Mari Eulanda Morrow[citation needed] (born July 21, 1968)[5][1][2][citation needed] is an American film and television actress, model and realtor. Morrow is best known for her roles as Rachel Gannon on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live (1994–96), Oneisha Savoy on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1992–97), and Desiree "Des" Littlejohn on the UPN sitcom The Parkers (1999). Morrow also starred in featured films such as Def Jam's How to Be a Player (1997), Uninvited Guest (2000), and Traci Townsend (2006).

Mari Morrow
Born
Mari Eulanda Morrow

(1968-07-21) July 21, 1968 (age 56)[1]
Miami, Florida, United States
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Mary Morrow[2]
  • M.M.
EducationNew York University
Alma materNorth Miami Senior High School
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • realtor
Years active1992–present
Known forRachel Gannon – One Life to Live[3]
Oneisha Savoy – Family Matters
Desiree "Des" Littlejohn – The Parkers[4]
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouse
Carl Johnson
(m. 1994; div. 1997)
Children2

Biography

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Early life and education

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Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Morrow is of Barbadian and African-American descent.[2] Morrow began acting as a child in theater productions to help raise funds for low-income college students. Morrow attended North Miami Senior High School, graduating in 1986.[6][7] After high school, Morrow attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she majored in dance and theater.

Career

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Morrow made her television debut appearance in 1992 as Wendy Mallow on the popular television program, Baywatch. From 1995 to 1996, Morrow portrayed Rachel Gannon on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Morrow also had a recurring appearance on the sitcom, Family Matters as Darius McCrary (Eddie)'s girlfriend and then ex-girlfriend, Oneisha, from 1992 to 1997. Other television appearances include, Living Single, Soul Food, Conan, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Parkers, In the House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jamie Foxx Show. Morrow has film roles in: Dead Man on Campus, Uninvited Guest, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, Book of Love, Restraining Order, Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Traci Townsend, National Security, and Today You Die.

Personal life

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Morrow has been married once and has two children. Morrow married businessman Carl Johnson in 1994, but they divorced in 1997. She has two sons, Robert (born August 3, 2000)[8] and Ari[citation needed] (born February 2016).[9] Aside from her acting career, Morrow is also a real estate agent in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 Undercover Victoria Video
One Last Time Erica
Bodily Harm Diana
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Maria Elkman
Virtuosity Linda Barnes
1997 How to Be a Player Katrina
1998 Dead Man on Campus Kristin
1999 Uninvited Guest Debbie
Nikita's Blues Ms. Jackson Short
At Face Value Rookie Cop Short
2001 Nikita Blues Miss Beverly Fox
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute Linda Video
2002 Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs Lyah
2003 National Security Lola
Malibooty! Miranda Video
Straight Out Delores
2004 Hair Show Gina
Choices 2 Jenni Video
2005 Flip the Script Tiffany
Today You Die Jada Video
Uncle P Lana
2006 Restraining Order Jazmine Jenkins
2007 Traci Townsend Sylvia
2009 Afro Ninja Roxanne Video
Pastor Brown Adrian
Road Trip: Beer Pong Mandee Video
Family Affair Jana Short
2011 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Ms. Mercier
The Lying Truth Brianna Jordan
35 and Ticking Toi
2012 The Good Life Holiday
Reply or Delete an Internet Love Affair Skye Torres Short
2014 The Morning After -
2016 Diva Diaries Lisa
LAPD African Cops Mrs. Barber
2019 Child Support Melody Banks Short
Hyundai: Hope on Wheels It Takes a Village Mom Video

