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What Is Jackée Harry’s Net Worth?
As of 2024, Jackée Harry, the accomplished American actress and television personality, has an estimated net worth of $6.5 million. This substantial wealth is a result of her successful and enduring career in the entertainment industry, marked by memorable roles in television, film, and theater. Jackée Harry has made a name for herself by starring in TV series such as *227* and *Sister, Sister*.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jacqueline Yvonne Harry, known professionally as Jackée Harry, was born on August 14, 1956, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She spent her formative years in Harlem, New York, where she was raised by her mother, Flossie Harry. From a young age, Jackée showed a passion for the performing arts. At the age of 14, she secured the lead role of the “King” in her school’s production of *The King and I*. She honed her skills at the High School of Music and Art in New York City, focusing on opera. Following high school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Long Island University.
Before fully committing to her acting career, Jackée Harry worked as an American History teacher at Brooklyn Technical High School for two years. However, her passion for the stage led her to pursue acting. She studied at the Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side, making her professional acting debut in 1973 in Richard Wesley’s *Goin’ Through Changes*. Shortly after, she debuted on Broadway in *A Broadway Musical* as Melinda Bernard.
Key Milestones in Television and Film
Jackée Harry’s television career began in 1983 with a role in the daytime soap opera *Another World*, where she played Lily Mason until 1986. She earned $450 per show. Her breakthrough role came in 1985 when she landed the part of Sandra Clark, the vivacious neighbor on the NBC sitcom *227*. Her portrayal of Sandra Clark not only made her a household name but also earned her an Emmy Award in 1987 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, making her the first African American woman to achieve this milestone.
From 1994 to 1999, Harry starred as Lisa Landry, the adoptive mother on the sitcom *Sister, Sister*. This role further solidified her status as a beloved television actress, winning her two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1999 and 2000.
In 2021, Jackée joined the cast of *Days of Our Lives* as Paulina Price, a wealthy real estate mogul from Miami. Her character is described as outspoken, opinionated, wealthy, and successful. In 2015, she also appeared on the hit ABC reality series, Celebrity Wife Swap, where she traded lives with Traci Lords.
Harry’s film credits include roles in *Moscow on the Hudson* (1984), *The Cotton Club* (1984), and *Ladybugs* (1992), where she played the assistant coach.
Other Ventures and Recognition
Beyond her work on screen, Jackée Harry has remained active in the theater, appearing in numerous productions both on and off Broadway. In 1994, she returned to the stage as Billie Holiday in *Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill*. She also performed in *The Boys From Syracuse* on Broadway in 2003.
In addition to acting, Jackée Harry is a spokesperson for the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and a Global Ambassador to the Women’s International Center. The National Congress of Black Women presented her with the “Woman of Substance” Award in 2010.
Real Estate and Personal Assets
Jackée Harry has made strategic investments in real estate. In September 2015, she purchased a home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for $1.5 million. Located in the Buena Vista neighborhood, the house sits on a one-acre lot and features over 5,000 square feet, with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. She also owns an apartment at 400 West 4th Street in downtown Winston-Salem, within the Twin City Lofts, valued at approximately $1 million.
Regarding automobiles, Jackée Harry owns a Lexus ES, known for its blend of luxury and reliability.
