- Karen Malina White
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name = Karen Malina White
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location =Philadelphia ,Pennsylvania , U.S.
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occupation =Actress
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July 7 ,1965 inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania ) is an Americanfilm andtelevision actress .Biography
Karen Malina White was born and raised in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . She studied at thePhiladelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts . When she graduated high school, White continued her studies atHoward University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree withcum laude honors. It was in her senior year, that White won Miss Howard University and landed her first role as an actress.She has a daughter. She is married to
Malcolm Jamal Warner , her co-star from "The Cosby Show " and "Malcolm & Eddie ".Career
In 1989, White starred in "Lean on Me" alongside notable actor
Morgan Freeman . She was nominated for the 1990Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her performance in the film. During the 90's she made many guest appearances in various television shows. She portrayed Charmaine Brown during Seasons 7 and 8 of "The Cosby Show " (1990-1992), and Season 6 of "A Different World " (1992-1993). White also guest starred as Jewel, Jazz's wife in two episodes of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ".From 2001-2005, she performed the voice of Dijonay Jones on the animated
Disney Channel series "The Proud Family ".White has also appeared in various stage productions.
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