Veronica Redd facts for kids

Veronica Redd is an American actress. She was born on August 8, 1948. She is best known for her role as Mamie Johnson in the TV show The Young and the Restless. This show is a popular daytime soap opera on CBS.

Veronica's Acting Journey

Veronica Redd was born in Washington, D.C. Her first acting job in Hollywood was on a TV show called The Jeffersons in 1977. She played a character named Edith "Edie" Stokes. Edie was an old friend of George Jefferson. At first, George was surprised by Edie's changes, but he slowly accepted her.

After The Jeffersons, Veronica Redd appeared in many other TV shows. She was a guest star on shows like Good Times, Eight Is Enough, Lou Grant, Hill Street Blues, WKRP in Cincinnati, and Diff'rent Strokes.

Big Roles in TV and Movies

In 1982, Veronica Redd starred in a CBS miniseries called The Blue and the Gray. This show was about the American Civil War. Later, she also appeared in other miniseries. These included The Atlanta Child Murders (1985) and The Women of Brewster Place (1989).

Veronica Redd has also been in movies. Some of her film roles include The Five Heartbeats (1991) and Blue Hill Avenue (2001).

Playing Mamie Johnson

One of Veronica Redd's most famous roles is Mamie Johnson on The Young and the Restless. She was the second actress to play this character. She took over the role from Marguerite Ray. Veronica Redd played Mamie from 1990 to 1995. She returned to the show from 1999 to 2004.

Her role as Mamie Johnson was very important. She was the first African-American character on the show to have a long-term contract. This meant she was a regular part of the cast. In 2023, Veronica Redd returned to play Mamie Johnson again. This was part of the show's 50th anniversary celebration.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the TV shows and movies Veronica Redd has been in:

• Blue Hill Avenue - Nana (2001)
• The Five Heartbeats - Mrs. Matthews (1991)
• Picket Fences - Dairy Queen - Dr. Rizzo (Billed as Veronica Redd Forrest) (1993)
• The Young and the Restless - Mamie Johnson #2 (1990–1995, 1999–2004, 2023-present)
• Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI - Momma Melden (1986)
• The Blue and the Gray (miniseries) - Hattie (1982)
• WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series) - Cora Isley (1981)
• Diff'rent Strokes - The Magician - Ms. Buxton (1981)
• Good Times - Willona's New Job - Mavis (1978)
• The Jeffersons (TV series) - Edie Stokes (1977)