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Harlem (TV Series)
''Harlem'' is an American comedy television series created and executive produced by Tracy Oliver. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on December 3, 2021. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on February 3, 2023. Synopsis The 10-episode series follows four girlfriends who met while attending New York University and are now in their thirties, living in Harlem, as they try to balance love, life, and their careers as working professionals. Cast Main cast * Meagan Good as Camille Parks * Grace Byers as Quinn Joseph * Shoniqua Shandai as Angie Wilson * Jerrie Johnson as Tye Reynolds * Tyler Lepley as Ian Walker Recurring cast * Whoopi Goldberg as Dr. Elise Pruitt * Jasmine Guy as Patricia Joseph * Bevy Smith as Aunt Tammy * Juani Feliz as Isabela Benitez-Santiago * Jonathan Burke as Eric * Kadeem Ali Harris as Brandon * Sullivan Jones as Jameson Royce * Andrea Martin as Robin Goodman ''(season 1)'' * Robert Ri'chard as Shawn ''(se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracy Oliver
Tracy Y. Oliver is an American film and television writer, producer, director, and actress. Oliver originally starred in the web series '' The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl,'' before serving as a staff writer on ABC's '' The Neighbors'' and STARZ's ''Survivor's Remorse.'' Oliver has co-written three movies: '' Barbershop: The Next Cut'' (2016), '' Girls Trip'' (2017), and ''Little'' (2019), with ''Girls Trip'' making her the first African-American woman to write a film that grossed over US$100 million. Oliver also created and wrote the BET television series ''First Wives Club'' and wrote the screenplay to the 2019 film adaptation of ''The Sun Is Also a Star.'' Oliver also runs a production company, Tracy Yvonne Productions. Career Oliver started her career shortly after attending Stanford University and USC Film School, where she double majored in American studies and drama. along with creating the black theater company Black Stage. She portrayed Nina, the antagonist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. She is known for her role as Dina in the 1988 film ''School Daze'' and as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne on the NBC ''The Cosby Show'' spin-off ''A Different World'', which originally ran from 1987 to 1993. Guy won four consecutive NAACP Image Awards from 1990 through 1993 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on the show. She played Roxy Harvey on ''Dead Like Me'' and as Sheila "Grams" Bennet on ''The Vampire Diaries''. More recently, she played the role of Gemma, Richard Webber’s friend and potential love interest on ''Grey's Anatomy''. Early life Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a Black American father and Caucasian mother, Guy was raised in the affluent historic Collier Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Northside Performing Arts High School. Her mother, the former Jaye Rudolph, was a former high-school teacher, and her father, the Reverend Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countess Vaughn
Countess Danielle Vaughn (born August 8, 1978) is an American actress, singer and television personality. She is best known for her role as Kim Parker on the UPN sitcoms ''Moesha'' and its spin-off ''The Parkers'', and as Alexandria DeWitt on ''227''. Early life Vaughn was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Sandra and Leo Vaughn. She began her performing career at age three in 1981, singing at church. At nine in 1988, she sang " I'll Be There" to win the ''Star Search'' junior vocalist champion and overall junior champion. Following that success, she was cast as Alexandria DeWitt in the fourth season of NBC sitcom, ''227'' at the start of its fourth season in 1988. Vaughn left the show the following year. Career In the 1990s, Vaughn guest starred on '' Thea'', '' Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'', and '' Roc''. Outside of television, she performed in the off-Broadway musical ''Mama, I Want to Sing! Part 3''. In 1992, Vaughn released her first album, ''Countess'', featuring a variety of songs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Rel Howery
Milton "Lil Rel" Howery Jr. (born December 17, 1979) is an American actor and comedian. Howery is known for playing Robert Carmichael in NBC's television comedy series ''The Carmichael Show'' (2015–2017) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer Rod Williams in the horror film ''Get Out'' (2017). He also starred in the TV series ''Rel'' (2018–2019), which he also created and co-produced, lasting only one season. Early life Milton Howery Jr. grew up on the West Side of Chicago, the son of Nancy and Milton. He attended Providence St. Mel School from fifth grade to ninth. He then transferred to Crane High School. At Crane, Howery wrote jokes and created a script in a senior talent show, after which he decided to pursue comedy professionally. Playing high school basketball, he reminded people of his older cousin Darrel, and was nicknamed Lil Rel."Storytelling like a good uncle is stand-up comic's best weapon". ''The Plain Dealer''. (Cleveland, Ohio). September 11, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd (born April 22, 1967) is an American actress, comedian, author, broadcaster, and television personality. She currently hosts the daily syndicated daytime talk show, ''Sherri''. From 2007 to 2014, Shepherd was a co-host of the daytime talk show '' The View'', for which she received multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 2009. She also starred in the sitcoms ''The Jamie Foxx Show'' (1999-2001), ''Less than Perfect'' (2002–2006), ''Sherri'' (2009), '' Trial & Error'' (2017–2018), and '' Mr. Iglesias'' (2019–2020). In 2009, she published the book ''Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break''. In 2012, she appeared as a contestant on the 14th season of the reality competition series '' Dancing with the Stars''. Shepherd had a recurring role as Angie Jordan on ''30 Rock'' and hosted the game show ''Best Ever Trivia Show''. Early life Shepherd was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of LaVerne (d. 1991) and Lawrence A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Fox
Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycologist; also his botanical author abbreviation *Marvin Rick (1901–1999), American middle-distance runner Units of measure *Rick, a quantity of firewood, related to a cord, in some parts of the US *Rick, a stack or pile of hay, grain or straw Other uses *Tropical Storm Rick (other) * ''Rick'' (film), a 2003 film starring Bill Pullman *RICK, stock ticker symbol for Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. See also *Richard (other) *Ricks (other) *Ricky (other) *Rix (other) Rix may refer to: Places * Rix, Jura, a commune in France * Rix, Nièvre, a commune in France People * Rix (surname) * Rix Robinson (1789–1875), Michigan pioneer Other uses * ''Rix'', a Gaulish word meaning "king"; cognate w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trai Byers
Trai Byers (born July 19, 1983) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Andre Lyon in the Fox television series ''Empire'' (2015–2020). Early life Trai Byers was born in Kansas City, Kansas. After a year of high school in Kansas City, he completed his high-school education in Georgia. Byers then graduated from Andrew College with an associate degree in Theater and graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in communications. He also attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles, and the Yale School of Drama. Career In 2011, Byers made his television debut with a recurring role on the ABC daytime soap opera, ''All My Children'', and the following year had a role in The CW teen soap, '' 90210''. He played civil rights activist James Forman in the 2014 historical epic film, ''Selma'' directed by Ava DuVernay. He plays Andre Lyon in Fox's 2015 music-industry primetime soap opera, ''Empire''. Personal life During the October 7, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel True
Rachel India True (born November 15, 1966) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in such films as '' The Craft'' (1996), '' Nowhere'' (1997), and ''Half Baked'' (1998). True is also known for her role as Mona Thorne on the UPN sitcom ''Half & Half'', which ran from 2002 to 2006. Early life True was born in New York City, the middle of three children. Her father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, whereas her mother is of African American heritage. Her younger sister, Noel, is also an actress. True attended New York University. Career True made her television debut in 1991 on the episode " Theo's Final Final" of NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show''. In 1993, she moved to Los Angeles and made her feature film debut playing Chris Rock's character's girlfriend in the comedy ''CB4''. On television, she appeared in episodes of '' Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'', ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', ''Getting By'', ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', ''Family Matters'', '' Dream On'' and we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joie Lee
Joie Susannah Lee () is an American screenwriter, film producer and actress. Early years Lee was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Jacqueline ( ''née'' Shelton), a teacher of arts and black literature, and William James Edward Lee III, a jazz musician, bassist, actor and composer. Career She has appeared in many of the films directed by her brother, Spike Lee, including ''She's Gotta Have It'' (1986), '' School Daze'' (1988), ''Do the Right Thing ''Do the Right Thing'' is a 1989 American comedy-drama film produced, written, and directed by Spike Lee. It stars Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, and Samuel L. Jackson, ...'' (1989), and '' Mo' Better Blues'' (1990). She also co-wrote and produced the film '' Crooklyn'' (1994). Another movie she appears in is '' A Kiss Before Dying'' (1991). Acting roles References External links * Actresses from New York City African-American actre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Rockwell (actress)
Kate Rockwell (born Katherine Rockwell Wilfong; August 4, 1984) is an American actor, dancer, and singer. She is known for her work on Broadway and for originating the roles of Skylar in '' Bring It On: The Musical'' in 2011 and of Karen Smith in the 2018 musical ''Mean Girls'', for the latter of which she received Drama Desk Award and Helen Hayes Award nominations. Early life and education Rockwell was born in Connecticut and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the eldest child born to Charles Wilfong and Linda Warner (née Rockwell). She has two younger siblings, Elizabeth (who goes by "Libet") and William (who goes by "Bear"). She graduated from Sycamore High School in 2002. During her first year, Rockwell was cast as Grandma Tzeitel in her high school's staging of ''Fiddler on the Roof'', her first on-stage theatre experience. She has said in interviews that this production made her realize her desire to pursue musical theatre as a career. In 2002, during her time at Sycamo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Ri'chard
Robert Andrew Ri'chard (born January 7, 1983) is an American television and film actor, known for his roles as Arnaz Ballard on the UPN sitcom '' One on One'' and Bobby Walker on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Cousin Skeeter''. Early life Ri'chard was born in Los Angeles, California. He is of Louisiana Creole descent. Career He has starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Cousin Skeeter''. He also made a few appearances as himself on the hit Nickelodeon game show, ''Figure It Out''. He played Samuel on ''Touched By An Angel'', a troubled teen whose brother is in prison for shooting a man. Also, he has appeared in films such as ''Coach Carter'' and '' House of Wax''. His breakout role was in the TV adaptation of Anne Rice's novel, '' The Feast of All Saints'', where he played the young Marcel who becomes a man within society. He has been professionally acting since the age of 13. He appeared in the movie '' Light It Up'' along with R&B star Usher. He attended Palms Middle School in Los Ange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
