Biography
Jeannette Theresa Dubois (August 5 β February 17, 2020), known professionally as Ja'Net DuBois, Ja'net DuBois, and Ja'Net Du Bois (), was an American actress and singer. She was best known for her portrayal of Willona Woods, the neighborhood gossip maven and a friend of the Evans family on the CBS sitcom Good Times, which aired from 1974 to 1979. DuBois additionally cowrote and sang the theme song "Movin' on Up" for The Jeffersons, which aired from 1975 until 1985. After beginning her career on the stage in the early 1960s, DuBois appeared on television shows and in films into the mid-2010s.
Filmography
all 41
Movies 23
TV Shows 18
self 2
Voice 2
Herself
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" (2019)
Movie
Betty Angelo
She's Got a Plan (2016)
Movie
Mom (voice)
Random! Cartoons (2008)
TV
Momma Bosley
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
Movie
6.72
Mrs. Jones
Crossing Jordan (2001)
TV
5.95
Mrs. Patterson (voice)
As Told by Ginger (2000)
TV
7
Viola Battle
Waterproof (2000)
Movie
Lefty
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999)
Movie
Mrs. Avery
The PJs (1999)
TV
6
Lefty
Hard Time (1998)
Movie
Katie Pegues
Best Friends for Life (1998)
Movie
Mrs. Lawson
Don't Look Back (1996)
Movie
Lucretia
Magic Island (1995)
Movie
Grandma Ellington / Willona Woods
The Wayans Bros. (1995)
TV
5
Roberta
Other Women's Children (1993)
Movie
Louise Wilson
The Golden Palace (1992)
TV
Judith Potter / Carol
Home Improvement (1991)
TV
7
Joanne Wilson
Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990)
Movie
Irma
New Attitude (1990)
TV
Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Mrs. Stone
Heart Condition (1990)
Movie
Leona
Nearly Departed (1989)
TV
Ma Bell
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
Movie
6
Mrs. Page
Kids Like These (1987)
Movie
Brenda Hanes
A Different World (1987)
TV
6.11
Bettina
Stranded (1986)
Movie
Idee
Crazy like a Fox (1984)
TV
Onetha Wiggins
The Sophisticated Gents (1981)
TV
Dottie Singer
Hellinger's Law (1981)
Movie
Sally Harvey
Roots: The Next Generations (1979)
TV
6
Nellie Bond
A Piece of the Action (1977)
Movie
Evelyn Hopkins
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Willona Woods
Good Times (1974)
TV
10
Celia Louisa
The Blue Knight (1973)
Movie
Stormy Monday
Five on the Black Hand Side (1973)
Movie
Paula Thomas
Kojak (1973)
TV
6
Diana Richie
Shaft (1973)
TV
Vera
Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970)
Movie
Rodeen Gamble
J.T. (1969)
Movie
Martha
A Man Called Adam (1966)
Movie
Self
Good Evening Captain
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.1
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1979
1990
1987
2019
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1932-08-05
Deathday2020-02-17 (87 years old)
Birth NameJeannette Theresa Dubois
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, United States of America
Height1.66-meter
FatherCab Calloway
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJeanette DuBois, Jeanette Dubois, Ja'net Du Bois
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