Cherie Johnson
Encyclopedia
Cherie Johnson is an American
actress. She is best known for her roles on Punky Brewster
and the long-running situation comedy show Family Matters
, where she plays Laura Winslow's best friend Maxine "Max" Johnson. In 2009, she wrote, starred and produced the independent film I Do... I Did!
, playing Vivian. Johnson has so far produced eight films. In 2010, she made writer debut when she released her book Around The World Twice. In 2011, she released her second, writing Two Different Walks Of Life "A Celebrity and a Average Housewife", which explains her life as an actress. She is currently working on her third novel Peaches & Cream and is starring in the romantic drama film Fanaddict, set to be released sometime in late 2011.
, Johnson is African American and Puerto Rican. Her earlier roles was on the sitcom's Punky Brewster
and Family Matters
.
. She played the role throughout the series' run (1984–1986 and 1987–1988).
On Family Matters, Johnson portrayed the recurring role of Maxine, the best friend of Laura Winslow (Kellie Shanygne Williams
). Johnson played the role from 1990 to 1998.
In addition to her starring roles, she has made guest appearances on The Parkers
, and The Proud Family
. She has also appeared on the soap opera
Days of our Lives
. She has produced many films over the past 10 years. In 2009 she wrote, starred and produced the film I Do... I Did!
it got premiered on BET
. In 2010 she starred in the films Lights Out, Nobody Smiling and Guardian of Eden. As of 2011 she is currently starring in the romantic drama film Fanaddict set to be release sometime in the fall.
and Charles Oakley
which is thebottomlinesportsshow.com.
and Dr. Dre
and she is currently looking out for Dr. Dre
's upcoming album Detox. She has also stated that she is a big sports fanatic and her favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers
and that she is a fan of NBA player Paul Pierce
. During a interview Cherie described herself as somewhat of a nerd and a homebody and that she loves to read, write, paint, eat and travel. She also stated she doesn't watch any TV or many movies but she loves music and her family. She has also stated she is somewhat of a twitterholic.
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actress. She is best known for her roles on Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster was an American sitcom about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster parent...
and the long-running situation comedy show Family Matters
Family Matters (TV series)
Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African-American family living in Chicago, Illinois, which ran on national television for nine full seasons. The series was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers, but revolves around the Winslow family...
, where she plays Laura Winslow's best friend Maxine "Max" Johnson. In 2009, she wrote, starred and produced the independent film I Do... I Did!
I Do... I Did!
I Do... I Did! is a direct-to-video American drama film directed by J. Jesses Smith and produced by him and Cherie Johnson and distributed by Image Entertainment. It was released on August 11, 2009. The movie only opened in cinemas in the USA and could only be viewed if one bought the album...
, playing Vivian. Johnson has so far produced eight films. In 2010, she made writer debut when she released her book Around The World Twice. In 2011, she released her second, writing Two Different Walks Of Life "A Celebrity and a Average Housewife", which explains her life as an actress. She is currently working on her third novel Peaches & Cream and is starring in the romantic drama film Fanaddict, set to be released sometime in late 2011.
Early career
Born in PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, Johnson is African American and Puerto Rican. Her earlier roles was on the sitcom's Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster was an American sitcom about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster parent...
and Family Matters
Family Matters (TV series)
Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African-American family living in Chicago, Illinois, which ran on national television for nine full seasons. The series was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers, but revolves around the Winslow family...
.
Film career
On Punky Brewster Johnson starred as Cherie Johnson, a character named and modeled after herself. She was the best friend of the title character, played by Soleil Moon FryeSoleil Moon Frye
Soleil Moon Frye is an American actress, director and screenwriter. Frye is best known for her childhood role as the title character in sitcom Punky Brewster, and as Roxie King in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.-Early life:...
. She played the role throughout the series' run (1984–1986 and 1987–1988).
On Family Matters, Johnson portrayed the recurring role of Maxine, the best friend of Laura Winslow (Kellie Shanygne Williams
Kellie Shanygne Williams
Kellie Shanygne Williams is an American actress, now known as Kellie Shanygne Jackson, but best known for her role as Laura Winslow on the television series Family Matters. Her middle name is pronounced Sha-neen".-Biography:...
). Johnson played the role from 1990 to 1998.
In addition to her starring roles, she has made guest appearances on The Parkers
The Parkers
The Parkers is an American sitcom . A spin-off of UPN's Moesha, The Parkers featured the mother-daughter team of Nikki and Kim Parker . The Parkers' signature "Heeyyy" greeting made its way into popular vernacular in the early 2000s.-Premise:The series centered around a mother and daughter who...
, and The Proud Family
The Proud Family
The Proud Family is an American animated television series that premiered on Disney Channel from September 15, 2001 to August 19, 2005.-Production:...
. She has also appeared on the soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
. She has produced many films over the past 10 years. In 2009 she wrote, starred and produced the film I Do... I Did!
I Do... I Did!
I Do... I Did! is a direct-to-video American drama film directed by J. Jesses Smith and produced by him and Cherie Johnson and distributed by Image Entertainment. It was released on August 11, 2009. The movie only opened in cinemas in the USA and could only be viewed if one bought the album...
it got premiered on BET
Bet
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. In 2010 she starred in the films Lights Out, Nobody Smiling and Guardian of Eden. As of 2011 she is currently starring in the romantic drama film Fanaddict set to be release sometime in the fall.
