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Mari Morrow
Born
Mari Eulanda Morrow

(1968-07-21) July 21, 1968 (age 56)
Miami, Florida, United States
Nationality American
Other names
  • Mary Morrow
  • M.M.
Education New York University
Alma mater North Miami Senior High School
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • realtor
Years active 1992–present
Known for Rachel Gannon – One Life to Live
Oneisha Savoy – Family Matters
Desiree "Des" Littlejohn – The Parkers
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouse(s)
Carl Johnson
(m. 1994; div. 1997)
Children 2

Mari Eulanda Morrow (born July 21, 1968) is an American film and television actress, model and realtor. Morrow is best known for her roles as Rachel Gannon on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live (1994–96), Oneisha Savoy on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1992–97), and Desiree "Des" Littlejohn on the UPN sitcom The Parkers (1999). Morrow also starred in featured films such as Def Jam's How to Be a Player (1997), Uninvited Guest (2000) and Traci Townsend (2006).

Biography

Early life and education

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Morrow is of Barbadian and African-American descent. Morrow began acting as a child in theater productions to help raise funds for low-income college students. Morrow attended North Miami Senior High School, graduating in 1986. After high school, Morrow attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she majored in dance and theater.

Career

Morrow made her television debut appearance in 1992 as Wendy Mallow on the popular television program, Baywatch. From 1995 to 1996, Morrow portrayed Rachel Gannon on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Morrow also had a recurring appearance on the sitcom, Family Matters as Darius McCrary (Eddie)'s girlfriend and then ex-girlfriend, Oneisha, from 1992 to 1997. Other television appearances include, Living Single, Soul Food, Conan, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Parkers, In the House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jamie Foxx Show Morrow has film roles in: Dead Man on Campus, Uninvited Guest, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, Book of Love, Restraining Order, Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Traci Townsend, National Security, and Today You Die.

Personal life

Morrow has been married once and has two children. Morrow married businessman Carl Johnson in 1994, but divorced in 1997. She has two sons, Robert (born August 3, 2000) and Ari (born February 2016). Aside from her acting career, Morrow is also a real estate agent in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Undercover Victoria Video
One Last Time Erica
Bodily Harm Diana
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Maria Elkman
Virtuosity Linda Barnes
1997 How to Be a Player Katrina
1998 Dead Man on Campus Kristin
1999 Uninvited Guest Debbie
Nikita's Blues Ms. Jackson Short
At Face Value Rookie Cop Short
2001 Nikita Blues Miss Beverly Fox
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute Linda Video
2002 Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs Lyah
2003 National Security Lola
Malibooty! Miranda Video
Straight Out Delores
2004 Hair Show Gina
Choices 2 Jenni Video
2005 Flip the Script Tiffany
Today You Die Jada Video
Uncle P Lana
2006 Restraining Order Jazmine Jenkins
2007 Traci Townsend Sylvia
2009 Afro Ninja Roxanne Video
Pastor Brown Adrian
Road Trip: Beer Pong Mandee Video
Family Affair Jana Short
2011 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Ms. Mercier
The Lying Truth Brianna Jordan
35 and Ticking Toi
2012 The Good Life Holiday
Reply or Delete an Internet Love Affair Skye Torres Short
2014 The Morning After -
2016 Diva Diaries Lisa
LAPD African Cops Mrs. Barber
2019 Child Support Melody Banks Short
Hyundai: Hope on Wheels It Takes a Village Mom Video

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Baywatch Pam/Wendy Malloy Episode: "The Lost Treasure of Tower 12" & "Dead of Summer"
Out All Night Naomi Episode: "Smooth Operator"
1992–97 Family Matters Oneisha Savoy Recurring Cast: Season 3, Guest: Season 4 & 8-9
1993 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cindy Episode: "Just Say Yo"
The Jackie Thomas Show Mimosa Patron Episode: "Guys and Balls"
The Sinbad Show Woman In Restaurant Episode: "Shades of Acceptance"
1994 M.A.N.T.I.S Sena Basuto Episode: "Cease Fire"
Red Shoe Diaries Toni Reed Episode: Emily's Dance
1995 Soul Train Herself/Guest Host Episode: "Michael Bolton/Anointed/AZ feat. Miss Jones"
1995–96 One Life to Live Rachel Gannon Regular Cast
1996 Living Single Kimberly Episode: "Dear John"
Lush Life Sandy Episode: "Lush Beginning"
Sliders Monique Episode: "Double Cross"
Jungle Cubs Juwanna (voice) Episode: Benny & Clyde/Feather Brains
1997 Malcolm & Eddie Dana Episode: "Jugglin'"
In the House Amber Recurring Cast: Season 3
The Jamie Foxx Show Tia Episode: "Is She Is, or Is She Ain't?"
Sparks Simone Richards Episode: "Brotherly Love"
1998 Conan the Adventurer Surette Episode: Homecoming
Sister, Sister Deena Episode: "Prom Night"
1999 The Parkers Desiree "Des" Littlejohn Main Cast: Season 1
2001 Men, Women & Dogs Lara Episode: "Pilot"
The Tick Medusa Episode: "The License"
2001–02 Oh, Drama! Herself/Host Recurring Host
2002 The Twilight Zone Clare Woodrell Episode: "Shades of Guilt"
The District Tamra Kenworthy Episode: "Old Wounds"
2004 Soul Food Nyla Recurring Cast: Season 4
2009 Everybody Hates Chris Lisa Levine Episode: "Everybody Hates Mr. Levine"
2012 Touch Ann-Marie Episode: "Kite Strings"
2016 Unsung Hollywood Herself Episode: "Bill Bellamy"
2021 Sydney to the Max Jamie Episode: "Honey, You Shrunk the Fit"
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