Karen Malina White
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Karen Malina White (born in July 7, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in sitcoms.
Biography
Karen Malina White was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She studied at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. When she graduated high school, White continued her studies at Howard University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with cum laude honors. It was in her senior year, that White won Miss Howard University and landed her first role as an actress.
She has a daughter. She is close friends with Malcolm Jamal Warner, her co-star from The Cosby Show and Malcolm & Eddie.
Career
In 1989, White starred in Lean on Me alongside notable actor Morgan Freeman. She was nominated for the 1990 Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her performance in the film. During the 90's she made many guest appearances in various television shows. She portrayed Charmaine Brown during Seasons 7 and 8 of The Cosby Show (1990-1992), and Season 6 of A Different World (1992-1993). White also guest starred as Jewel, Jazz's wife in two episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
From 2001-2005, she performed the voice of Dijonay Jones on the animated Disney Channel series The Proud Family.
White has also appeared in various stage productions.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Ties That Bind | Madison | |
| 2004 | Fronterz | ||
| 1995 | Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored | Mary | |
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| 1989 | Lean On Me | Kaneesha Carter | Young Artist Award (nominated) |