Yvette Wilson | |
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Born | Yvette Reneé Wilson March 6, 1964 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | June 14, 2012 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 48)
Education | San Jose State University |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, actress |
Years active | 1990–2012 |
Known for | Lynette Armstrong-Russell on Thea Andell Wilkerson on Moesha & The Parkers |
Spouse |
Jerome Harry (m. 2001) |
Children | 2 |
Yvette Reneé Wilson (March 6, 1964 – June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. She was known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, the owner of the local restaurant and hangout on the UPN sitcoms Moesha (1996–2001); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'Nique) best friend on its spinoff The Parkers (1999–2004). She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48.