Jackee Harry

Jacqueline Yvonne Harry (born August 14, 1956), better known by her  Jackée, is an American actress, singer, comedian, director, and television personality. She is best known for her roles as Sandra Clark, the sexy nemesis of Mary Jenkins (played by ), on the TV series 227 (1985–90), and as Lisa Landry on the / sitcom "Sister, Sister" (1994–99). She is noted for being the first and currently only African-American to win an for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Early life
Harry was born in ,in 1956, and raised in, to an mother and African-American father, Harry began studying acting at the  in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. She was an American History teacher at before beginning a career on the New York stage.

Theater
Harry made her Broadway debut in, playing a. Throughout the 1980s she starred in numerous productions both on and off Broadway, and in national touring productions. In 1994, Harry made her return to the theater by starring as in the play Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill. Following that stage production, she fulfilled the role of "madam who runs a bordello" in the Broadway musical. In the mid-2000s, she appeared in stage productions of and She also toured nationally in JD Lawrence's.

Awards
Harry became the first African American to win an for 227 in 1987. She won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Sister, Sister two consecutive years in 1999 and 2000.

Personal life
Harry was married to Elgin Charles Williams from 1996 to 2003. They adopted their son, Frank, in 1997.