Tragedy struck in 2020 after her body was found in the river after disappearing during a boat trip. Dont let her age fool you, though. Carmine Ragusa was the bright-faced, dancing, on-again-off-again boyfriend of Shirley Feeney. She also completed the project The Friend Zone and is currently working on A Road to Daisies and Dandelions," which is currently in post-production. He was 74. One year later, her ex husband, Ryan Dorsey, said in anInstagram post, "Fly high, Rest In Peace, knowing he's doing okhe's being raised right, and he's got a lot of family and people around him that love him, and you. During that time, McCrary also did a stint on "The Young and the Restless" for two years, starting in 2009, alongside his "Family Matters" co-star Bryton James (more on that soon). After guest spots in shows like "Sanford and Son" and "Good Times," he landed his breakout role as Detective Harris in "Barney Miller." She wasnt a series regular but she made quite an impression on audiences. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Family Matters Actors You May Not Know Passed Away. "This is embarrassing, I don't even recognize you," Tyler tells him. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Confident, hilarious, and kick-a** fighting skills, Carry drew in audiences who couldn't help but fall in love with Sho'Nuff. Ive youve been paying close attention to TV over the years, theres a pretty good chance youve seen VelJohnson in a few roles over the years. on some very memorable episodes, we got to know the characters on the show well, for better or for worse. It remains one of the second longest running series in the history of television after the Jeffersons and it revolved around African American characters. But, like many shows that found success in the 90s, Family Matters and its legacy continues to live on. Worried, her father signed her up for a theater group; this turned out to be a smart move, since Kellie started expressing her . Reginald VelJohnson was beyond memorable in his portrayal of Carl Winslow, the patriarch of the Winslow household on "Family Matters" for all nine seasons. Come on, man. Reginald VelJohnson played Carl Winslow, the familys patriarch who made a living as a cop and was always annoyed by his nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel. Per BlackPast, Sherman Hemsley dropped out of school in the tenth grade to join the air force and served four years in Japan and Korea. It has nine seasons with a total of 215 episodes. He is best known for playing police officer characters, such as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998, and LAPD Sergeant Al . Of her varied career and leaving "Family Matters," Payton further told Entertainment Weekly, "The way I explain it is that, when you're a baker, you don't always want to bake cakes or cookies; you want to bake pies, you want to bake bread. The show, which aired from 1989 to 1998, focused on the Winslows, a family living in Chicago and their relationship with their sweet - but nerdy and annoying - neighbor, Steve Urkel. Carry continued acting in the 1990s and through early 2000, garnering roles in such shows as "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr," "Murphy Brown," and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place." It gives me joy that you don't know who I am." Originally conceived as a spin-off of "Perfect Strangers," a sitcom on which Harriette Winslow was a character, "Family Matters" became the much more popular and long-lasting of the two shows, winning a place in everyone's hearts as part of ABC's Friday night TGIF programming. Talk about staying power! He was later found asleep in the boat and had reported to authorities that he and his mother had gone swimming but instead of getting in the boat she slipped under the water. Bryton McClure. "[18] Thomas underwent surgery to remove a lemon-sized tumor shortly before landing her The Young and the Restless role in the spring of 1998. In more recent years, Hopkins played Maybelle on the series "Family Reunion" and recently reunited with Bryton James, her onscreen son from "Family Matters," when she joined the cast of "The Young and the Restless" as private investigator Denise Tolliver. Read: Actors From the movie Friday who have lost their lives. But that's not all James has been up to (per IMDb): He made guest appearances on "The Vampire Diaries" in 2010 and 2011, playing Luka Martin, and he's lent his voice to roles like Cyborg on "DC Super Friends" andVirgil Hawkins, a.k.a. May 5, 2021 8:10pm. She was also awarded the national medal of arts. For the polyglot linguist and language teacher, see, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, "Michelle Thomas, 30, Actress