Juanita Jennings stars as Miss Edna on TBS's comedy "
Meet the Browns."
Juanita Jennings has appeared in numerous films, including
Tyler Perry's "Daddy's Little Girls," the romantic comedy "Love…& Other 4 Letter Words", director Gary Fleder's "Runaway Jury" and John Singleton's "Baby Boy." Juanita Jennings made her feature film debut in Paul Verhoeven's blockbuster "Basic Instinct." Juanita Jennings will be seen in the upcoming "Vacancy 2," "Midnight Son" and "My Girlfriend's Back."
Juanita Jennings was honored with a CableACE for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the HBO miniseries "Lauren Avenue." Juanita Jennings' television appearances include recurring roles on "
Lincoln Heights" and "The Division." Juanita Jennings has also appeared on "
Scrubs," "Soul Food," "
Without a Trace," "Judging Amy," "Frasier," "Felicity," "The Practice," "Touched by an Angel," "
ER" and "7th Heaven." Juanita Jennings' television movie credits include "On Promised Land," "Out of Darkness," "Murder of Innocence" and "Jack Reed: Badge of Honor."
Juanita Jennings has worked extensively in theater. Juanita Jennings is the recipient of two NAACP Theatre Awards for Best Actress, the first for Sheryl West's "Jar the Floor" and the second for August Wilson's "King Hedley" at the Mark Taper Forum. Juanita Jennings has also appeared in New York's legendary Negro Ensemble Company's "Colored People's Time," as well as the company's production of "Home." Juanita Jennings went on to become a member of the national touring company of "Home." Juanita Jennings has appeared at the prestigious New York Shakespeare Festival, The Old Globe and at the Mark Taper Forum in "Slide Glide @ Slippery Slope" and "Whole Hearted."
