Karen Malina White

Biography

Karen Malina White was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Lean on Me (1989), Caged (2016) and Malcolm & Eddie (1996).

In 1989, White starred in Lean on Me alongside actor Morgan Freeman. She was nominated for the 1990 Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her performance in the film. During the 1990s, White made many guest appearances in various television shows. White portrayed Charmaine Brown during Seasons 7 and 8 of The Cosby Show (1990-1992), and Season 6 of A Different World (1992-1993). White also guest starred as Jewel, Jazz’s wife in two episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’.’ Shayla’ in “Living Single” episode ‘Woman to Woman’. From 2001-2005, she performed the voice of Dijonay Jones on the animated Disney Channel series The Proud Family. Betty Lebo is Season 2 of “I Didn’t Do It” White has also appeared in various stage productions.

From 2000 until 2007, White dated actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner.