Actor
Yvette Wilson
Born March 6, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died June 14, 20126 films
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 sitcom 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. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday.
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First watchFriday19957.2as RitaCraig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.View filmEssential films
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6 films as actor- 2005GankedPhysics Tutor
- 1996Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodNurse
- 1995FridayRita
- 1994BlankmanFat Girl
- 1994House Party 3Esther
- 1993Poetic JusticeColette