Ja'net DuBois
Ja'net DuBois was was an American actress, singer, and instructor. Her career spanned several decades, from the 60's to 2019. Born Jeannette Theresa Dubois in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to mother Lillian Gouedy father and Gordon Adelbert Dubois, her career began in the early 1960s when she moved to Brooklyn, NY. There, her acting career began with a Broadway debut in the play "The Long Dream". In the late 60's she began acting on television, with film following in 1970. During the 80s, in addition to acting, DuBois ran the Ja'net DuBois Academy of Theater Arts and Sciences, a performing arts school for teenagers on Long Island, New York. From 1950-1959, she was married to Sajit Gupta with whom she had four children -- Provat, Rani, Kesha, and Raj. Ms. DuBois died on February 17, 2020, of cardiac arrest at her residence in Glendale, California.
Filmography (52 titles)
6.1MovieLive in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Self · 2019
10.0MovieShe's Got a Plan
Betty Angelo · 2016
7.2ShowG.I. Joe: Renegades
Grandma Hinton (voice) · 2010
7.5ShowRandom! Cartoons
Mom (voice) · 2008
10.0MovieThe Wedding Frame
Mrs. Patterson (voice) · 2004
MovieFar From Home
Mrs. Patterson (voice) · 2003
5.5MovieCharlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Momma Bosley · 2003
7.2ShowCrossing Jordan
Mrs. Jones · 2001
7.9ShowOne on One
Queen Esther · 2001
6.9ShowAs Told by Ginger
Mrs. Patterson (voice) · 2000
6.4MovieWaterproof
Viola Battle · 2000
6.7MovieHard Time: Hostage Hotel
Lefty · 1999
6.9ShowThe PJs
Mrs. Avery (voice) · 1999
5.9MovieHard Time
Lefty · 1998
7.0MovieBest Friends for Life
Katie Pegues · 1998
6.8ShowEverybody Loves Raymond
Dottie · 1996
7.0ShowThe Steve Harvey Show
Delores · 1996
5.2MovieDon't Look Back
Mrs. Lawson · 1996
6.9ShowMoesha
Mrs. Moss · 1996
5.4MovieMagic Island
Lucretia · 1995
7.2ShowTouched by an Angel
Esther Hamilton · 1994
7.0ShowSister, Sister
Mom O' Danielle · 1994
6.3MovieOther Women's Children
Roberta · 1993
6.7ShowHangin' with Mr. Cooper
Dorothy Cooper · 1992