11 Roles The Cast Of "The Upshaws" Landed Before Being In The New Netflix Series
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Netflix recently released its second season of The Upshaws. If you're into crass comedy that follows the life of a middle-class family, this is the show for you.
As a self-described television enthusiast, the show is pretty good. That's not what got me! What did is that the cast is full of legends.
1.Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
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Kim Fields plays Regina Upshaw in the Netflix series, but the role that really got her noticed was Tootie in The Facts of Life. Appearing in over 200 episodes, Fields grabbed the hearts of viewers as the adorable girl turned young woman. Throughout the '80s, she was one of the young "it girls."
2.Wanda Sykes
3.Day Day
4.Janay
5.Gerald
6.Dinka
7.Pippy Rosewood
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For 44 episodes, Gabrielle Dennis played Pippy Rosewood alongside Morris Chestnut as Beaumont "Rosie" Rosewood, Jr. Known for her character's expressive character and keen intuition, Pippy was no one to play with. As an add-on, Dennis went on to show her versatility on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show.
8.Uncle Julius
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The series Survivor's Remorse didn't last long, and Epps' character died before the final episode. However, his impact on the short-lived show was lasting. It was a real-life depiction of an uncle stepping up as a father figure. Uncle Julius was fun to watch, from the quirky advice to the escapades of a Gen X bachelor.
9.Barb Baran
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The New Adventures of Old Christine would not have been what it was without the comedic genius of Wanda Sykes. Her portrayal of Barb and serving as best friend to Christine was a highlight of the show and a much-needed point of interest. If you're wondering — Old Christine wasn't that great.
10.Granny — Ice Age
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Any time I wanted the kids in my life (sons, nieces, nephews, god-children) to settle down, Ice Age was my go-to film. We can discuss some life lessons nestled in the movie later. However, today, we are here to talk about Wanda Sykes doing the voice of Granny. Granny's real name was Gladys, but who refers to their grandparents by their first name? She was a comedic staple in the movie franchise with sage wisdom, often wrapped in sarcasm.
11.Regine Hunter
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The '90s is my all-time favorite decade. One of the highlights from the era is the television perfection that was Living Single. In my brain, Yvette Lee Bowser deserves all the love and honor for creating this timeless television. What made this show great was the perfect mix of the main characters. Kim Fields was a part of that mix as Regine Hunter. She was an on-screen pleasure, a bougie socialite with an affinity for fashion and everything luxury. We love Regine. We stan her antics, and no one could embody all that she was better than Fields.