Veronica Redd (born August 8, 1948) is an American actress, known for her role as Mamie Johnson in the CBS daytime soap opera, ''

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''.

Life and career

Redd was born in Washington, D.C. In her first Hollywood acting role and TV series appearance, Redd appeared on the CBS-TV sitcom ''

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'' playing Edith "Edie" Stokes ( George Jefferson's old Navy buddy former best friend) who has transitioned to George's disbelief initially, before he slowly accepted her in the Season 4 episode titled " Once a Friend". The following years, she guest-starred on ''

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''. Redd starred in the 1982 CBS miniseries '' The Blue and the Gray'' set during the

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. She later co-starred in ''

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'' (1985) and '' The Women of Brewster Place'' (1989). Her film credits include '' Clean and Sober'' (1988), ''

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'' (1991) and '' Blue Hill Avenue'' (2001). Redd played the character of Mamie Johnson on ''

''. She is the second actress to play the role, having taken over from Marguerite Ray. Redd played the role from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1999 to 2004. She was the show's first contract African-American character. She returned to role in 2023 in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The Y&R recently confirmed tha
actress Veronica Redd will reprise her role as Mamie Johnson
The Abbott Family's beloved ex-nanny.

Selected filmography

* '' Blue Hill Avenue'' - Nana (2001) * ''

'' - Mrs. Matthews (1991) * '' Clean and Sober'' - Head Nurse (Detox) (1988) * ''

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'' - Dairy Queen - Dr. Rizzo (Billed as Veronica Redd Forrest) (1993) * ''

'' - Mamie Johnson #2 (1990–1995, 1999–2004, 2023-present) * ''Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI'' - Momma Melden (1986) * '' The Blue and the Gray'' (miniseries) - Hattie (1982) * ''

'' (TV series) -Cora Isley (1981) * ''

'' - The Magician - Ms. Buxton (1981) * ''

'' - Willona's New Job - Mavis (1978) * ''

'' (TV series) - Edie Stokes (1977)

References

External links

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