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This article is about Cassi Davis. For Cassie Davis (Australian singer), see Cassie Davis.| Cassi Davis | |
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| Born | Cassandra Davis (1964-07-11) July 11, 1964 (age 60) Holly Springs, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Cassandra "Cassi" Davis (born July 11, 1964) is an American actress. She is mostly known for her role as Ella Payne in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Davis has done extensive work with director and writer Tyler Perry, and has played many roles in his various productions. She also has appeared in several stage plays.
Life and career
Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Davis' acting career began in 1988 with her role in the Spike Lee film School Daze. Her early television credits include appearances on Living Single, Married... with Children, Kenan & Kel, Boycott, and The PJ's. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry productions such as Madea's Family Reunion, Madea Goes to Jail, Daddy's Little Girls, and Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
Davis attended Spelman College in Atlanta. She has credited her devout, born-again Christian faith as the main reason behind her professional success.
Filmography
| Film & Plays | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | School Daze | Paula | |
| 2004 | He Say... She Say... But What Does GOD Say? | Sister Tiny | Direct-to-DVD release |
| 2005 | Love on Layaway | Willanetta | Direct-to-DVD release |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion | Aunt Sarah | |
| Madea Goes to Jail (play) | Ella | Direct-to-DVD release | |
| 2007 | Daddy's Little Girls | Rita | |
| 2010 | Madea's Big Happy Family | Aunt Bam | Direct-to-DVD release |
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family (film) | Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy | |
| 2011 | A Madea Christmas | Aunt Bam | Direct-to-DVD release |
| 2012 | Aunt Bam's Place | Aunt Bam | Direct-to-DVD release |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Living Single | Francine | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Married... with Children | Patty | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Kenan & Kel | Kitty | 1 episode |
| 1999–2001 | The PJs | HUD woman (Voice) | 26 episodes |
| 2000 | The Parkers | Big Woman | 1 episode |
| 2001 | Boycott | Cook | Television movie |
| 2006–present | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Ella Payne | |
References
- ^ "Cassi Davis Biography". tbs.com. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
- "The Cast of Tyler Perry's House of Payne". Jet. 2007-06.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - The 700 Club - Cassi Davis: House of Grace
External links
- Cassi Davis at IMDb
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