Yvette Wilson

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Yvette Wilson
Born
Yvette Reneé Wilson

March 6, 1964
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 2012(2012-06-14) (aged 48)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationSan Jose State University
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1990–2012
Known forLynette Armstrong-Russell on Thea
Andell Wilkerson on Moesha & The Parkers
Spouse
Jerome Harry
(m. 2001)
[1][2]

Yvette Reneé Wilson (March 6, 1964 – June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. She was known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, the shopkeeper of the local hangout on the UPN sitcoms Moesha (1996–2001); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'Nique) best friend on its spinoff The Parkers (1999–2004). She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48.

Early life[edit]

Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep.[citation needed]

Wilson first entered comedy when she lost a bet and had to perform as a stand-up comedian at a friend's club. She decided to make a living off comedy and never turned back.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

Her big break came with Thea, a short-lived sitcom from 1993 to 1994. Thea was cancelled after 19 episodes but the show helped her get a role in House Party 3. In addition, Wilson also had a minor role in the 1995 comedy movie Friday as Smokey's blind date and appeared in films such as Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson, and the film parody Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.

In 1995, she got the most important role of her career: Andell Wilkerson, a supporting character on the sitcom Moesha, which starred one of her castmates from Thea, R&B singer Brandy Norwood. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. In 2000, she left Moesha for its spin-off The Parkers, where she also played Andell Wilkerson, who was the best friend of Mo'Nique's character Nikki Parker. After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. She started her own company by the name Tigobitties Inc.

Personal life and death[edit]

Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. Wilson suffered from kidney disease, having survived a kidney transplant and regular dialysis, but eventually died from cervical cancer, which metastasized throughout her entire body. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs.

Wilson died on June 14, 2012, aged 48.[3][4][5]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Poetic Justice Colette
1994 House Party 3 Esther
Blankman Fat Girl
1995 Friday Rita
1996 Don't Be a Menace Nurse
2005 Ganked Physics Tutor Video

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1991 Showtime at the Apollo Herself Episode: "Episode #5.7"
1992 Def Comedy Jam Herself Episode: "Episode #1.1"
1992-93 In Living Color Herself Episode: "Trail Mix-a-Lot" & "Undigable Hosts"
1993-94 Thea Lynette Armstrong-Russell Main Cast
1996 Jungle Cubs Katen (voice) Episode: "Treasure of the Middle Jungle"
1996-2000 Moesha Andell Wilkerson Main Cast: Seasons 1-5
1997 The Jamie Foxx Show Mary Jane Episode: "Break Yourself, Fool"
1999-2004 The Parkers Andell Wilkerson Main Cast
2003 Intimate Portrait Herself Episode: "Mo'Nique"
2010 Life After Herself Episode: "Shar Jackson"

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