On TV Soap Opera and Sitcoms", "Classmates - Find your school, yearbooks and alumni online", "Our Proud History-Hal Jackson's Talented Teens! Family Matters Myra Monkhouse TV Series 1993-1998 55 episodes Malcolm & Eddie Brooke Bellamy TV Series 1997 1 episode Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Sister Emily (voice) TV Series 1996 1 episode Thea Keanda Kendea TV Series 1994 2 episodes Hangin' with the Homeboys Telemarketing Operator 1991 The Cosby Show Justine Phillips TV Series 1988-1990 Rivera even successfully navigated her way from child actor to adult, most of those years spent on "The Bernie Mac Show" from 2002 to 2006. Richie 48 Episodes 1997. The cast talks about what it was like raising him after that traumatic experience. Luckily, Tyler's pop culture knowledge isn't very vast. According to The Christian Post, Brown graduated from a faith-based inpatient drug recovery program in Texas called Rise Discipleship. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images). As a child, she appeared in three sitcoms shows and this earned her a spot in the screens. Also an accomplished dancer, he was in the original cast of "The Music Man" on Broadway and appeared in several musical adaptations, including "Hello,Dolly!" Singer and actor Johnny Brown had a megawatt smile that was perfect for stage and television. Landers' next time on "Family Matters" was in 1997, and he played a pirate named Flint when Urkel and Carl went back in time. Per The Guardian, five-time Grammy winner and queen of disco Donna Summer went from church choir singer to musical theater performer to music superstar who put out hit albums like "Bad Girls" and "Love to Love You baby." Telma Hopkins played Rachel Crawford, Harriet Winslows sister and aunt to her kids, Eddie, Laura and Judy. Rosetta LeNoire played Estelle Winslow, who was Carls mother. In 1999, Thomas was nominated for an NAACP award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her role on "Young and the Restless.". Mekka continued working until his last credit in 2018, then a few short years later, Mekka died on November 27, 2021, at the age of 79. She passed away in 2002. Jo Marie Payton has been pretty busy in the years since Family Matters ended. [19], In August 1997, Thomas was diagnosed with a rare cancer, an intra-abdominal desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor (DSRCT). A child actor on "Family Matters," Darius McCrary was only 13 when he first began playing the role of Eddie Winslow, and audiences watched him grow up over the show's nine-season run. Although he was clearly a smart person, he always found a way to mess things up,usually requiring assistance from one of the Winslows, mainly Carl or Eddie, to make things right. Family Matters. Unfortunately in 2012, Hemsley succumbed to heart complication at the age of 74. In fact, White recently opened up about not feeling particularly welcome on the "Family Matters" set when he was originally brought on for a guest appearance and then asked to stay on as a regular just one of the series' dark secrets. Thanks to his portrayal of the goofy Waldo Faldo, theres a good chance that Harrison may have been typecast. [18] She appeared posthumously in the role of Anne in the film Unbowed in 1999. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Glass' decades-long acting career also included a hilarious stint as Ross Gellar's divorce lawyer on "Friends" in 1999. Audiences fondly remember these characters and the actors who portrayed them. From 1986. Kellie Shanygne Williams played Laura Winslow, the middle child of the family and the object of Steve Urkels obsession. As the character arguably most sympathetic to Steve Urkel, little Richie captured all of our hearts and reminded us that, at the end of the day, we're all human. These days, Foxworth is focusing on other things, including her podcast with her two sisters, "The S.H.E. We loved him so very much.". Darrius McCrary hasbeen working very steadily since Family Matters ended. "Don't worry about that part. He was more interested in cars, dating girls and pulling silly pranks. His daughter, Hope Mulbarger, toldPeopleof her father, "He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end. In 1975, Mekka received a Tony nomination for his Broadway performance in "The Lieutenant." According to Williams: I wanted to create a program similar to the one I grew up with (Howard University Childrens Theatre). When Donna Summer died of lung cancer on May 17, 2012, many singers and industry professionals mourned her, some attending her service, others voicing their feelings on social media. Jaleel said dumbfounded. [12] Thomas was a guest host of the weekly music series Soul Train in May 1996 and March 1997. Presently, White is the proud father of one, and is also still working on a few TV projects. If you can't remember Judy Winslow on "Family Matters," don't be dismayed: It isn't your fault. In 1994 and 1997, she played Urkel's aunt, Oona Urkel, who according to Urkel is "a little odd." While many of the actors from "Family Matters" kept acting regularly after the show's run came to an end, Kellie Shanygne Williams, who played Laura Winslow, took a different approach. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. On December 26, 1998, a Muslim funeral service was held, per her request. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. In an interview with E! The show became a major staple on network television and the classic '90s "TGIF" lineup. In a 2014 Boston Globeinterview, Mekka mused, "I got to do a great jitterbug number with Madonna in 'A League of Their Own.'" Jenner unfortunately passed away in 2016 at the age of 75 following a long battle with leukemia. Emmy-nominated actor Fred Willard was a prolific actor whose career spanned more than fifty years. [3] Thomas grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, and graduated from West Essex High School in 1987. Lenoir was a broadway star working as an actress, producer and even casting agent. Unfortunately, LeNoire is no longer with us. From 1993 to 1998, she portrayed the role of Myra Monkhouse, the girlfriend of Steve Urkel, on Family Matters. Rosetta Lenoir was one of the main cast members of the comedy sitcom Family Matters. She was a hilarious older female version of Urkel, and when the two started wreaking accidental havoc on the Winslows living room, spilling popcorn and breaking the coffee table, they both exclaimed, "Did we do that?" On "Family Matters," Darius McCrary played the charming, charismatic Eddie Winslow,the oldest of the two three (more on that later) Winslow children. ", When you think of Sherman Hemsley it might just draw an image of him getting out of a cab in front of a high-rise in Manhattan, strutting toward the door, or doing some fancy footwork in his living room as he did in the famously fun opening theme of his hit sitcom "The Jeffersons.". His work ranged from Avengers to Sideways. Jaleel White Breaks Down Over Death of Family Matters Co-Star in Hollywood Medium Sneak Peek See the actor get a sad reminder of his early acting days By Vannessa Jackson Aug 07, 2017 9:30 AM. She's also been busy raising her two children alongside her husband, Hannibal Jackson. Carry was a working actor up to his last role in 2006's "The 12th Man" before his untimely death from pancreatic cancer. teacher in Urkel's swim class. Ironically, Landers was on the other side of the law in his first appearance on "Family Matters," playing a robber at a convenience store. Murtaugh was a recurring character in Family Matters between 1990 and 1992, and he was able to make a big impact with his silly antics. In 2018, "Family Matters" star Reginald VelJohnson told Today that Miller helped him land the role of Carl. Jaleel White. She had a lot of friends in the music industry." His character was described as totally dim-witted, and he often annoyed Steve Urkel by saying the silliest things. Audiences watched her grow up during the first few seasons. Before she was on Family Matters, Johnson was on another sitcom called Punky Brewster where she played Punkys best friend, Cherie. She is best known for her role of Judy Winslow, the youngest daughter of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC sitcom Family Matters, during the show's first four seasons. [7] Her mother was her first acting coach, and coached her throughout the course of her career. This show only lasted two seasons, though, and Hopkins later returned to "Family Matters" for guest appearances through 1997. So, when the beloved series ended in 1998, it left an Urkel- and Winslow-shaped hole in all our hearts, leaving us to wonder whatever happened to our favorite Chicago family. It was named for LeNoire, according to its website, "not only because of her body of work in the theatre, but for her work with the then-titled Actors' Equity Association's Ethnic Minorities Committee as well as for founding the AMAS Repertory Theatre Company, an organization dedicated to maintaining an 'interracial company' of actors." They range from the TV series "Freedom," "Rizzoli & Isles," and "Anger Management" to roles in "Saw VI" in 2009 and "Houndz from Hell" in 2011. For the next several years, he mostly had one-off guest appearances on shows like "Hawaii Five-0," "Atlanta," "Bones," and "NCIS," while starring in a few short-lived series like "Fake It Til You Make It" and "Me, Myself and I.". "She was our foundation," she