Suzzanne Douglas was an actress known for roles in TV shows and movies including “The Parent ‘Hood,” “Tap,” and “When Stella Got Her Groove Back.”
- Died: July 6, 2021 (Who else died on July 6?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 64.
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Acting career
Douglas had an early starring role alongside Gregory Hines (1946–2003) and Sammy Davis Jr. (1925–1990) in “Tap” (1989), playing the daughter of Davis’ character. She won an NAACP Image Award for her performance. In 1995, Douglas took a starring role as Jerri Peterson on the WB sitcom “The Parent ‘Hood,” remaining with the show for its five-season run. She played Angela in “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998) and Cissy Houston in “Whitney” (2015). Douglas starred in the short-lived 1990 TV series “Against the Law” and also made notable appearances in shows including “The Cosby Show,” “Touched by an Angel,” “The Parkers,” and “The Good Wife.” Her most recent role was in the 2019 Netflix miniseries “When They See Us.”
Notable quote
“I found that with the roles that I was choosing, I was gravitating to roles with social consciousness. They have to really speak to my heart and bring awareness.” —from a 2015 interview for Reel Life with Jane
Tributes to Suzzanne Douglas
Full obituary: Essence
