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Jeannette Dubois Wiki Biography

Jeannette Dubois was born on the 5th August 1945, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA of African and American ancestry. She is an actress, who is probably still best known for her appearances in the role of Willona Woods in the TV series “Good Times” (1974-1979), and as Momma Bosley in the film “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003). She is also recognized as the co-founder of “Pan African Film & Arts Festival”. Her career has been active since 1966.

Have you ever wondered how rich Ja’net Dubois is, as of mid- 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Janet’s net worth is as high as $2 million. She has been accumulating her net worth through a successful career in the entertainment industry as a professional actress.

Ja’net Dubois Net Worth $2 Million

Ja’net Dubois’ career began in the late 1960s, firstly appearing in the film “A Man Called Adam” (1966), and three years later in the film made for television “J.T” (1969). With the beginning of the next decade, little by little her career began to improve, and she featured in the soap opera “Love of Life” (1970-1972), in the film “Diary of a Mad Housewife” (1970), with Richard Benjamin and Carrie Snodgress in lead roles, “Five on the Black Hand Side” (1973). and “The Blue Knight” (1973), with William Holden and Lee Remick. The following year she was selected for the role of Willona Woods in the TV series “Good Times”, which aired until 1979, increasing her net worth by a large margin, and also boosting her popularity. In the late ’70s she also featured in the film “A Piece of the Action” (1977),

During the 1980s, Ja’net continued to feature in several TV series and films, however, usually in minor roles. Some of the most notable roles include those in films and series such as “The Sophisticated Gents” (1981), “The Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour” (1983), and “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” (1988), written and directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans. She was also a cast member of the film “Kids Like These” (1987), which also added to her net worth.

Ja’net`s career stagnated a bit in the 1990s, but it returned back on track in 1996 when she featured in the TV series “The Wayans Bros.” until 1998. She also appeared in the films “Best Friends For Life” (1998), and “Hard Time: Hostage Hotel” (1999), with Burt Reynolds in the lead role.

Ja’net transferred the momentum from the late 1990s into the early 2000s, appearing in the film “Waterproof” alongside April Grace and Burt Reynolds, and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003), with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz, increasing further her net worth. Ja’net has also been recognized as a voice actress, lending her voice to characters from such animated TV series as “The PJs” (1999-2001), and “As Told by Ginger” (2000-2004), which also added to her net worth.

Thanks to her skills, Ja’net has received several prestigious awards, including a Primetime Emmy award in the category Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for her work on animated TV series “The PJs”, among others. Speaking about her personal life, Ja’net Dubois is a single mother of three children; one of them is actress Rani Dubois. Other information about her personal life is kept private from the media.



Full Name Ja’net Dubois
Net Worth $2 Million
Date Of Birth August 5, 1945
Place Of Birth Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Producer, Actress
Nationality American
Children Rani DuBois, Yovanne Dubois, Burghardt Dubois
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dubois.Janet/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0238840/
Nominations NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Fact
1 Her acting mentor was Esther Rolle.
2 Despite the controversy, she enjoyed working with Esther Rolle on Good Times (1974).
3 Mother of Rani DuBois.
4 Ms. DuBois is credited as the first African-American woman to appear regularly on a daytime soap, Love of Life (1951).
5 Her first assignment as a professional model was the cover of Percy Faith’s 1959 “Porgy and Bess” LP.
6 Appeared as a centerfold in Jet Magazine’s March 24, 1960 issue.
7 Wrote and sang the theme song to the Jeffersons before she ever knew what the show was about
8 Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
9 Best-known for her portrayal of the sassy, energetic busybody and neighbor, “Willona Woods”, on the classic 70s TV series Good Times (1974), that’s her voice you hear on the “Movin’ on Up” theme from The Jeffersons (1975), which she also co-wrote and composed.

Music Department

Title Year Status Character
The Jeffersons 1975-1985 TV Series composer – 253 episodes

