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Countess Vaughn Biography

Birth Name:Countess Danielle Vaughn

Birth Place:Idabel, Oklahoma, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Best known for her roles as Alexandria DeWitt on "227" and Kim Parker on "Moesha․"
  • Won the 1998 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, for her work on "Moesha․"
  • In 1988, became the "Star Search" junior vocalist champion
  • Began singing at age 3 in church
  • Performed in off-Broadway musical "Mama, I Want to Sing! Part 3․"
  • Participated in reality shows "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Celebrity Rap Superstar․"
  • Released an eponymous R&B album in 1992

Awards

  • 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Featured, Co-starring, Supporting, Recurring Role in a Comedy or Drama Series or Special: nominated
  • 1998Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1999Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2000Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated