Bern Nadette StanisAs spelled in the opening credits of Good Times. First name often spelled "BernNadette" in print sources. (born Bernadette Stanislaus; December 22, 1953)TV in the USA, "Good Times" (1974-1979) is an American actress and author. Stanis is best known for her role as Thelma Evans, the only daughter of Florida and James Evans Sr. on the CBS sitcom Good Times which originally ran from 1974 to 1979. Stanis is the author of four books: Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly; For Men Only; Situations 101: Finances; and The Last Night.
Early life
One of five children,"Thelma" Revealed An Extremely Painful Experience She Had With Her Mom – December 27, 2015 Stanis was born and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York City. Her paternal grandparents were from Carriacou in the Grenadine Islands. Alt URL She attended Erasmus Hall High School Additional on December 23, 2016. and later attended the Juilliard School. (originally published in Chicago Tribune, December 28, 1975) As a teen, Stanis entered Miss Black America pageants, and went on to become Miss Brooklyn, a title with which she became first runner-up in the Miss New York state pageant.
Career Stanis played the role of Thelma Ann Evans on the CBS sitcom Good Times from February 1974 to August 1979. After the series ended, she made appearances on 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, and Stanis went on to do a Nationwide Insurance commercial. Stanis has been featured in promotions for the TV One network, and in a "Thelma" promotion that aired September 19, 2009, alongside actress Anna Maria Horsford in the "Battle of the Thelmas" that aired their weddings from their respective 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, she and Walker appeared on the program Color TV to share their memories and thoughts on Good Times. She later appeared on the TV One show Life After. In July 2016, Stanis appeared on an episode of Centric's Being, discussing her life and career.
Personal life Stanis has been married four times. Her first marriage was to high-school sweetheart Thomas Fauntleroy from June 1974 until 1978, Stanis: "It's been about a year and a half [since the separation]." then to Brooklyn nightclub owner Darnell Johnson in January 1979. Stanis' third marriage was to mechanical engineer Terrence Redd. Stanis gave birth to their daughter Dior Ravel circa April 1982. The couple later divorced. Her fourth husband is Kevin Fontana; an article in 2012 said they had been married 31 years, Additional on December 23, 2016. but other sources (cited above) state that Stanis was married to Redd circa 1981. Stanis also has a second child, daughter Brittany Rose. Stanis lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her children.
Filmography Television Year Show Role Notes1974–1979Good TimesThelma Ann Evans–Anderson133 episodes (as Bern Nadette Stanis)1980The Love BoatJanet ReevesEpisode: "Invisible Maniac/September Song/Peekaboo"1985What's Happening Now!!MarcieEpisode: "Married or Not"1987Bustin' LooseMs. FisherEpisode: "I Paint What I See"1991The Cosby ShowCarolyn ThompsonEpisode: "Adventures in Babysitting"1997The Good NewsAudreyEpisode: "The Baby on the Door Step"The Wayans Bros.Thelma EvansEpisode: "Unspoken Token"1999The Parent 'HoodL'TonyaEpisode: "Mommy Dearest"2003GirlfriendsHerselfEpisode: "Where Everyone Knows My Name" 2015 Black Jesus Bernadette Episodes: "Thy Neighbor's Strife", "Good for Nothing"2019Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Good TimesHerself2022–presentThe Family Business Nee Nee Duncan2025The Family Business: New Orleans Nee Nee DuncanSeries regular
Film Year Film Role Notes2000Hidden BlessingsJackson's LawyerTV movie2004Land of the Free?PsychiatristStill 'Bout ItAunt Tee DeeDirect-to-video2006The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2Mrs. Clark2009Caution! Heartache AheadVeraThe Adventures of UmbwekiUsahnisaIn the Midnight HoursCheryl2010N-SecureDr. Heather201536 Hour LayoverNina's MotherAlternative title: No Regrets
Music video Year Video Notes Role 1993Car HoppersSong by Positive KModel/Rapper
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