B LACK SOCIAL HISTORY
Bern Nadette Stanis
| BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY |
| BernNadette Stanis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bernadette Stanislaus December 22, 1953 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | BernNadette Stanis BernNadette Bern |
| Education | Juilliard School |
| Occupation | Actress, Author |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kevin Fontana (m. 1981) (2 children)[1] |
| Website | |
| http://thelmaofgoodtimes.com/ | |
Bern Nadette Stanis (born Bernadette Stanislaus, December 22, 1953) is an American actress and author. She is best known for her role as Thelma Ann Evans-Anderson, the middle child and only daughter of Florida and James Evans Sr. on the CBS sitcomGood Times (1974–1979). She is the author of two books, Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, "Situations 101: FINANCES
, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" and a collection of her poetry For Men Only. Her latest appeararance was onTV One's show Life After.
, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" and a collection of her poetry For Men Only. Her latest appeararance was onTV One's show Life After.Early life
Bernadette Stanislaus was born in Brooklyn, New York, New York, to Eula and Gregory Stanislaus. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School.[2][3]
Career
Stanis played the role of Thelma 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 prospective 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), both she and Walker appeared on a 30 minute PROGRAM Color TV to SHARE their memories and thoughts on Good Times.
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 prospective 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), both she and Walker appeared on a 30 minute PROGRAM Color TV to SHARE their memories and thoughts on Good Times.Personal life
Stanis has been married to Kevin Fontana since 1981. They have two children, Dior Ravel and Brittany Rose.[4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1979 | Good Times | Thelma 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 |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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