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Jackée Harry - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 14, 1956 |
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| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Jackée Harry's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Sandra Clark on the TV sitcom '227', playing Lisa Landry on 'Sister, Sister', and being the first African-American to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. |
Intro
Jackée Harry is an American actress, comedian, and television personality best known for her role as Sandra Clark on the NBC sitcom '227'. She became the first African-American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Early Life & Background
Jackée Harry was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and raised in Harlem, New York. She attended the High School of the Performing Arts and later New York City College, where she studied education. Before acting, she worked as a teacher.
Career Highlights
- First African-American to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1987) for '227'.
- Starred as Sandra Clark on '227' (1985–1990).
- Played Lisa Landry on 'Sister, Sister' (1994–1999).
- Appeared on multiple television shows including 'Everybody Hates Chris' and 'The Paynes'.
Trivia
- Her full name is Jacqueline Yvonne Harry.
- She is also known for her roles in stage productions, including the musical 'The Wiz'.
- She returned to 'Days of Our Lives' as Paulina Price in 2021.
FAQs
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How old is Jackée Harry?
Jackée Harry is 69 years old.
When was Jackée Harry born?
Jackée Harry was born the 14 August 1956.
Where is Jackée Harry from?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 14th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 14, 1956, the Dutch coaster Hondsrug sank off the Danish coast. The vessel was en route from Rotterdam to Copenhagen when it encountered severe weather conditions, leading to its sinking. The incident resulted in the loss of several crew members.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1956 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day
- #1 UK song: Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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