December 22, 1953 -
African-American novelist, short story writer and teacher
American actress and author
Author of "Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad & the Ugly", "For Men Only" and "The Last Night"
Best known for her role as Thelma on the 70's sitcom Good Times
Born Bernadette Stanislaus
Also publishes as Bernnadette Stanis