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Countess Vaughn Born Countess Danielle Vaughn
August 8, 1978
Idabel, Oklahoma, U.S.Other names Countess Vaughn James Occupation Actress/Singer Years active 1988—present Spouse Joseph James (2003 - Filed for divorce) (2 child) Countess Danielle Vaughn (born August 8, 1978) is an American actress and singer. She is perhaps best known for her role as Kim Parker on the UPN television sitcom Moesha and its spin-off The Parkers.
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Early life and career
Vaughn was born in Idabel, Oklahoma. She began her performing career at the age of three in 1981 singing at church. At age nine in 1988, she sang "I'll Be There" to win the Star Search junior vocalist champion and overall junior champion. She was married to Joseph James, with whom she has a son Jaylin. During an appearance on the Mo'Nique Show, she shared that she also has a daughter. She has now has her singing and acting career
Acting career
Vaughn began her acting career in 1989 with the role of Alexandria DeWitt on 227, followed by roles in Thea, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Roc. She also performed in several television specials including the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars, The Magical World of Disney, the Orange Bowl Parade, the Easter Seals Telethon.
Outside of television, she performed in the off-Broadway musical Mama, I Want to Sing! Part 3. In 1998, Vaughn was honored with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Moesha. In 1992, Vaughn released her first album, Countess, featuring a variety of songs, including dance music and urban ballads. The album's lone single, a cover of James Brown's "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World", charted in the top-100 of the Bilo'Nique. She starred in the UPN sitcom, The Parkers, until the show's ending in 2004. In 2011, Vaughn made her return to situational comedy on the BET sitcom Let's Stay Together. Vaughn portrayed the friend of the character Kita portrayed by Erica Hubbard.
Reality television
Celebrity Fit Club
Vaughn appeared in the third season of Celebrity Fit Club which premiered in January 2006 on VH1. On episode four,she announced that her and husband, James, were ending their marriage. During the course of the show, she became the first cast member to ever gain weight, with a weight gain of 4 pounds. It was said on the season finale that she was simply trying to lose weight at the wrong time.
Celebrity Rap Superstar
Vaughn appears as a contestant on MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar which premiered August 30, 2007. She studied under Warren G for the show. On September 27, 2007, an illness caused her to be eliminated from the competition.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 1999 Trippin' Anetta Joney 2001 Max Keeble's Big Move Office Admin. Assistant Television Year Title Role Notes 1988 227 Alexandria 13 episodes 1992 Fievel's American Tails Monique (Voice) 1 episode Hangin' with Mr. Copper Keisha 2 episodes 1993 Thea Charlene 1 episode 1993–1994 Roc Carlita 2 episodes 1996 Minor Adjustments Monique 1 episode 1996–1999 Moesha Kimberly Ann Parker 83 episodes 1997 Goode Behavior 1 episode 1999–2004 The Parkers Kimberly Ann Parker 135 episodes 2003 MADtv Herself 11 episodes 2006 Cuts Kelli 1 episode Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness Dee Dee Voice Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Avenue Dee Dee Voice 2011 Let's Stay Together Chauntelle 1 episode Awards and nominations
Year Award Result Category Series 1989 Young Artist Award Nominated Best Young Actress Featured, Co-starring, Supporting, Recurring Role in a Comedy or Drama Series or Special 227 1998 NAACP Image Awards Won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Moesha 1999 Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Moesha'c' 2000 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series The Parkers External links
Categories:- Actors from Oklahoma
- African American actors
- African American female singers
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Celebrity Fit Club participants
- English-language singers
- People from McCurtain County, Oklahoma
- 1978 births
- Living people
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