Bern Nadette Stanis – Now 69 Years Old
Bern Nadette Stanis, born in 1954, is an American actress best known for her role as Thelma Evans on the popular 1970s TV series Good Times. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the prestigious Juilliard School to study acting. Stanis began her acting career with a role in the Broadway play The Hot l Baltimore before landing the role of Thelma Evans, which made her a television star.
Despite her early success, she faced typecasting challenges in Hollywood. Stanis continued her acting career in television, film, and stage productions, appearing in projects like Roots: The Next Generations and The Engagement Ring. Additionally, she authored several books, including her memoir Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Stanis is not only an accomplished actress but also a published author and advocate for various charitable causes.