Monday 29 December 2014

BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY : AFRICAN AMERICAN " YVETTE RENEE WILSON " WAS A COMEDIENNE AND ACTRESS AND BEST REMEMBERED FOR HER ROLE AS ANDELL WILKERSON ON UPN SITCOM MOESHA : GOES INTO THE " HALL OF BLACK HEROES "

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Yvette Wilson


Yvette Wilson
Yvette Wilson.jpg
BornYvette Renee Wilson
March 6, 1964
Los AngelesCaliforniaU.S.
DiedJune 14, 2012 (aged 48)
Los AngelesCaliforniaU.S.
Cause of death
Cervical cancer
OccupationActress, comedian
Years active1992–2012
Yvette Renee Wilson (March 6, 1964 – June 14, 2012) was an American comedienne and actress. She was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on the UPN sitcom Moesha and its spinoff The Parkers. She has appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3Friday, and on Russell SimmonsDef Comedy Jam. She died from cervical cancer at the age of 48.

Early life

Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored incommunications. Wilson first entered comedy when she lost a bet and had to perform as a stand-up comedian at a friend's club. She decided to make a living off comedy and never turned back.

Career[edit]

Her big break came with Thea, a short-lived sitcom from 1993 to 1994. Thea was cancelled after 19 episodes but the show helped her get a role in House Party 3. In addition, Wilson also had a minor role in the 1995 comedy movie Friday as Smokey's blind date and appeared in films such as Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson, and the film parody Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
In 1995, she got the most important role of her career: Andell Wilkerson, a supporting character on the sitcom Moesha, which starred one of her castmates from Thea, R&B singer Brandy Norwood. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. In 2000, she left Moesha for its spin-off The Parkers, where she also played as Andell Wilkerson, who was the best friend of Mo'Nique's character Nikki Parker. After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked.

Death

Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. The website raised 56% of the $25,000 needed. Wilson died on June 14, 2012, aged 48.[1][2][3]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRole
1992–1993In Living ColorVarious3 episodes
1993Poetic JusticeColetteFilm Debut
1993–1994TheaLynette Armstrong-Russell19 episodes
1994BlankmanFat Girl
1995FridayRita
1996Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodNurse
1996–2000MoeshaAndell Wilkerson105 episodes
1996Jungle Cubs1997The Jamie Foxx ShowMary JaneEpisode "Break Yourself, Fool"
1999–2004The Parkers

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