Judyann Elder (born Judith Ann Johnson; August 18, 1948) is an
American actress, director, and writer.Elder played Nadine Waters on
the FOX sitcom Martin. She also played Harriette Winslow on ABC's
Family Matters for the final eight episodes of its final season after
the departure of Jo Marie Payton. Elder is also a veteran of the stage
who has appeared in scores of theatrical productions throughout the
United States and Europe.Born in Cleveland, Elder is the daughter of
Edward T. Johnson, PhD. and Camille Johnson (née Russell). Elder
attended Shaker Heights High School and graduated from Emerson College
in Boston as the first recipient of the Carol Burnett Award in the
Performing Arts. Elder began her professional career in off-Broadway
in New York as "Judyann Jonsson". A founding member and resident actor
with the Tony Award-winning Negro Ensemble Company, she originated
roles in the premier productions of The Song of the Lusitanian Bogey,
Daddy Goodness, Kongi's Harvest, and God is a (Guess What?).
American actress, director, and writer.Elder played Nadine Waters on
the FOX sitcom Martin. She also played Harriette Winslow on ABC's
Family Matters for the final eight episodes of its final season after
the departure of Jo Marie Payton. Elder is also a veteran of the stage
who has appeared in scores of theatrical productions throughout the
United States and Europe.Born in Cleveland, Elder is the daughter of
Edward T. Johnson, PhD. and Camille Johnson (née Russell). Elder
attended Shaker Heights High School and graduated from Emerson College
in Boston as the first recipient of the Carol Burnett Award in the
Performing Arts. Elder began her professional career in off-Broadway
in New York as "Judyann Jonsson". A founding member and resident actor
with the Tony Award-winning Negro Ensemble Company, she originated
roles in the premier productions of The Song of the Lusitanian Bogey,
Daddy Goodness, Kongi's Harvest, and God is a (Guess What?).
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