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Shar Jackson
Shar Jackson in December 2007
Born
Sharisse Jackson

(1976-08-31) August 31, 1976 (age 48)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, rapper
Years active1993–present

Sharisse "Shar" Jackson (born August 31, 1976)[1] is an American television and film actress, reality television personality and rapper/singer best known for her portrayal of Niecy Jackson on the UPN show Moesha.

Early life and career

Born in Boston, Jackson's mother is of African American and Native American descent, and her father is of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent.[2]

Jackson had a large role in the television show, Moesha where she played Moesha's best friend, Niecy Jackson. She has also appeared in The Bernie Mac Show. She co-starred in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger, with Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson. Jackson was also featured on the ABC reality series The Ex-Wives Club with Marla Maples and Angie Everhart. The show aimed to aid men and women who have recently gone through separation or divorce. In 2009 Jackson appeared in the film I Do... I Did!.[3] She also appeared in the dance film Steppin: The Movie

Music and reality television

Jackson was a singer in the pop group "Mpulz" and was included on The Princess Diaries soundtrack. The group released one album before disbanding.

She won first place on the MTV reality show Celebrity Rap Superstar on October 18, 2007, beating runner-up Contro. She also appeared on the seventh season of Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp, which premiered in February 2010.

Personal life

She practices Judo.

Jackson has four children: son Donnie (born 1993) and daughter Cassie (born 1995) from her high school partner Billy Gaines and daughter Kori (born 2002) and son Kaleb (born 2004) from Kevin Federline. Federline ended the relationship with Jackson during her pregnancy with Kaleb and married Britney Spears.

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
1993 CB4 Tamika credited as Sharisse Jackson
1997 Good Burger Monique
2000 Love & Basketball Felicia
2008 Toxic Daphne
2009 The Fish Beautiful Girl
The House That Jack Built Alexa
Steppin: The Movie Uwamma Layne
I Do...I Did Candy
2010 Hollywont Afro Oskars Presenter
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Roc Rhonda 1 episode
Tall Hopes Charlayne 1 episode
1993–1995 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Carol/Monica 2 different episodes
1994 Getting By Jaunita-The Date 1 episode
South Central Janelle 2 episodes
My So-Called Life Crystal 2 episodes
On Our Own Sara Louise 1 episode
Me and the Boys Cicely 1 episode
1995 Minor Adjustments Tammy 1 episode
The Parent Hood Lynette 1 episode
1996 The Steve Harvey Show Angel 1 episode
Grand Avenue Carlene TV movie
1996–2001 Moesha Niecy Jackson 122 episodes
1998 Sister, Sister Desire 1 episode
Smart Guy Stacey 1 episode
1999 Clueless Niecy 1 episode
1999–2000 The Parkers Niecy 2 episodes
2001 Girlfriends Niecy Jackson 1 episode
2002 The Proud Family Bethany 1 episode
2006 The Bernie Mac Show Valerie 1 episode
2008 Everybody Hates Chris Alyson 1 episode
2010 Life After Herself Shar Jackson 1 episode

References

  1. ^ Cammila Albertson (2008). "Shar Jackson:Biography". MSN. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
  2. ^ Ranjan Shandilya (2008). "Shar Jackson". Buzzle. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
  3. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0918529/

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