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- Birth nameCherie Monique Johnson
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Cherie Johnson (born November 21, 1975 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA), is an American actress, author, columnist, executive producer, producer, and writer. She is of African American and Puerto Rican descent.
Johnson first rose to fame, at age eight, when she appeared on Punky Brewster (1984) as the fictional character, "Cherie", and the show aired from 1984-1988 in first-run syndication on NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation). "Punky Brewster" later expanded into a cartoon series titled Punky Brewster (1985), which she contributed her voice for "Little Cherie" and it aired from 1985-1987 on NBC. One of her most recognized acting roles is on Family Matters (1989), where she co-starred as the character, "Maxine", and the show aired from 1989-1997 on ABC (American Broadcasting Corporation) and on CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) from 1997-1998. With 215 episodes, "Family Matters" is the third longest-running U.S. sitcom with a predominantly African-American cast.
Johnson has written columns in publications including Dimez Magazine and Glam Couture Magazine. She has co-written, written, and self-published books, including "Around the World Twice", "Two Different Walks of Life", and "Peaches & Cream". Johnson has been nominated and won several awards, including the Young Artist Award, Award of Excellence by the National Association of Youth in Entertainment, Opulece Humanitarian Award, and the Readers Choice Award by African American on The Move Book Club.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Andre' Haynes
- Was never added as one of the main cast members on Family Matters (1989), even though she was on the show since the second season.
- Cousin of actress Shar Jackson, best known for her role as Niecy Jackson in Moesha.
- Has two daughters, but refuses to release names or pictures of them, in an effort to keep them out of the spotlight.
- She's kept busy over the years writing books, though it's unknown if any of them have even been published. (January 2004) Co-wrote a book called "Two Walks of Life" about being a celebrity and an average housewife. (February 2004) Worked on a series of children's books. (August 2010) Signed book deals with J. M. Benjamin and BettenCourt Books, and supposedly, a seven book deal with A New Quality Publishing. (August 2011) Dissolved her book deal with her old publisher; started her own publishing company, Cherrific Publishing; released the novel "Peaches & Cream" under her own brand.
- Related to David W. Duclon, the executive producer of the series Punky Brewster and Family Matters, on which she both starred in.
- You are what you wear.
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