Writer
She has a seven book deal. Her first book, Around The World Twice, is out now. She released a poetry book with her co-writer of feature film 'I Do...I Did! titled "Two Different Walks Of Life" 4/12/11 and her sophomore novel "Peaches & Cream" is set to debut late 2011 early 2012. Writing has become her second career choice she is a contributing writer for Temptation Magazine, and Glam Couture Magazine where she does a monthly article titled "Cherry Picking". Cherie also holds the position of editor-at-large at Success News Paper.Editor and Co-host
Cherie is the Editor at Large for "Success News" and that she also has a column in "Glam Couture Magazine" called Cherry Picking about beauty products. She has a monthly column in Temptation Magazine as well as Houston, Los Angeles, Georgia, Dallas, Louisiana 411 magazines and co-host a sports radio show with Penny HardawayPenny Hardaway
Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association , specializing as a small forward, shooting guard, and point guard. His most productive years came in his days as a member of the Orlando Magic as well as the early...
and Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley is a retired American professional basketball player and is currently an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association...
which is thebottomlinesportsshow.com.
Personal life
Johnson is the real life niece of TV producer David W. Duclon, who was responsible for starting her career. Cherie joined Shadow Play Entertainment's literacy campaign called TAKE TIME TO READ as the national spokesperson, sharing her thoughts on why reading is so important no matter what your career. Cherie has said that favorite artists are PrincePrince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
and Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
and she is currently looking out for Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
's upcoming album Detox. She has also stated that she is a big sports fanatic and her favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
and that she is a fan of NBA player Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce
Paul Anthony Pierce , nicknamed The Truth, is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. He earned First Team All-America honors in his junior year at Kansas, and has been a starter every season since being selected by the Celtics with the 10th overall pick in the...
. During a interview Cherie described herself as somewhat of a nerd and a homebody and that she loves to read, write, paint, eat and travel. She also stated she doesn't watch any TV or many movies but she loves music and her family. She has also stated she is somewhat of a twitterholic.
Community Involvment
Cherie spends her free time working with many children charities and she is also on the Alzheimer’s Association board.Filmography
Films| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1985 | Playing with Fire | Eileen Phillips | Support Role |
| 1989 | A Little Bit Strange | Tasha Masterson | Support Role |
| 1999 | Teaching Mrs. Tingle Teaching Mrs. Tingle Teaching Mrs. Tingle is a 1999 black comedy film and the directing debut of screenwriter Kevin Williamson. The film stars Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Marisa Coughlan, Barry Watson and Jeffrey Tambor and was released on August 20, 1999. It was originally titled Killing Mrs... |
Student | Uncredited Role |
| 2003 | "Malibooty" | Lady-Mix Tape | Supporting Role |
| 2007 | Dead Tone | Roxy | Main Role/Co-Executive Producer |
| 2007 | "Killer Weekend" | Renee | Main Role |
| 2008 | "Cash Rules" | Producer | |
| 2009 | The Intruders | Bernadette | Support Role |
| I Do... I Did! I Do... I Did! I Do... I Did! is a direct-to-video American drama film directed by J. Jesses Smith and produced by him and Cherie Johnson and distributed by Image Entertainment. It was released on August 11, 2009. The movie only opened in cinemas in the USA and could only be viewed if one bought the album... |
Vivian | Main Role/Producer/Writer | |
| Raven | Starla | Support Role/Producer | |
| 2010 | Lights Out | Detective Monroe | Support Role |
| Nobody Smiling | Jo | Support Role | |
| Guardian of Eden | Destiny | Main Role | |
| 2011 | Fanaddict | Brenda | Main Role |
| The Maul | TBA | Support Role | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984–1988 | Punky Brewster Punky Brewster Punky Brewster was an American sitcom about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster parent... |
As Herself | (85 episodes) |
| 1985 | It's Punky Brewster It's Punky Brewster It's Punky Brewster is an animated spin off of the live action television show Punky Brewster. The show was animated by Ruby-Spears Productions.-Synopsis:... |
As Herself | (3 episodes) |
| Days of Our Lives Days of our Lives Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around... |
Latoya Preston | ||
| 1990–1998 | Family Matters | Maxine Johnson | (59 episodes) |
| 1996 | Goode Behavior Goode Behavior Goode Behavior is an American sitcom that premiered August 26, 1996 on UPN. The series was cancelled after its first season, airing its last episode on May 19, 1997, for a total of 23 episodes.-Synopsis:... |
Unknown | (3 episodes) |
| 1999–2002 | The Parkers The Parkers The Parkers is an American sitcom . A spin-off of UPN's Moesha, The Parkers featured the mother-daughter team of Nikki and Kim Parker . The Parkers' signature "Heeyyy" greeting made its way into popular vernacular in the early 2000s.-Premise:The series centered around a mother and daughter who... |
Tiffany | (3 episodes) |
| 2002 | The Proud Family The Proud Family The Proud Family is an American animated television series that premiered on Disney Channel from September 15, 2001 to August 19, 2005.-Production:... |
Chanel | (1 episode) |
| 2005 | Eve Eve (TV series) Eve is an American sitcom starring Eve, Jason Winston George, Ali Landry, Natalie Desselle-Reid, Brian Hooks and Sean Maguire. That aired on the UPN network from September 15, 2003 to May 11, 2006, with 66 episodes produced spanning 3 seasons... |
Angela | (1 episode) |
Writings
- 2010: Around The World Twice
- 2011: Two Different Walks Of Life "A Celebrity and a Average Housewife"
- 2011: Peaches & Cream (TBR)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
Best Young Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Punk Brewster | Nominated |
| 1987 | Young Artist Award | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Long Running Series Comedy or Drama | Punk Brewster | Nominated |
| 1988 | Young Artist Award | Best Animation Voice Over Group | Punk Brewster | Nominated |
| 1993 | Young Artist Award | Best Young Actress Recurring in a Television Series | Family Matters | Nominated |