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Suzzanne Douglas Biography

Suzzanne Douglas is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on April 12, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The actress is famous for her role as Jerri Peterson in The WB comedy show The Parent’s Hood She is also known for her performance in the movies How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Jason’s Lyric.

She as well as Jada pinkett Smith were both part of the ensemble of the 1994 movie The Inkwell.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Douglas was one of four children born to Lois Mae Thompson and Donald Douglas, Sr. Raised by a single mother, Douglas grew up in a public housing complex on the city’s south side. Douglas became interested in the arts as a child, citing 1965’s The Sound of Music as her inspiration for acting. Douglas attended Thornton Township High School, graduating in 1975. After high school, Douglas studied at Illinois State University; graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her adult life, Douglas was a student in the Master’s Program in Jazz Vocals at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music; later earning a Master in Music degree.

Douglas has been married to neuro-radiologist Roy Jonathan Cobb since February 1989 and they have one daughter. Douglas is an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority where she served on its board as the Honorary Co-Chair of the Commission on Arts and Letters for thirteen years. In the community, she is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the USA, The National Council of Negro Women, Sigma Alpha Lambda (a national leadership and honors organization) and Jack and Jill of America.

The daughter born to Donald Douglas and Lois Mae Douglas, she lived her childhood within Chicago, Illinois. Her union with radioologist Roy Jonathan Cobb produced one daughter.

NameSuzzanne Douglas
First NameSuzzanne
Last NameDouglas
OccupationTv Actress
BirthdayApril 12
Birth Year1957
Place of BirthChicago
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAries
Full/Birth Name
ParentsLois Mae Douglas, Donald Douglas, Sr.
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseDr. Roy Jonathan Cobb
Children(s)1

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Suzzanne Douglas Net Worth

Suzzanne Douglas is one of the richest Tv Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Suzzanne Douglas's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The actress made an screen debut in a TV film called Purlie and then went on to play Amy Simms in the 1989 feature film Tap.

After graduation in Illinois State University and launching her acting career, she enrolled in the graduate program for vocal jazz performances within Manhattan School of Music. Manhattan School of Music.

Suzzanne Douglas (born April 12, 1957) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent ‘Hood, starring Robert Townsend which ran from 1995–1999. Douglas portrayed Amy Simms in the 1989 dance/drama film Tap alongside Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr; for which she received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. In addition to Tap, Douglas has starred in several other motion pictures, among them How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Jason’s Lyric (1994), The Inkwell (1994) as well as the 2003 Disney/ABC version of Sounder with Carl Lumbly. Douglas is also best known for her portrayal as Cissy Houston in the Lifetime TV movie Whitney in 2015. In 2019 she appeared as the mother of one of the main characters in When They See Us (Netflix), directed by Ava Duvernay, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Robert De Niro.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Actress
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Suzzanne Douglas height 5 ft 5 in Suzzanne weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 5 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
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Douglas has numerous television guest star appearances (most recently Bull, Bones and The Good Wife). Douglas has also appeared on The Parkers, The Cosby Show, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, NYPD Blue, and Touched by an Angel. On stage, Douglas performed the role of Jenny Diver in The Threepenny Opera starring Sting and Dr. Bearing in Wit, where she was the first African American to perform the role. Douglas is an Award winning actress: a two time Image Award winner, a Black Oscar, a Reel Award and the Mary Martin Award which was awarded to Douglas by Mary Martin. Douglas appears in the Rel Dowdell film, Changing the Game in 2011.

Who is Suzzanne Douglas Dating?

According to our records, Suzzanne Douglas married to Dr. Roy Jonathan Cobb . As of December 1, 2023, Suzzanne Douglas’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Suzzanne Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Suzzanne Douglas celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.

What happened to the actress Suzanne Douglas?

Suzzanne Douglas, an actress who appeared on Broadway but was probably best known for her role as a wife, mother and law student on the sitcom “The Parent ‘Hood,” died on Tuesday at her home on Martha’s Vineyard, in Massachusetts. She was 64. Her husband, Jonathan Cobb, said the cause was complications of cancer.

Who was Suzanne Douglas?

Actress Suzzanne Douglas has died at age 64. The cause of death hasn’t been disclosed at this time. News that the actress, who was best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent ‘Hood from 1995 to 1999, had passed away was confirmed by her representatives on Wednesday.

How old is Suzanne Douglas?

64 years (1957–2021)

Who died from the parent hood?

Suzzanne Douglas, who starred in Robert Townsend’s WB ’90s sitcom The Parent ‘Hood and most recently appeared in Ava DuVernay’s 2019 Netflix miniseries When They See Us, died yesterday at the age of 64. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Douglas’ death was announced on Facebook by her cousin Angie Tee.

Who is Suzanne Douglas married to?

Dr. Roy Jonathan Cobb

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