Suzzanne Douglas

Actor

Suzzanne Douglas

Born April 12, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, USADied July 6, 202119 films

Suzzanne Douglas was an American film, television and stage actress, singer, composer, dancer, and producer, best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson in the television sitcom "The Parent 'Hood". She held an MFA in Music from the Manhattan School of Music, New York.

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Jason's Lyric posterFirst watchJason's Lyric19946.8as GloriaA major role.The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.View film

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How Stella Got Her Groove Back poster5.8How Stella Got Her Groove Back1998The School of Rock poster7.1The School of Rock2003I'll Do Anything poster5.6I'll Do Anything1994

Filmography

19 films as actor
  1. 2020Really LoveAnne Richmond
  2. 2016Happy Yummy ChickenSarah Del Casserole
  3. 2015WhitneyCissy Houston
  4. 2012Changing the GameMrs. Davis
  5. 2003The School of RockTomika's Mother
  6. 2003SounderThe Mother
  7. 1998How Stella Got Her Groove BackAngela
  8. 1994Jason's LyricGloria
  9. 1994Search for GraceMargaret / Melody
  10. 1994The InkwellBrenda Tate
  11. 1994I'll Do AnythingRainbow House Star
  12. 1993HallelujahEunice
  13. 1992Condition: CriticalDr. Bailey Wallace
  14. 1992Chain of DesireAngie
  15. 1991In the Shadow of Love: A Teen AIDS StorySammy
  16. 1991The Colored Museumthe Girl, the Lady in Plaid
  17. 1990The Knife and Gun ClubGinny Ducette
  18. 1989TapAmy Simms
  19. 1981PurlieEnsemble