Bern Nadette Stanis

Acting

Bern Nadette Stanis

Born 1953-12-22 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

BernNadette Stanis is best known as Thelma from Good Times (1974), but there's much more to her than that. In the 1970s she was the personification of black beauty. As sophisticated and graceful as she was, she still became TV's first black sex symbol or "It" girl. Thelma/BernNadette and the Evans family also proved many stereotypes wrong about the ghetto and the young black girl, such as that all black girls and black families in the ghetto had no hopes, dreams, or class. Thelma showed that a "ghetto girl" had hopes and dreams, intelligence, respect, dignity and grace, and it wasn't just acting--BernNadette was that naturally. She introduced a new definitive image of the young black girl and woman.

Acting credits

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" poster
6.1

Live performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family" and "Good Times."

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

2019

N-Secure poster
5.4

N-Secure is a no holds-barred thrilling drama mixed with murder, mayhem and manipulation among affluent professionals. This film sheds light on a man's downfall from the pinnacles of success into the depths of his damaged character. His insecurities lead him into a series of troubled romantic relationships and eventually a web of events that include betrayal and murder.

N-Secure

2010

No Regrets poster
7.2

This film is a romantic comedy about a stewardess (Calhoun), who after 12 years of dating (Joseph) as college sweethearts (along with several marriage proposals in between), meets a business man going through a divorce (White) on one of her job layovers. As expected, sparks fire and unexpectedly a traumatic past is revealed, and the couples lives are changed.

No Regrets

2016

Once in a Valentine poster
2.7

Once in a Valentine tells the story of a woman haunted by past trauma who faces her fears and finds unexpected love, risking everything on one suspenseful night

Once in a Valentine

2024

Still 'Bout It poster
5.0

Still’ Bout It picks up where the classic ‘Bout It left off, following the adventures of the legendary Pistol P (Master P) and his homie Vito (Silkk the Shocker). The ghetto Bill Pistol P is released from prison and is reunited with Vito. Upon his release, Pistol decides it’s time to go legit. The two move in with their Aunt Tee Dee and his nephew, the talented b-baller M.J. (Lil’ Romeo). After settlin in, Pitol and Vito get a job as dishwashers at a restaurant and Pitol meets the love of his life. The peace doesn't last long after Pistol encounters the notorious Cut Mob and their leader, drug kingpin Trouble (Ameer Baraka). The enraged Pistol P goes back to his gangster ways and decides to rid the neighborhood of the Cut Mob and prove he's "Still Bout It".

Still 'Bout It

2004

Hidden Blessings poster
8.0

A romantic suspense thriller and a classic who-dun-it about a relentless female detective (Cynda Williams) who investigates the murder of the wife ofn a prominent architect (Marc Gomes). Even though the husband is the prime suspect, his assistant Carrie McNichols (Kim Fields) gives him the perfect alibi. The case seemingly looks like an open and shut case. The detective finds herself hopelessly falling in love with him. Will her emotions cloud her judgement in investigating the case and if the husband didn't murderhis wife? Who Did?

Hidden Blessings

2000

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NR

Therapy Sessions is the story of a young woman hemmed in by her past. Diane Phillips continues to make the same mistakes in her quest for love and acceptance. After getting over her hang up that black folks don’t believe in mental health therapy, Diane sets out to make a new path in life. But like life can be unpredictable and despite her best efforts, Diane has to deal with not only past hurts and pains but the daily drama of being a black woman working in a good ole boys corporate environment and a love life that is constantly on the skids. At the end of each week, Diane seeks refuge in her rocks…best friends Kissie and Payton and her therapist, Dr. Parkin.

The Therapy Sessions

A Christmas Blessing poster
2.0

A grandmother fakes her illness during the Christmas holiday to make her granddaughter and employee fall in love with each other during the holiday season.

A Christmas Blessing

2023

CHAAW: Chapter 1 poster
NR

A Celebration of Hip Hop through beatboxing and unique storytelling by the Legendary Biz Markie who rhymes while telling the stories of victims of injustice. CHAAW - Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice. China, Hector, Africa, Ardnas and Wesley.(CHAAW) These are the stories of victims of Injustice in America. The effect of injustice not only impacts the individuals but also their families and community.

CHAAW: Chapter 1

2023

Dreams from the Edge poster
NR

DREAMS FROM THE EDGE is a film about a young girl auditioning in Hollywood and trying to be in different productions. She’s rising and falling yet has a mother who used to be an actress. She’s negative towards her daughter and doesn’t want her to actua

Dreams from the Edge

2021

The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2 poster
6.0

A Jewish-American/African-American couple gives their respective families the shock of their lives when they announce their engagement and preparations begin for the big day.

The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2

2006