said. McCrary was married to She Ball actress Tammy Brawner. His comedic talent on shows "Modern Family" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" earned him multiple Emmy noms, and he was a fixture of Christopher Guest's mockumentary troupe. On May 15, 2020, Willard died of natural causes at the age of 86. Per USA Today, years later it was discovered he suffered from CTE, a brain degeneration likely caused by repeated head traumas. Jo Marie Payton, Now On March 17, 2002, LeNoire died from complications from diabetes. [2], This article is about the actress. Sherman Hemsley is probably one of the funniest actors in the sitcoms. But it took more than one character to make this show a hit, and after nine seasons, America was entertained by dozens of talented actors who stepped onto the set and into the Winslows' living room. "Family Matters" was a popular American television sitcom that aired nine seasons from 1989 to 1997. Buddy was the star of a show the Winslow family was obsessed with and Carl ended up arresting him for assault. AP. [15] Her publicist was Kahdijah Bell, daughter of Ronald Bell of Kool & the Gang. A year after Family Matters ended, LeNoire guest-starred as a nurse on the TV series Cosby in 1998. He recently completed the comedy film The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee which is scheduled for release in 2020. The actress only appeared in three episodes of the sitcom, but her performances caught the eye of television executives and she subsequently landed parts in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Young and the Restless. Thomas had a role in Dream Date in 1989 and had a small role in Hangin' with the Homeboys in 1991. Thomas would eventually end up as the real life girlfriend of the actor, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo. The cast of '80s and '90s sitcom Family Matters didn't exactly make Jaleel White feel right at home when he joined. Per theNew York Daily News, Hemsley succumbed to superior vena cava syndrome and passed away in 2012. However, as Variety noted, Jenner, passed away in 2016 at the age of 75 following a long battle with leukemia. Sadly, LeNoire died in 2002, just four few years after "Family Matters" ended. However, much like her boyfriend before her, Myra was soon promoted to a recurring role and eventually became an integral part of the Family Matters ensemble. Of course, Family Matters also introduced Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) to the pop culture lexicon, turning what was originally supposed to be a one-off character into a mainstay and all-around sitcom phenomenon. Actor Matt Landers was in dozens of television shows and 20 motion pictures over his thirty-year career in show business. You've got to be Googling this stuff before you come in here." After leaving the series, Foxworth grew up struggling with mental health and controlled substance issues. (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/madamenoire/), lead photo(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images). Two years later, on November 25, 2016, Glass died of respiratory failure. The Rosie Award, which has been named for LeNoire, is given to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary accomplishment and dedication in the theatrical arts and to corporations that work to promote opportunity and diversity. The award has been given to some big name stars including Phylicia Rashad and Ossie Davis. Poston was a jack of all talents. In 2021, however, VelJohnson reprised a different role: David Sutton (now mayor) in the Disney+ television sequel for "Turner & Hooch," which picks up 30 years after the movie ended. After "Family Matters" ended in 1998, VelJohnson had mostly one-off appearances in movies and television shows, allowing him to remain as Carl Winslow in the minds of "Family Matters" fans over the years. After spending nearly a decade playing Steve Urkel, it was clear that Jaleel White had been typecast. White has continued to guest star on a variety of television shows like Trial and Error and Fresh Off the Boat. In 2019, he reprised his role of Steve Urkel on the TV series, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? He also appeared on the The Big Show Show in 2020 and the Disney Channel series Ravens Home. He has a daughter named Samaya White, who he had with ex-girlfriend Bridget Hardy. They know what it is. Shawn Harrison played Waldo Faldo, who was Eddie Winslows best friend. Cookies help us deliver our Services. alongside Terry Crews and Ice Cube. With the exception of The Golden Girls, grandparents are never the main stars of sitcoms. The actor who brought the character to life, Shawn Harrison, is still very much tapped into