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Shontell McClain

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Shontell McClain was born on 8 October 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She is a writer and actress, known for House of Payne (2006), Black Lightning (2018) and Meet the Browns (2009). She is married to Michael McClain. They have four children.
BornOctober 8, 1971
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    • Known for

    China Anne McClain in House of Payne (2006)
    House of Payne
    3.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Black Lightning (2018)
    Black Lightning
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Soundtrack
    Meet the Browns (2009)
    Meet the Browns
    3.9
    TV Series
    • Writer(as Shontell R. McClain)
    Six Blocks Wide (2008)
    Six Blocks Wide
    8.5
    Short
    • Neighbor #7
    • 2008

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Meet the Browns (2009)
      Meet the Browns
      3.9
      TV Series
      • written by (as Shontell R. McClain)
      • 2009
    • China Anne McClain in House of Payne (2006)
      House of Payne
      3.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • writer
      • 2007–2008

    Actress

    • Six Blocks Wide (2008)
      Six Blocks Wide
      8.5
      Short
      • Neighbor #7
      • 2008

    Soundtrack

    • Black Lightning (2018)
      Black Lightning
      6.1
      TV Series
      • writer: "Young Guns"
      • 2018

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Shontell R. McClain
    • Born
      • October 8, 1971
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Spouse
      • Michael McClain? - present (4 children)
    • Children
        China Anne McClain

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Mother of Sierra Aylina McClain, Lauryn Alisa McClain, China Anne McClain and Gabriel McClain.

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