Bern Nadette Stanis

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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
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelmaofgoodtimes
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelmaofgoodtimes/?hl=en
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
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
2006 Impact Award TV Land Awards Good Times (1974) Won
2006 Impact Award TV Land Awards Good Times (1974) Nominated