Suzzanne Douglas
Actress
64 years (Apr 12, 1957 – Jul 6, 2021)Chicago, Illinois, USA
Suzzanne Douglas is a widely followed American actress with a following built on roles rather than on publicity. She has worked in comedy more often than in any other register. The filmography numbers 21 titles, spread over a career of real scale. The film 'The School of Rock' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined. Audiences also know her from 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back'. The first screen credit dates from 1981.
Suzzanne Douglas
Actress
Suzzanne Douglas is a widely followed American actress with a following built on roles rather than on publicity. She has worked in comedy more often than in any other register. The filmography numbers 21 titles, spread over a career of real scale. The film 'The School of Rock' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined. Audiences also know her from 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back'. The first screen credit dates from 1981.
Movies: 12 titles
Plays Tomika's Mother
The School of Rock
2003
Plays Anne Richmond
Really Love
2020
Plays Amy Simms
Tap
1989
Plays Rainbow House Star
I'll Do Anything
1994
Plays Angela
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998
Plays The Mother
Sounder
2003
Plays Gloria
Jason's Lyric
1994
Plays Brenda Tate
The Inkwell
1994
Plays Angie
Chain of Desire
1992
Plays Ensemble
Purlie
1981
TV Shows: 9 titles
Plays Jerri Peterson
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Plays Grace Cuffee
When They See Us
2019
Plays Brianna Springbelt
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Etta
Angel Street
1992
Plays Rebecca Shorter
The Cosby Show
1984
Plays Karen Watkins
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Elizabeth Burkhart
Bones
2005
Plays Lady in Plaid / The Girl
Great Performances
1971
Plays Eunice Perry
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Principal
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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Really Love
Anne Richmond
2020
When They See Us
Grace Cuffee
2019–
Happy Yummy Chicken
Sarah Del Casserole
2016
Bones
Elizabeth Burkhart
2015Season 11
Changing the Game
Mrs. Davis
2012
The School of Rock
Tomika's Mother
2003
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Karen Watkins
2003Season 3
Touched by an Angel
Brianna Springbelt
1999Season 6
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Angela
1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suzzanne Douglas still alive?
Suzzanne Douglas passed away on July 6, 2021 at age 64.
What are the most famous roles of Suzzanne Douglas?
Suzzanne Douglas is best known for roles in The School of Rock, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Whitney.
How many movies has Suzzanne Douglas been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1981), Suzzanne Douglas has appeared in 12 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Suzzanne Douglas's first movie?
The career of Suzzanne Douglas began with Purlie (1981).
What is Suzzanne Douglas's most recent movie or series?
Suzzanne Douglas's most recent release is Really Love, which premiered on October 16, 2020.
What TV shows has Suzzanne Douglas appeared in?
On television, Suzzanne Douglas has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Bones, When They See Us, The Good Wife.
Suzzanne Douglas
1957-04-12 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Suzzanne Douglas was an American film, television and stage actress, singer, composer, dancer, and producer, best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson in the television sitcom "The Parent 'Hood". She held an MFA in Music from the Manhattan School of Music, New York.