Bern Nadette Stanis
Biography
Bern Nadette Stanis is an actress born on December 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Also known by the names Bern Nadette, BernNadette Stanis, Bernadette Stanis, Bernnadette Stanis, and Bernnadette Stanos, she has twenty-one known acting credits. She is known for her role as Thelma, the television daughter in the television series Good Times, which began in 1974. Her appearance on the television show was also noted in a Jet Magazine edition published on August 28, 1975.
Career overview
Bern Nadette Stanis is an actress born on December 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Her career includes twenty-one known acting credits. She is best known for her television work, most notably portraying Thelma on the television series Good Times, which premiered in 1974. Her role as the television daughter on the program brought her significant recognition, including a feature in Jet Magazine on August 28, 1975.
Throughout her career, she has been known by several alternate names, including BernNadette Stanis, Bern Nadette, Bernadette Stanis, Bernnadette Stanis, and Bernnadette Stanos. Her work on television established her presence in the entertainment industry during the 1970s, anchoring her long-standing recognition for her role in Good Times.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- The Family Business: New Orleans (2025) as Nee Nee Duncan
- Good Times (2024) as Peaches (voice)
- Once in a Valentine (2024)
- A Christmas Blessing (2023) as Grace
- CHAAW: Chapter 1 (2023) as Aunt Thelma
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Dreams from the Edge (2021) as Rose Lane
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" (2019) as Self
- Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018) as Nee Nee Duncan
- No Regrets (2016) as Nina's Mother
- N-Secure (2010) as Dr. Heather
- The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2 (2006)
- Still 'Bout It (2004) as Aunt Tee Dee
- Girlfriends (2000) as Self
- Hidden Blessings (2000) as Jackson's lawyer
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Thelma Evans
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Carolyn Thompson
- The Love Boat (1977) as Janet Reeves
- Good Times (1974) as Thelma Evans
- The Therapy Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bern Nadette Stanis best known for?
Bern Nadette Stanis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherri (2022), Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018), Girlfriends (2000), The Wayans Bros. (1995).
When and where was Bern Nadette Stanis born?
Bern Nadette Stanis was born on December 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bern Nadette Stanis have?
Bern Nadette Stanis has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.
What is Bern Nadette Stanis's background in cinema and television?
Bern Nadette Stanis is an actress born on December 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Also known by the names Bern Nadette, BernNadette Stanis, Bernadette Stanis, Bernnadette Stanis, and Bernnadette Stanos, she has twenty-one known acting credits. She is known for her role as Thelma, the television da...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018) as Nee Nee Duncan — aged about 64
- Good Times (1974) as Thelma Evans — aged about 20
- Girlfriends (2000) as Self — aged about 46
- The Parent 'Hood (1995) — aged about 41
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Thelma Evans — aged about 41
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Carolyn Thompson — aged about 30
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