Marcella Lowery facts for kids

Marcella Lowery is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might know her as Francine Tibideaux, the mother of Elvin on The Cosby Show. She also played Jamal Jenkins' grandmother, CeCe, on the kids' mystery show Ghostwriter from 1992 to 1995.

Marcella Lowery was also Principal Karen Noble on the NBC sitcom City Guys. In movies, she played Anna Eldridge in The Preacher's Wife in 1996.

Lowery was born in Queens, New York City. Besides her TV and movie roles, she has appeared in commercials. You might have seen her in Campbell's Chunky Soup ads, where she played Donovan McNabb's mother. She also appeared in commercials for Colonial Penn.

Marcella Lowery's Acting Career

Early Roles and TV Shows

Marcella Lowery began her acting career in 1972. She had a recurring role on The Cosby Show. She played Francine Tibideaux, who was the mother of Elvin Tibideaux. Elvin was married to Sondra Huxtable on the show.

Lowery also appeared in a short role in the movie What About Bob?. She guest-starred in four episodes of Law & Order. This was a popular crime drama series.

Notable TV Series Roles

Lowery played a main role as CeCe Jenkins on the children's show Ghostwriter. This show was about a group of kids who solved mysteries with the help of a ghost. She was on the show from 1992 to 1995.

From 1997 to 2001, she had another main role. She played Principal Karen Noble on the sitcom City Guys. This show was about two friends from different backgrounds who attended a New York City high school.

Film Appearances

Marcella Lowery has acted in many films. In 1996, she played Anna Eldridge in The Preacher's Wife. This movie starred Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston.

More recently, she appeared in the 2021 film Thunder Force. In this movie, she played the character Grandma Norma.

Selected Filmography

Films Marcella Lowery Appeared In

Television Shows Marcella Lowery Appeared In