Juanita Jennings facts for kids

Juanita Jennings was born on September 12, 1952, in Dallas, Texas. She is an American actress famous for her many roles on television. She has also appeared in movies and on stage.

Her Acting Journey

Juanita Jennings started her acting career in 1986. She quickly became known for her talent.

Awards and Early TV Roles

In 1994, Juanita Jennings won an important award called the CableACE Award. She won it for her role in a movie or miniseries called Laurel Avenue. This award was for being the best supporting actress.

She also appeared as a guest star in many popular TV shows. Some of these include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Ellen, 7th Heaven, and Touched by an Angel.

Famous TV Roles

One of Juanita Jennings' most well-known roles was as Edna Barnes in the TV show Meet the Browns. She was a regular cast member on this show from 2009 to 2011.

She also had important recurring roles in other TV series. These include The Division, The Bold and the Beautiful, and the Fox show Star, where she appeared from 2017 to 2019. More recently, in 2019, she had recurring roles in the legal drama Pearson and the drama David Makes Man. In 2024, she appeared in 8 episodes of the show Cross.

Stage Performances

Besides TV and movies, Juanita Jennings has also performed in plays. She played the character Rose Maxson in a play called Fences by August Wilson. This play was shown at the South Coast Repertory theater.

Movies and TV Shows

Juanita Jennings has been in many movies and television shows throughout her career. Here are some examples of her work.

Movies

She has acted in various films, often playing supporting roles.

• 1992: Basic Instinct as a Receptionist
• 1993: Laurel Avenue as Yolanda Arnett-Friedman
• 2001: Baby Boy as Rachel
• 2003: Runaway Jury as Loreen Duke
• 2007: Daddy's Little Girls as Katheryn
• 2013: Side Effects as Gladys
• 2013: Khumba as Zuki

Television Shows

Juanita Jennings has appeared in a wide range of TV series, from comedies to dramas.

• 1993: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Nurse
• 1996: Ellen as Therapist
• 1997: Chicago Hope as Rebecca Rosen (2 episodes)
• 1999: 7th Heaven as Cynthia
• 2000-2003: The Practice as Claire Stevens and Marcia Hodges (2 episodes)
• 2000-2006: ER as Mrs. Davis and ICU Doctor (2 episodes)
• 2002: The Division as Dr. Donna Morella (4 episodes)
• 2007: The Bold and the Beautiful as Dorothy Bascomb (11 episodes)
• 2009-2011: Meet the Browns as Edna/Edna Barnes (140 episodes)
• 2011: Justified as Rachel's Mother
• 2013: Shameless as Mama Kamala (2 episodes)
• 2017-2019: Star as Ruby (recurring role)
• 2019: Pearson as Lillian Cook (8 episodes)
• 2019: David Makes Man as Mrs. Hertrude (8 episodes)
• 2024: Cross as Regina Cross (8 episodes)