Bern Nadette Stanis
Bern Nadette Stanis | |
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Born |
Bernadette Stanislaus December 22, 1954 Brownsville–Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.[1] |
Nationality | American |
Other names |
BernNadette Stanis BernNadette Bern |
Education |
Erasmus Hall High School Juilliard School |
Occupation | Actress, author |
Years active | 1974–present |
Known for | Thelma Evans – Good Times |
Spouse(s) |
Thomas Fauntleroy (m. 1974; div. 1977)[2][3] Darnell Johnson (m. 1979; ann. 1979)[4] Terrence Redd (m. 1981; div. 1983) Kevin Fontana (m. 1991)[5] |
Children | 2 |
Website |
thelmaofgoodtimes |
Bern Nadette Stanis (born Bernadette Stanislaus; December 22, 1954) is an American actress and author. Stanis is best known for her role as Thelma Ann Evans–Anderson,[6] the only daughter of Florida and James Evans, Sr. on the CBS sitcom Good Times which originally ran from 1974 to 1979. Stanis is the author of four books: Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly; For Men Only; Situations 101: Finances; and The Last Night.
Early life and career
Stanis was born and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York City, New York, to Eula and Gregory Stanislaus. The oldest of five siblings, Stanis attended Erasmus Hall High School, graduating in 1972[7] and later attended the Juilliard School.[8][9]
Stanis played the role of Thelma Ann Evans on Good Times from 1974 to 1979. After Good Times ended, she made appearances on several television shows, including The Cosby Show and What's Happening Now!!. She and former co-star Jimmie Walker lent their voices to a radio spot for AT&T. Stanis was most recently seen in a Nationwide Insurance commercial. Stanis has been featured in several promotions for the TV One network. She appeared in a "Thelma" promotion that aired on September 19, 2009 alongside actress Anna Maria Horsford in the "Battle of the Thelmas" that specifically aired their weddings from their respective TV series (Horsford portrayed "Thelma Frye" in the TV series Amen). During the "Way Black Then" promotions in February 2010 (in honor of Black History Month), she and Walker appeared on the 30-minute program Color TV to share their memories and thoughts on Good Times. One of her latest appearances was on TV One's show. In July 2016, Stanis appeared on and episode of Centric's Being discussing her life and career.
Personal life
Stanis has been married four times. Her first was to her high school sweetheart Thomas Fauntleroy from June 1974 until 1977 then to Brooklyn nightclub owner Darnell Johnson in January 1979 and annulled shortly thereafter. Stanis' third marriage was to Terrence Redd in 1981, a mechanical engineer. Stanis gave birth to their daughter Dior Ravel in April 1982[10] and divorced early the following year.[11] In 1991, Stanis got married for to Kevin Fontana and had daughter, Brittany Rose Fontana (b. 1995).
Filmography
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1974–1979 | Good Times | Thelma Ann Evans–Anderson | 133 episodes |
1980 | The Love Boat | Jane Reeves | Episode: "Invisible Maniac/September Song/Peekaboo" |
1985 | What's Happening Now!! | Marcie | Episode: "Married or Not" |
1987 | Bustin' Loose | Ms. Fisher | Episode: "I Paint What I See" |
1991 | The Cosby Show | Carolyn Thompson | Episode: "Adventures in Babysitting" |
1997 | The Good News | Audrey | Episode: "The Baby on the Door Step" |
The Wayans Bros. | Thelma Evans | Episode: "Unspoken Token" | |
1999 | The Parent 'Hood | L'Tonya | Episode: "Mommy Dearest" |
2003 | Girlfriends | as herself | |
2015 | Black Jesus | Bernadette |
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Hidden Blessings | Jackson's Lawyer | |
2004 | Land of the Free? | Psychiatrist | |
Still 'Bout It | Aunt Tee Dee | ||
2006 | The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2 | Mrs. Clark | |
2009 | CAUTION! Heartache Ahead | Vera | |
The Adventures of Umbweki | Usahnisa | ||
In the Midnight Hours | Cheryl | ||
2010 | N-Secure | Dr. Heather | |
2015 | 36 Hour Layover | Nina's Mother | |
Notes
- ↑ Bernadette Stanis helps alzheimers patients remember Good Times
- ↑ Famous Hookups: Bernadette Stanis
- ↑ Did Fame Wreck Marriage of TV's Good Times Star ? – Bernadette Stanis (Jet Magazine, July 20, 1978)
- ↑ JET Magazine -(January 25, 1979)
- ↑ Biography at TVGuide.com
- ↑
- ↑ Say hello to the real ‘Thelma’ - Bern Nadette Stanis
- ↑ Witbeck, Charles (May 30, 1975). "'Good Times' Teen No Longer Hiding". Boca Raton News. KFS.
- ↑ Markoutsas, Elaine (January 5, 1976). "Thelma Of 'Good Times' Moving Ahead". Toledo Blade. (originally published in Chicago Tribune, 28 December 1975)
- ↑ JET Magazine (August 24, 1982)
- ↑ Ebony May 2000