"She had a lot of friends in the music industry.". Singer and actor Johnny Brown had a megawatt smile that was perfect for stage and television. His final TV spot was "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in 2014. During the golden ages of sitcoms, many hilarious shows were produced, but Family Matters stood out for various reasons. Well talk about that part later. LeNoire, who played Mother Winslow on "Family Matters," started with the first episode of the series when her character moved in with the Winslows after the death of her husband. The classic TGIF sitcom Family Matters had a consistent main cast until mom Harriette Winslow was abruptly recast during the final season. "You got to be messing with me, dog. Naya Rivera was introduced to acting as a child star after she got a role in the sitcom show Family Matters. ", 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.". Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. On February 18, 2020, he announced via his Instagram that he was working on the upcoming web series A Sitcom for Gio, as its director. Following a childhood rickets diagnosis that put her in leg braces for some time, LeNoire took up dance and musical theater. Al Powell" character from the Die Hard series in an episode of NBC's Chuck titled "Chuck Versus the Santa Claus", as the cousin of Big Mike (Mark Christopher Lawrence). Her former boyfriend, actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, was at her side. After the sitcom ended in 1998, Thomas portrayed Callie Rogers, an aspiring singer and love interest of Malcolm Winters, on the daytime soap The Young and the Restless. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Peter Dennis is another cast member from Family Matters that has passed away in real life. Williams married President and CEO of the IT firm Y-Tech, Hannibal Jackson in 2009. 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. After her TGIF run, she played Lillian Roanoke in Mike Myers' 2008 film The Love Guru, and most recently she acted as Freya in 2021's The Matrix Resurrections. Bryton James, Richie Crawford. 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. At the time of this writing, no further details are available regarding Brown's death. After "Good Times," he continued his sweep through television roles, including a stint as a voice on the "Alvin & the Chipmunks," animated series. Hes also rumored to be dating his co-star Brytni Sarpy. In the years after, he provided the voices for Jazz in the original Transformers movie and Tarix in. Laura Winslows heart. He went on to form his own production company and eventually signed a deal with Warner Bros. TV predecessor Lorimar Television. Hemsley was in his fifties when he starred in Family Matters, so he was already a veteran performer by the time he joined the sitcom. Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. She appeared in all nine seasons and unlike most of the other Winslow clan, she actually liked their neighbor Steve Urkel. David Sutton, in Turner & Hooch (1989). Rosetta LeNoire's turn as Mother Winslow in Family Matterswas critically acclaimed, and she was central to some of the sitcom's most memorable moments during its nine-season run. 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. Jaleel White played the Winslows' obnoxious, ever-present neighbor Steve Urkel for all nine seasons of Family Matters. Just a few short years later, she was cast in Season 4 of "Family Matters" as Myra, who for some reason, sees Urkel as the man of her dreams. and "Whoa, mama." Desperate for help and with no other options, she researched a spell on the internet and cast it in a hurry, accidentally binding herself into a ritual with a demon. Bubba Smith's character on Family Matters, Bones, is an intimidating muscle to the loan shark the guys got in deep with, complete with a hilarious growling match between Urkel and Bones. On August 3, 2011, Smith died at the age of 66. He was 29 years old. She appeared in the show as Gwendolyn and was popularly known as the young child who asked Urkel for love advice. Cherie Johnson played Maxine Johnson who was Lauras best friend, but was sometimes portrayed as a bad influence as a result of her neglectful parents. Per Broadway World, his film debut was alongside Sammy Davis Jr., whom he also appeared with on Broadway, in the 1966 movie "A Man Called Adam." Family Matters is an American television sitcom that originated on ABC from September 1989 to 1997 and later was moved to CBS from 1998. 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,. Jaleel White, who played . 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. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. In the spring of 1998, she underwent surgery to have the lemon-sized tumor removed shortly before she landed a role on The Young and The Restless. 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. He started with the Baltimore Colts, won a Super Bowl in 1970, and played until 1976. One year later, he landed the role of Carl Winslow, another police officer, in the beloved ABC series Family Matters. The cast of "Family Matters" (Warner Bros. Television) On Sept. 22, 1989, "Family Matters" debuted on ABC with the pilot "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" as Jaleel recently appeared on the show,Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry. In 2004, McClure scored his next big gig on The Young and the Restless playing Devon Hamilton, a struggling teen who was living on the streets before the Winters family took him in. It is said that 300 years ago, in the year Bedlam, Divine Magic died. Smith must have enjoyed the bite from the acting bug because he continued acting, now not as himself, on shows like, "Charlie's Angels" and "Eight is Enough," and then landed some regular gigs such as a recurring role on "Open All Night." That's why it must have been quite a treat when Summer showed up in not one but two episodes of "Family Matters." Over the years, fans watched him grow up until the series ended in 1998. nerdy comedic neighbor of the Winslows who was always trying and failing to win window._taboola = window._taboola || []; ET If you were a faithful Family Matters viewer between 1989 and 1993, you may remember the character of little Judy Winslow. In both the comic and the television series, the main character attends a high school named after the actor, and the character itself is named after his previous role of Carl Winslow from Family Matters. ", a popular catchphrase from the show. He also appeared in 6 "Police Academy" movies and the TV series. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. In 1989, VelJohnson was cast as the memorable police officer and family patriarch Carl Winslow in the ABC (later CBS) sitcom Family Matters, alongside Jo Marie Payton, who played his wife Harriette Winslow. It gives me joy that you don't know who I am." Before Family Matters, Telma Hopkins was best known as a member of the '70s pop music group Tony Orlando and Dawn. Peter Dennis is another cast member from Family Matters that has passed away in real life. Im looking at what looks like E and then L-L-E is the only way to describe it, Tylershared. In July 24, 2012,Sherman Hemsley died of a lung mass. The cause of death at the time had been ruled acute drug intoxication and other conditions. [5][6] Early in his acting career, he changed his name from Reginald Johnson (his birth name) to Reginald VelJohnson. On March 17, 2002, LeNoire died from complications from diabetes. Urkel iseven though the basis of his show is centered around featuring well known celebs: This is embarrassing, I dont even recognize you, Tyler statedto Jaleel. From 1986 to 1993, the sitcom chronicled the hilarious misadventures of the Winslow family and Urkel, capturing the hearts of viewers in the process. Watch the shocking reveal in the clip above! 15 Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson 's acting career has really come full circle. Still baffled, Jaleel went on to share more details about Michelle. On December 22, 1998, she passed away, surrounded by friends and family in New York City, including her then long-time boyfriend/ Cosby Show actor, Malcolm Jamal Warner ("Theo"). Actor Natalie Desselle-Reid, known for her roles in "Madea's Big Happy Family," "Eve" and "B*A*P*S*," died Monday at the age of 53. "Come on, man. target_type: 'mix' Its been over 30 years since the ABC sitcom Family Matters first aired. Jaimee Foxworth played Judy Winslow, Carl and Harriettes youngest daughter. This is crazy. "It's the end of an era.". Family Matters attracted a lot of cast members but this article will feature some of the cast members who died in real life. Audiences watched her grow up during the first few seasons. Dont let her age fool you, though. Once the series wrapped, Williams hopped onto. ", Emmy-nominated actor Ron Glass was a staple of American television starting in 1973 with his first role on "All in the Family." "Family Matters" was a popular American television sitcom that aired nine seasons from 1989 to 1997.