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 Baywatch (1) Pam
(2) Wendy Malloy
(1) Season 2 Episode 19: "The Lost Treasure of Tower 12"
(2) Season 3 Episode 11: "Dead of Summer"
Out All Night Naomi Season 1 Episode 9: "Smooth Operator"
1992–1997 Family Matters Oneisha Savoy (1) Season 3 Episode 15: "Jailhouse Blues" (1992)
(2) Season 3 Episode 24: "Dudes" (1992)
(3) Season 4 Episode 18: "Higher Anxiety" (1993)
(4) Season 8 Episode 18: "Le Jour d'Amour" (1997)
(5) Season 9 Episode 5: "Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?" (1997)
1993 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cindy Season 3 Episode 19: "Just Say Yo"
The Jackie Thomas Show Mimosa Patron Season 1 Episode 12: "Guys and Balls"
The Sinbad Show Woman In Restaurant Season 1 Episode 9: "Shades of Acceptance"
1994 M.A.N.T.I.S Sena Basuto Season 1 Episode 4: "Cease Fire"
Red Shoe Diaries Toni Reed Season 3 Episode 8: "Emily's Dance"
1995 Soul Train Herself/Guest Host Episode: "Michael Bolton/Anointed/AZ feat. Miss Jones"
One Life to Live Rachel Gannon (1) Episode dated June 1
(2) Episode dated June 2
1996 Living Single Kimberly Season 3 Episode 20: "Dear John"
Lush Life Sandy Season 1 Episode 1: "Lush Beginning"
Sliders Monique Season 3 Episode 2: "Double Cross"
Jungle Cubs Juwanna (voice) Season 1 Episode 11: "Benny & Clyde/Feather Brains"
1997 Malcolm & Eddie Dana Season 1 Episode 16: "Jugglin'"
In the House Amber (1) Season 3 Episode 16: "Love Wars"
(2) Season 3 Episode 17: "Marion Strikes Back"
(3) Season 3 Episode 18: "Return of the Stiletto"
The Jamie Foxx Show Tia Season 2 Episode 5: "Is She Is, or Is She Ain't?"
Sparks Simone Richards Season 2 Episode 10: "Brotherly Love"
1998 Conan the Adventurer Surette Season 1 Episode 12: "Homecoming"
Sister, Sister Deena Season 5 Episode 20: "Prom Night"
1999 The Parkers Desiree "Des" Littlejohn (1) Season 1 Episode 1: "Grape Nuts"
(2) Season 1 Episode 2: "Scammed Straight"
(3) Season 1 Episode 3: "Daddy's Girl"
(4) Season 1 Episode 4: "Taking Tae-Bo with My Beau"
(5) Season 1 Episode 5: "The Boomerang Effect"
(6) Season 1 Episode 10: "Betting on Love"
(7) Season 1 Episode 11: "It's a Family Affair"
2001 Men, Women & Dogs Lara Season 1 Episode 1: "Pilot"
The Tick Medusa Season 1 Episode 4: "The License"
2001–2002 Oh, Drama! Herself/Host Recurring Host
2002 The Twilight Zone Clare Woodrell Season 1 Episode 3: "Shades of Guilt"
The District Tamra Kenworthy Season 3 Episode 6: "Old Wounds"
2004 Soul Food Nyla (1) Season 5 Episode 9: "Successful Failure"
(2) Season 5 Episode 10: "Love Me or Leave Me"
(3) Season 5 Episode 11: "Take It to the Limit"
(4) Season 5 Episode 13: "Fear Eats the Soul"
2009 Everybody Hates Chris Lisa Levine Season 4 Episode 11: "Everybody Hates Mr. Levine"
2012 Touch Ann-Marie Season 1 Episode 4: "Kite Strings"
2014 Love That Girl! Tina Episode: "Secret Swingers"
2016 Unsung Hollywood Herself Episode: "Bill Bellamy"
2021 Sydney to the Max Jamie Season 3 Episode 16: "Honey, You Shrunk the Fit"

References

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  1. ^ a b Morrow, Mari. "Happy birthday my @nikimoorefunny twin sis!!! So much fun today! #cancerseason #Lifeisgood #Godisgood". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  2. ^ a b c Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television By Bob McCann
  3. ^ Jet , Nov 10, 1997
  4. ^ Jet , Oct 4, 1999
  5. ^ Whitley, Kym. "Happy birthday! today I celebrate my birthday with my birthday twin @iammarimorrow And for the last 20 years we have celebrated this day together. Thank you to everyone who has sent text messages and phone calls, I'm still waiting for some money or diamonds!! #blessed #friendship #birthday". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  6. ^ '1986 North Miami Senior High School Yearbook
  7. ^ '1985 North Miami Senior High School Yearbook
  8. ^ Morrow, Mari. "Happy Birthday to my first born!!! You have grown to be such an amazing person. You always have a smile on your face and kind heart. Mommy loves you so much Robb!! #leoseason #Lifeisgood #Godisgood". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  9. ^ Morrow, Mari. "Welcome my new baby boy into the world! My new love of my life! God Bless all the parents out there. #BlessingfromGod #LifeIsGood #babyboy #GodIsGood 😊👶💚👣". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
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