Biography

Cherie Johnson

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Born
November 21, 1975 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth name
Cherie Monique Johnson
Height
5′ 6″ (1.68 m)

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Cherie Johnson is an American actress, author, columnist, executive producer, producer, and writer of African American and Puerto Rican descent. Best known for her memorable roles in television classics, Johnson has built a multi-faceted career in entertainment and publishing spanning more than four decades.

Johnson first gained national attention at just eight years old when she starred as "Cherie" on the hit NBC sitcom Punky Brewster, which aired from 1984 to 1988. Her popularity on the series led to her reprising the role in the animated spin-off, where she voiced "Little Cherie" from 1985 to 1987.

She later became widely recognized for portraying "Maxine Johnson" on the iconic sitcom Family Matters. Airing from 1989 to 1998 on ABC and CBS, the series became one of the most successful sitcoms in television history and remains among the longest-running American sitcoms featuring a predominantly African American cast.

In addition to acting, Johnson has made a name for herself as a writer and media personality. She has contributed columns to publications including Dimez Magazine and Glam Couture Magazine, and has authored and self-published several books, including Around the World Twice, Two Different Walks of Life, and Peaches & Cream. Her work often reflects themes of personal growth, relationships, and life experiences.

Throughout her career, Johnson has received numerous honors and nominations, including the Young Artist Award, the Award of Excellence from the National Association of Youth in Entertainment, the Opulence Humanitarian Award, and the Readers’ Choice Award from the African American On The Move Book Club.

IMDb mini biography by Andre’ Haynes, Stealth Monarch Management and Consulting, LLC.
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Cousin of actress Shar Jackson, best known for her role as Niecy Jackson in Moesha.
Was never added as one of the main cast members on Family Matters (1989), even though she was on the show since the second season.
Has two daughters, but refuses to release names or pictures of them, in an effort to keep them out of the spotlight.
She's kept busy over the years writing books, though it's unknown if any of them have even been published. (January 2004) Co-wrote a book called "Two Walks of Life" about being a celebrity and an average housewife. (February 2004) Worked on a series of children's books. (August 2010) Signed book deals with J. M. Benjamin and BettenCourt Books, and supposedly, a seven book deal with A New Quality Publishing. (August 2011) Dissolved her book deal with her old publisher; started her own publishing company, Cherrific Publishing; released the novel "Peaches & Cream" under her own brand.
Related to David W. Duclon, the executive producer of the series Punky Brewster and Family Matters, both of which she starred in.