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Jo Marie Payton
A celebrated actress reflects on her iconic career, from groundbreaking sitcom roles to beloved animated characters, as she navigates the challenges of legacy, identity, and the pursuit of new beginnings.
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In short · Acting since 1977, 6 decades active, 22 credits.
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Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends(2026)
Mrs. Dumas
Miss Governor(2025)
Cleo Dunkerson (16 Episodes)
Momma Said Come Home for Christmas(2023)
Dolly Roundtree
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder(2022)
Suga Mama (voice) (30 Episodes)
INVINCIBLE(2021)
Warden (voice) (1 Episode)
A Very Charming Christmas Town(2020)
Estelle
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21 creditsConundrum: Secrets Among Friends(2026)
Mrs. Dumas
FilmMiss Governor(2025)
Cleo Dunkerson (16 Episodes)
TVMiss Governor(2023)
Cleo Dunkerson
TVMomma Said Come Home for Christmas(2023)
Dolly Roundtree
FilmThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder(2022)
Suga Mama (voice) (30 Episodes)
TVINVINCIBLE(2021)
Warden (voice) (1 Episode)
TVA Very Charming Christmas Town(2020)
Estelle
Film
Christmas Made to Order(2018)
Rachel
Film
The Little Mermaid(2018)
Lorene
Film
Jerico(2016)
Maebell
Film
The Flight Before Christmas(2015)
Marie
Film
A Student's Obsession(2015)
Linda
FilmMann and Wife(2015)
Lorraine Mann
TV
The Proud Family Movie(2005)
Suga Mama
Film
Gas(2004)
Loretta
Film
Lilo & Stitch: The Series(2003)
Suga Mama Proud (voice) (1 Episode)
TV
The Proud Family(2001)
Actor
TV
Will & Grace(1998)
Mrs. Freeman
TV
Family Matters(1989)
Harriette Winslow
TV
Perfect Strangers(1986)
Harriette Winslow
TV
The New Odd Couple(1982)
Mona
TV
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- Redd FoxxSelf · 1977
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