his Waldo days, marrying his own snarky humor with the iconic character's catchphrase. Then in 1995, Brown appeared in a season 6 episode of "Family Matters" as the character Pastor Fuller, who asks Mr. and Mrs. Winslow to counsel a couple about marriage. Television actress Michelle Thomas, 30, a co-star on the sitcom "Family Matters," died Dec. 22 after a struggle with stomach cancer. He told the publication, "I was in an unsafe position and it has been shaky but at the end of the day all I can tell you is I'm [okay] and I'm graduating and I will be getting married.". This granny was hip and street-wise and also had plenty of love and advice to offer everyone. Though she spent plenty of time onscreen in her music videos and she starred in the 1978 musical comedy "Thank God it's Friday," Summer wasn't making any moves toward a career in films or television. He started with the Baltimore Colts, won a Super Bowl in 1970, and played until 1976. Stars Who Think They Have a Psychic Ability. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Each season, viewers fell more and more in love with the cast of Family Matters, and fans were sad to see it go when it aired its final episode. As of this writing, he has three more production credits in various stages of production (via IMDb). [12][20] Thomas never smoked or drank alcohol, and was a vegetarian. Gary Menteer, a writer, director, and producer, actually started out as an actor. Carl was seriously irritated by his pesky neighbor Urkel and his annoying antics. Once Jo Marie Payton left "Family Matters," stage and screen veteran Judyann Elder stepped in to save the day (and the role of Harriette Winslow) for the final few episodes of the series. [1] Career [ edit] They even developed a bond over root beer and romantic woes. Actor: Family Matters. But Waldos IQ, or lack thereof, turned him into one of the shows most lovable characters. [1][6], As a child, she would accompany her mother at her theater rehearsals and performances. However, he didnt let that keep him from working. However, Brown was arrested (via Chron) for marijuana possession in 2007 and again in 2016, but, this time, for battery and possession of meth (via Chron). But they have been an essential function of some of the most iconic family units in small-screen comedies. Kellie Shanygne Williams Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education. They have two kids, John Ervin and Hannah Belle Jackson. Born in 1952 to an Armenian father and an Italian mother, Eddie Mekka told Broadway.comhegot the performing bug when he was asked to be the emcee of their variety school, so of course his next stop was the stage. ", Emmy-nominated actor Ron Glass was a staple of American television starting in 1973 with his first role on "All in the Family." Tammy Townsend played Greta McClure for 14 episodes. After "Family Matters" came to a close, Thomas, who had undergone surgery to remove the tumor, landed a role on "The Young and the Restless" as an aspiring singer, but soon afterward had to undergo a second surgery for another cancerous mass. Thomas brought the aspect of jealousy and made the sitcom more interesting. Townsend has remained active in Hollywood since moving on from Family Matters. She appeared as Candace in the TV series Stuck With You in 2020. He was able to make it big in the show with his silly antics. No one is out of the shows league,, Read More These Celebs May Star in True Detective Second SeasonContinue, Ever since it was announced that Boy Meets Worlds Cory and Topanga were coming back to televisions all over the world in a new series called Girl Meets World, in which the high school sweethearts, Read More Its a Boy Meets World Reunion on Girl Meets WorldContinue, R&B legend Patti Labelle has signed on to join the cast of American Horror Storys fourth season: Freak Show. The legendary diva will be playing the recurring role as the mother of Gabourey Sidibes character, Read More Patti Labelle Joins American Horror Story CastContinue, Recently, John Stamos made an announcement that left a lot of people smiling from ear to ear. "She was my old co-star from Family Matters and she died of stomach cancer quickly, White said. Per Beaumont Enterprise, when it came time for college ball, he ended up leaving his homestate for Michigan State because the University of Texas teamwas not yet integrated. Cherie Johnson from Family Matters has returned to her family sitcom roots after a career shift ABC, Peacock/YouTube Cherie Johnson was no stranger to television when she was cast as Laura Winslow's best friend, Maxine, on "Family Matters" the actress had also enjoyed great success as Punky Brewster's best friend on the eponymous show. Orlando Brown was a latecomer to "Family Matters," joining the cast in Season 7 as 3J. Simply known as Urkel, the nerdy, accident-prone neighbor of the Winslows tripped his way into America's heart with catchphrases like, "Did I do that?" Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. She was only 33 at the time. Creators William Bickley Robert L. Boyett Thomas L. Miller Stars Reginald VelJohnson Jaleel White Kellie Shanygne Williams See production, box office & company info Watch on HBO Max No matter how hard Steve tried, he could just never seem to do anything right. Soon Brown found himself garnering role after role on TV shows like, "Maude," "Chico and the Man," and in 1975 was cast in Season 2 of "Good Times" in the role of Nathan Bookman, the super for the building in the projects that the Evans family lived in. The actor had, in fact, already made memorable turns in 1988's "Die Hard" as Sergeant Al Powell and in 1989's "Turner & Hooch" as Detective David Sutton. Jaleel said before breaking down. Shehas alsopursued a career in music. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. It is believed that Rivera drowned while saving her son's life. You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley. ", While Reginald VelJohnson may have remained Carl Winslow in the minds of many fans over the years, star Jaleel White has done everything he can to shake the mantle of Steve Urkel. At the same time, Hemsley delivered a terrific performance that proved why he's regarded as sitcom royalty. The Captain wasn't the most popular character, presumably because of his tendency to cheat at golf and make life difficult for Carl. But by the end of the series, Urkel finally won Laura Then in "Sink or Swim" in season 6, Mekka plays Mr. Nutting, the P.E. Running for nine seasons starting in 1989, "Family Matters" introduced us all to the Winslow family and their annoying, nerdy next-door neighbor, Steve Urkel. Her character was witty, sassy, smart and pretty powerful, much like her mother, Harriette. and "Whoa, mama." If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform Johnson was popularly known for his role in Shaft, My Demon Lover and many more. He is an actor and producer, known for Family Matters (1989), A Sitcom for Gio (2021) and Day by Day (1988). From 2009 to 2011, he was a cast member on the soap opera, The Young and the Restless, and from 2012 to 2014 he had a recurring role on Anger Management. But have you ever wondered what the cast is up to now? over and got the girl of his dreams. It seemed there was no limit to her talent, no height her star couldn't reach. After being released from the hospital, Thomas flew home to New Jersey to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Weehawken, New Jersey. She had a regular role in the series Give Me A Break and Amen. [1][12], On December 23, at age 30, Thomas died in New York City at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He died back in 2007 due to respiratory failure at the age of 85. Though she did continue acting for a time, playing Alice Adams on "What About Joan" for all of its 21 episodes, her acting credits afterward became much more sporadic, with an appearance here or there every year or two, until she took a complete hiatus from acting in 2011. However it moved to CBS, where it was shown from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998.A spin-off of Perfect Strangers, the series revolves around the Winslow family, a middle class black family living in Chicago, Illinois. "She had a lot of friends in the music industry.". But Jaleel wasn't biting just yet. By LawBlessing (self media writer) | 1 year ago. NFL defensive end Bubba Smith was born in 1945 in Texas. From the likes of, Read More The Top Ten Television LawyersContinue. The show, centered around a middle-class Black family living in Chicago, was a spin-off of the sitcom "Perfect Strangers," in which the Winslows were introduced Harriette as an elevator operator and husband Carl a police officer. On July 8, 2020, Rivera died at the age of 33. You may remember that Hopkins was around more in the first few seasons, and that's because she left "Family Matters" to star in the show "Getting By" in 1993. Ultimately, Harrison hopes the site will carry more merchandise and "be a portal for clips of my work," but, for now, you can at least get your Waldo shirt fix! Jo Marie Payton portrayed elevator operator Harriette Winslow on that show, and Family Matters depicted her home life with husband Carl, their three kids, plus Aunt Rachel and Mother Winslow,. From 1988 to 1990, Thomas portrayed Justine Phillips, the girlfriend of Theo Huxtable, on The Cosby Show. Laura Winslows heart. 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