Terri J. Vaughn
Known for
Fame aside, Terri J. Vaughn is above all a career actress whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. The list also holds 'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. 46 credits across 33 years is a rate most careers never reach. her China in 'Friday' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Terri J. Vaughn
30 Movies
16 Series
Fame aside, Terri J. Vaughn is above all a career actress whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. The list also holds 'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. 46 credits across 33 years is a rate most careers never reach. her China in 'Friday' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Movies
Plays Keisha
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
Plays China
Friday
1995
Plays Student
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993
Plays Susie Mack
Stick It
2006
Plays Brenda
Daddy's Little Girls
2007
Plays Veronica / Tender Lovin'
Black Scorpion
1995
Plays Veronica / Tender Lovin'
Black Scorpion II: Aftershock
1997
Plays Robyn
Color Book
2024
Plays Linda
Three Can Play That Game
2007
Plays Grace
Excessive Force II: Force on Force
1995
Plays Mrs. Sterling
The Millennial
2022
Plays Amber
Redrum
2007
Plays Jackie
Dirty Laundry
2006
Plays B.T. Coolidge
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species
1996
Plays Sharona Brown
Detonator
2003
Plays Kamel Jackson
The Marriage Chronicles
2012
Plays Doris Griffin
Queens of Christmas
2024
Plays Tiffany
Life, Love, Soul
2012
Plays Wanda
Fair Game
2005
TV Shows
Plays Lovita Jenkins
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
Plays Jonelle Abrahams
All of Us
2003
Producer
Plays Antoinette Dunkerson
Miss Governor
2025
Plays Melisse
Greenleaf
2016
Plays Eva Holly
Soul Food
2000
Plays Rose Cranberry
Insecure
2016
Plays Lydia
JD Lawrence's Community Service
2013
Plays Cousin Pam
First Wives Club
2019
Plays Girl #1 at Party
Family Matters
1989
Plays Tasha
Girlfriends
2000
Plays Woman #1
Living Single
1993
Plays Mrs. Gleason
ER
1994
Plays Dr. Chisholm
Terror Lake Drive
2020
Plays Connie
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Claire
The Neighborhood
2018
Plays Denise Cook
Sherman Oaks
1995
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The Heir
Full Filmography
Miss Governor
Antoinette Dunkerson · 16 episodes
2025–
TV
Queens of Christmas
Doris Griffin
2024
Film
Color Book
Robyn
2024
Film
Here Comes the Sun
Ruth
2023
Film
The Neighborhood
Claire · 1 episode
2021–2022
TV
First Wives Club
Cousin Pam · 3 episodes
2021–2022
TV
The Millennial
Mrs. Sterling
2022
Film
Terror Lake Drive
Dr. Chisholm · 1 episode
2020
TV
Insecure
Rose Cranberry · 4 episodes
2020
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Terri J. Vaughn and where are they from?
Terri J. Vaughn is 56 years old, born on October 16, 1969 in San Francisco, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Terri J. Vaughn?
Terri J. Vaughn is best known for roles in Friday, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
How many movies has Terri J. Vaughn been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Terri J. Vaughn has appeared in 30 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Terri J. Vaughn's first movie?
The career of Terri J. Vaughn began with Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993).
What is Terri J. Vaughn's most recent movie or series?
Terri J. Vaughn's most recent release is The Heir, which premiered on June 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Terri J. Vaughn appeared in?
On television, Terri J. Vaughn has appeared in Married... with Children, ER, Family Matters, Insecure.
Terri J. Vaughn
1969-10-16 · San Francisco, California, USA
Terri J. Vaughn (born October 16, 1969 ) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her role as high school secretary Lovita Alizé Jenkins-Robinson on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show. Vaughn also portrayed first-grade teacher Jonelle Abrahams on the UPN/CW sitcom All of Us.