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Bern Nadette Stanis Wiki Biography
Bernadette Stanislaus was born on the 22nd December 1953 in New York City, New York, USA and is an actress and an author who, as Bern Nadette Stanis, is most perhaps still best known for playing the role of Thelma Ann Evans-Anderson in the 1970s CBS’ TV series – “Good Times”.
Have you ever wondered how much wealth this actress has accumulated so far? How rich Bern Nadette Stanis is? According to sources, it is estimated that the total amount of Bern Nadette Stanis’ net worth, as of mid-2016, is $3 million which has been acquired mostly through her acting career that has been active since 1974.
Bern Nadette Stanis was born in New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn, into the working class family of Eula and Gregory Stanislaus. She graduated from Juilliard School, New York City based performing arts conservatory, internationally regarded as one of the most prestigious art schools, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama.
Bern Nadette Stanis’ professional acting career began in 1974, when she debuted on the small screen in the role of Thelma Ann Evans in CBS’s TV sitcom “Good Times”, which is focused on the everyday life of an African-American family in an infamous housing project, the poor black neighborhood of Chicago’s inner city. The show depicts how the Evanses, the family of five, (Esther Rolle as a mother Florida, John Amos as a father James, Jimmie Walker as J.J., Bern Nadette Stanis as Thelma and Ralph Carter in the role of Michael Evans) try to make the best out of living in the projects, despite their poverty. The series was aired for six seasons, between 1974 and 1979, and certainly provided the basis for Bern Nadette Stanis’ net worth.
Throughout the 1980s, Bern Nadette Stanis managed to maintain a continuous strings of acting projects, and appeared in several TV series including “The Love Boat”, “What’s Happening Now”, “Bustin’ Loose” and “The Cosby Show”. All these involvements have helped Bern Nadette Stanis to add significant sums to the overall size of her wealth.
Apart from the TV series, Bern Nadette Stanis has also appeared in several movies, of which the most famous and successful are “Hidden Blessings” (2000), “The Adventures of Umbweki” (2009) and, more recently, “36 Hour Layover” which is currently in post-production.
In her career so far, Bern Nadette Stanis has starred in 9 movies, 10 TV series and numerous commercials such as AT&T’s radio spot, and more recently, Nationwide Insurance promo. All these accomplishments have certainly made a huge, positive impact on Bern Nadette Stanis’ net worth in total.
Besides acting, Bern Nadette Stanis has also been successful as an author – she has published fours books so far: “Situations 101: Relationships”, “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, For Men Only”, “Situations 101: Finances” and “The Last Night”. Doubtlessly, all these achievements have helped Bern Nadette Stanis to gain quite a decent amount of money.
When it comes to her personal life, Bern Nadette Stanis was married to Tom Fauntleroy between 1975 and 1976, before married her second husband, Kevin Fontana, in 1981 with whom she has two children, both daughters. Bern Nadette and her family currently reside in New York City.
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Bern Nadette Stanis Quick Info
Full Name | Bern Nadette Stanis |
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Date Of Birth | December 22, 1953 |
Place Of Birth | Brownsville, New York City, New York, United States |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.62 m) |
Profession | Actress, Author |
Education | Juilliard School, New York City |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Kevin Fontana (m. 1981), Tom Fauntleroy (m. 1975–1980) |
Children | Dior Ravel Fontana, Brittany Rose Fontana |
Parents | Eula, Gregory Stanislaus |
Nicknames | Bernadette Stanislaus , Bern Nadette , Bernadette Stanis , Bernnadette Stanis , Bern |
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IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0822304 |
Awards | TV Land Impact Award |
Movies | “Good Times” (1974-1979), “The Adventures of Umbweki”, “Hidden Blessings” (2000), “The Adventures of Umbweki” (2009), “36 Hour Layover” |
TV Shows | “The Love Boat”, “What’s Happening Now”, “Bustin’ Loose”, “The Cosby Show” |
Bern Nadette Stanis Important Facts
- Her acting mentor was the late Esther Rolle, who died on November 17, 1998, at age 78.
- Reunited with Jimmie Walker on an episode of Bustin’ Loose (1987).
- Best known by the public for her role as Thelma Evans on Good Times (1974).
- Best friend of Esther Rolle and Jimmie Walker.
- Just before Esther Rolle’s death, she attended Rolle’s 78th birthday party.
- Keeps in touch with much of the Good Times (1974) cast, including Ralph Carter, John Amos, Ja’net DuBois and Jimmie Walker. Said in an interview that due to good money management and residuals from the show, she never struggled financially since the show ended.
- Has two daughters, Dior Ravel, and Brittany Rose.
- Graduated from Juilliard with a BA Degree in Drama.
Bern Nadette Stanis Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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No Regrets | 2016 | Nina’s Mother | Actress | |
Black Jesus | 2015 | TV Series | Actress | |
Base | 2015 | TV Series | Captain Mac | Actress |
Whatcha Cookin’ | 2013 | TV Series | Gwen | Actress |
Forever Young at Heart | 2011 | Short | Mirriam “Sparkles” Mathews | Actress |
N-Secure | 2010 | Dr. Heather | Actress | |
Caution! Heartache Ahead | 2009 | Vera | Actress | |
The Adventures of Umbweki | 2009 | Usahnisa | Actress | |
The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2 | 2006 | Bobbi Clark (as Bern Nadette Stanis) | Actress | |
Still ‘Bout It | 2004 | Video | Aunt Tee Dee | Actress |
Land of the Free? | 2004 | Psychiatrist | Actress | |
Hidden Blessings | 2000 | TV Movie | Jackson’s lawyer | Actress |
The Parent ‘Hood | 1999 | TV Series | L’Tonya | Actress |
The Wayans Bros. | 1997 | TV Series | Thelma Evans | Actress |
The Good News | 1997 | TV Series | Actress | |
The Cosby Show | 1991 | TV Series | Carolyn Thompson | Actress |
Bustin’ Loose | 1987 | TV Series | Ms. Fisher | Actress |
What’s Happening Now! | 1985 | TV Series | Marcie | Actress |
The Love Boat | 1980 | TV Series | Jan Reeves | Actress |
Good Times | 1974-1979 | TV Series | Thelma Evans Thelma Evans Anderson |
Actress |
Good Times | 1976-1978 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Being | 2016 | TV Mini-Series | Herself | Self |
Steve Harvey | 2016 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Extra | 2015 | TV Series | Hwerself – Good Times | Self |
Real Husbands of Hollywood | 2013 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Life After | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The View | 2011 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Way Black When | 2010 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
TV Land Confidential | 2005-2007 | TV Series documentary | Herself / Herself – Interviewee | Self |
BET Awards 2006 | 2006 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Girlfriends | 2003 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The Uptown Comedy Club | 1992 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration | 1988 | TV Movie documentary | Herself | Self |
Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1987 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The Mike Douglas Show | 1975 | TV Series | Herself – Actress | Self |
Tattletales | 1975 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years | 2004 | Video documentary | Archive Footage | |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Archive Footage |
Bern Nadette Stanis Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2006 | Impact Award | TV Land Awards | Good Times (1974) | Won | |
2006 | Impact Award | TV Land Awards | Good Times (1974) | Nominated |