Jo Marie Payton

Jo Marie Payton

Jo Marie Payton is an American actress and singer who starred as Harriette Baines–Winslow, the matriarch of the Winslow family on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998), a role she originated on its forerunner series Perfect Strangers. From 2001 to 2005, Payton provided the voice for Suga Mama Proud (Penny Proud’s grandmother) on Disney Channel’s animated series The Proud Family and Disney+’s upcoming revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The role earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2005. Payton also had a recurring role as the personal assistant to Gregory Hines’ character, Ben Doucette (Will Truman’s boss), during season two of Will & Grace (1999–2000).

Show More

Jo Marie Payton Movies

Discover the best Jo Marie Payton movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Jo Marie Payton ranked by year and score.

1
Colors

Colors (1988)

Action Crime Drama
Los Angeles in the late 1980s is a city divided by color, literally. Two LAPD officers patrol the gang-saturated streets of East L.A. and South Central, where red and blue...
Score 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Jo Marie Payton? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Jo Marie Payton are Colors.
How many movies and TV shows has Jo Marie Payton starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 1 titles starring Jo Marie Payton, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Jo Marie Payton worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Jo Marie Payton maintains a strong average user rating of 6.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.