Actress

Title Year Status Character
She’s Got a Plan 2016 Betty Angelo
G.I. Joe: Renegades 2011 TV Series Grams Hinton
Cold Case 2007 TV Series Edna Johnson ’07
Random! Cartoons 2007 TV Series Mom
Crossing Jordan 2006 TV Series Mrs. Jones
As Told by Ginger 2000-2004 TV Series Mrs. Patterson
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle 2003 Momma Bosley
One on One 2003 TV Series Queen Esther
Boomtown 2003 TV Series Denise Smith
The PJs 1999-2001 TV Series Mrs. Avery
Waterproof 2000 Viola Battle
Everybody Loves Raymond 2000 TV Series Dottie
The Steve Harvey Show 2000 TV Series Delores
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel 1999 TV Movie Lefty, Logan’s Assistant
Clueless 1999 TV Series Aunt Liddy
Hard Time 1998 TV Movie Lefty (as Ja’net Du Bois)
Best Friends for Life 1998 TV Movie Katie Pegues
The Wayans Bros. 1996-1997 TV Series Grandma Ellington / Willona Woods
Touched by an Angel 1997 TV Series Esther Hamilton
Moesha 1997 TV Series Mrs. Moss
Don’t Look Back 1996 TV Movie Mrs. Lawson
Sophie & the Moonhanger 1996 TV Movie Agnes
Magic Island 1995 Video Lucretia
ER 1995 TV Series Macy Chamberlain
Home Improvement 1991-1995 TV Series Carol / Judith Potter
Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper 1994 TV Series Dorothy Cooper
Sister, Sister 1994 TV Series Mom O’Danielle
Other Women’s Children 1993 TV Movie Roberta (as Ja’Net Du Bois)
Harlan & Merleen 1993 TV Movie Maxine
The Golden Palace 1992-1993 TV Series Louise Wilson
Beverly Hills, 90210 1992 TV Series Arlene
Dream On 1991 TV Series June
True Colors 1991 TV Series May Freeman
A Different World 1991 TV Series Brenda Hanes
Penny Ante: The Motion Picture 1990 Aunt
Hammer, Slammer, & Slade 1990 TV Movie Joanne Wilson
Doctor Doctor 1990 TV Series Ella Wilkes
New Attitude 1990 TV Series Irma
Heart Condition 1990 Mrs. Stone
Nearly Departed 1989 TV Series Leona
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka 1988 Ma Bell
Houston Knights 1988 TV Series
Kids Like These 1987 TV Movie Mrs. Page (as Ja’net Dubois)
Stranded 1986 TV Movie Bettina
Crazy Like a Fox 1985 TV Series
Spencer 1984 TV Series School Secretary
The Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour 1983 TV Movie Mrs. Gorman
The Facts of Life 1981 TV Series Ethel
Hellinger’s Law 1981 TV Movie Dottie Singer
The Sophisticated Gents 1981 TV Series Onetha Wiggins
The Love Boat 1980 TV Series Evelyn Hopkins
Roots: The Next Generations 1979 TV Mini-Series Sally Harvey
Good Times 1974-1979 TV Series Willona Woods
A Piece of the Action 1977 Nellie Bond
Caribe 1975 TV Series Melinda Jameson
Kojak 1974 TV Series Paula Thomas
The Blue Knight 1973 TV Movie Celia Louise
Shaft 1973 TV Series Diana Richie
Five on the Black Hand Side 1973 Stormy Monday
The Resolution of Mossie Wax 1973 TV Movie Francelia (as Jeanette Dubois)
Sanford and Son 1972 TV Series Juanita
Diary of a Mad Housewife 1970 Vera
J.T. 1969 TV Movie Rodeen Gamble (as Jeannette Du Bois)
A Man Called Adam 1966 Martha (as Jeanette DuBois)
Love of Life 1951 TV Series Loretta Allen (1970-1972)

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You 2016 Documentary performer: “Movin’ On Up Theme for The Jeffersons” written by nm0058033 & nm0238840
Chelsea Lately 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Lottery Ticket 2010/I performer: “Whoa Now” – as Ja’net Du Bois / writer: “Whoa Now” – as Janet Dubois
The Office 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Tropic Thunder 2008 performer: “Movin’ On Up” 1975 – as Janet Dubois / writer: “Movin’ On Up” 1975 – as Janet Dubois
The X Files: I Want to Believe 2008 performer: “Movin’ On Up” 1975 – as Ja’Net DuBois / writer: “Movin’ On Up” 1975 – as Jeannette DuBois
Littleman 2006 writer: “Movin’ on Up” – as Janet Dubois
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties 2006 writer: “Movin’ on Up” – as Janet Dubois
Everybody Hates Chris 2005 TV Series performer – 1 episode
The King of Queens 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Cookout 2004 performer: “Whoa Now” / writer: “Whoa Now”
Chappelle’s Show TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2004 writer – 1 episode, 2004
The Simpsons TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2004 writer – 1 episode, 2004
Scrubs TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2002 writer – 1 episode, 2002
The Original Kings of Comedy 2000 Documentary writer: “Movin’ On Up” – as Janet Dubois
Hanging Up 2000 performer: “Movin’ On Up” / writer: “Movin’ On Up”
Next Friday 2000 writer: “Movin’ On Up” – as Janet DuBois
Senseless 1998 performer: “Movin’ on Up” – as Janet’ DuBois / writer: “Movin’ on Up” – as Janet’ DuBois
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1994 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Who’s the Man? 1993 writer: “Movin’ on Up” – as Janet DuBois
Basic Instinct 1992 writer: “Movin’ On Up” – as Janet DuBois
Saturday Night Live 1982 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Good Times TV Series performer – 3 episodes, 1976 – 1978 lyrics – 1 episode, 1976 music – 1 episode, 1976 writer – 1 episode, 1976
The Jeffersons 1975 TV Series performer: “Movin’ On Up” / writer: “Movin’ On Up”

Self

Title Year Status Character
Steve Harvey 2016 TV Series Herself
TV Land Confidential 2007 TV Series documentary Herself – Interviewee
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards 2006 TV Special Herself
BET Comedy Awards 2004 TV Special Herself
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV 2003 TV Special documentary Herself
E! True Hollywood Story 2000 TV Series documentary Herself
Martin 1995 TV Series Herself
Good Evening, Captain 1981 TV Special Herself
The Hollywood Squares 1977-1978 TV Series Herself
Celebrity Sweepstakes 1976 TV Series Herself
Celebrity Bowling 1976 TV Series Herself
Sammy and Company 1975 TV Series Herself
Dinah! 1975 TV Series Herself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Extra 2015 TV Series Herself – Good Times
TV’s Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip 2004 TV Movie Willona Woods

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2006 Impact Award TV Land Awards Good Times (1974)
2003 Lifetime Tribute Award Sacramento GAFFERS
2001 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Voice-Over Performance The PJs (1999)
1999 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Voice-Over Performance The PJs (1999)
1995 CableACE CableACE Awards Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries Other Women’s Children (1993)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1998 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Touched by an Angel (1994)

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