Karen Malina White is a film and television actress from the United States. She is best known for her roles as Kaneesha Carter in the 1989 drama film Lean on Me, Charmaine Brown on The Cosby Show (1990-1992) and its spin-off A Different World (1992-1993), Nicolette Vandross on Malcolm & Eddie (1996-2000), and Dijonay Jones on the Disney Channel animated comedy The Proud Family (2001–2005).
Quick Facts
| Stage Name | Karen Malina White |
| Real Name | Karen Malina White |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Producer, Writer, |
| Birthday | July 7, 1965 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, United States |
| Hometown | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Karen Malina White Biography
White was born on September 13, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up there. White attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. After graduating from high school, White continued her education at Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. During her final year, White has crowned “Miss Howard University” and received her first acting job.
Karen Malina White Height, Weight
Karen Malina White is 53 years old as of 2019. Similarly, she is 5 feet 3 inches tall. Her weight and physique measurements, however, are being reviewed. Her hair is black, and her eyes are dark brown.
Career
- White co-starred in the 1989 film Lean on Me with Morgan Freeman. For her role in the film, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in 1990.
- Throughout the 1990s, White made several guest appearances on television series. During Seasons 7 and 8 of The Cosby Show (1990-1992), White played Charmaine Brown, and Season 6 of A Different World (1992–1993).
- White also appeared in two episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Jewel, Jazz’s wife. She was the voice of Dijonay Jones in the animated Disney Channel series The Proud Family from 2001 to 2005.
Karen Malina White’s Net Worth in 2023
As of December 2023, Karen Malina White’s net worth is predicted to be $3 million. Her acting profession is also a big source of income for her. She has been in the profession since 1980 and has been in about three dozen television shows. She earns roughly $20,000 every episode, according to the source. As a result, her yearly salary is expected to be in the six figures.
Karen Malina Whites Boyfriend, Dating
White has never married and does not have any children. White dated actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner from 1997 until 2005. White was never married or engaged to Warner, contrary to popular belief. “I’m not married,” Warner said in 2009, “and people maybe began thinking that since we were in a relationship for seven and a half years.”
