, Illinois. Jo Marie Payton left Family Matters during its last season. Her final appearance was on December 19, 1997. Another actress, Judyann Elder, took over the role of Harriette Winslow for the remaining episodes.
Voice Acting and Other Roles
In 2005, Jo Marie Payton voiced Suga Mama in The Proud Family Movie. She has also appeared in many other TV shows. These include Desperate Housewives, Reba, Girlfriends, and Will & Grace. In 2009, she was a guest star on Meet the Browns. She also hosted her own show, Second Chance with Jomarie Payton.
Personal Life
Jo Marie Payton was married to Rodney Noble until 1998.
Film and Television Roles
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1978 | The Plant Family | Geneva (Lyla's friend) | Television film |
| 1980 | The Hollywood Knights | Black Lady | |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century | Baptist #1 | |
| 1986 | Crossroads | Jookhouse Woman #2 | |
| 1987 | Disorderlies | Kool's Mother | |
| 1988 | Colors | 2nd Woman in Recreation Center | |
| 1989 | Troop Beverly Hills | Saleswoman | |
| 2001 | Enchos of Enlightenment | Paul's Wife | |
| 2002 | In the Eyes of Kyana | Olivia | Video |
| 2004 | Gas | Loretta | |
| 2005 | The Proud Family Movie | Suga Mama Proud (voice) | Television film |
| The Rev | Mama | Television film | |
| 2011 | The Beach Chronicles AGX P2 | Mothunevis Omaph | Short |
| 2012 | The Beach Chronicles AGX | Mothunevis Omaph | Short |
| From This Day Forward | Elena | Television film | |
| 2015 | Dangerous Lessons | Linda | Television film |
| The Flight Before Christmas | Marie | Television film | |
| 2016 | Jericho | Maebell | |
| 54:17 | Violet | ||
| 2017 | A Warrior's Path: Alpha | Essie | Short |
| 2018 | The Little Mermaid | Lorene | |
| Christmas Made to Order | Rachel | Television film | |
| 2019 | The Beach Bum | Judge | |
| 2020 | A Very Charming Christmas Town | Estelle | Television film |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1977–78 | Redd Foxx | Recurring cast | |
| 1982–83 | The New Odd Couple | Mona | Recurring cast |
| 1983 | Teachers Only | Yolanda | Episode: "It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To" |
| 1986 | Small Wonder | Meter Maid | Episode: "Here Comes the Judge" |
| 1986–87 | Silver Spoons | Marie | Recurring cast: seasons 4–5 |
| 1987 | 227 | Mrs. Herman | Episode: "The Handwriting on the Wall" |
| The Slap Maxwell Story | Bavaria | Episode: "Episode #1.1" | |
| 1987–89 | Perfect Strangers | Harriette Winslow | Main cast: seasons 3–4 |
| 1988 | Frank's Place | Mrs. Ross | Episode: "The Recruiting Game" |
| 1989 | Small Wonder | Sergeant Pepper | Episode: "The Jailbirds" |
| 1989–97 | Family Matters | Harriette Winslow | Main cast |
| 1996 | Moesha | Valerie Shaw | Episode: "A Concerted Effort: Part 1" |
| 1998 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Janice King | Episode: "Just Don't Do It" |
| 1999 | Moesha | Mrs. Campbell | Recurring cast: season 4, guest: season 5 |
| 1999–2000 | Will & Grace | Mrs. Freeman | Recurring cast: season 2 |
| 2000 | 7th Heaven | Sharon Peacock | Episode: "Liar, Liar" |
| City of Angels | Helen | Episode: "Saving Faces" | |
| 2001–05 | The Proud Family | Suga Mama Proud (voice) | Main cast |
| 2002 | The Hughleys | Satin Fontaine | Episode: "Bored of the Rings" |
| The Parkers | Ms. Campbell | Episode: "It's Showtime" | |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Mrs. Kahn | Episode: "Ex Parte of Five" |
| Wanda at Large | Mrs. Hawkins | Episode: "Hurricane Hawkins" | |
| 2004 | The Big House | Mrs. Jenkins | Episode: "Almost Touched by an Angel" |
| Girlfriends | Annette Miles | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series | Suga Mama Proud (voice) | Episode: "Spats" |
| Reba | Grandma Ruby | Episode: "No Good Deed" | |
| 2006 | Desperate Housewives | Charlene | Episode: "Thank You So Much" |
| 2009 | Meet the Browns | Shirley | Episode: "Meet the Gold Digger" |
| 2010 | The Glades | Remelle | Episode: "Mucked Up" |
| 2013 | The Rev | Isabelle Starr | Main cast |
| 2015 | Chopped | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Sitcom Moms" |
| 2015–16 | Mann & Wife | Lorraine Mann | Main cast: seasons 1–2 |
| 2019 | Blaze and the Monster Machines | Grandma Ninja (voice) | Episode: "Ninja Soup" |
| 2022–present | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Suga Mama Proud (voice) | Main cast |
| 2023, 2025 | Chibiverse | Suga Mama Proud (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Invincible | Warden (voice) | Episode: "This was Supposed to be Easy" |
| Theme Song Takeover | Suga Mama (voice) | Episode: "Suga Mama Takes Over The Proud Family Theme Song!" | |
| She the People | Cleo Dunkerman |
