| Karyn Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8 1968 [1] Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | actress |
| Spouse(s) | Alexandre Rockwell (2003-present) 3 Children Randy Brooks (?-?) 2 Children |
Karyn Parsons (born October 8, 1968) is a multiracial[1] American actress who is best known for her work as the dimwitted, self-centered Hilary Banks on the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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Biography
Early life
Parsons was born in Hollywood, California to a black mother, Louise H., and a white father, Kenneth B. Parsons.[2] She attended Santa Monica High School.[3]
Career
Parsons is known for her role as Hilary Banks on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran from 1990 to 1996. She co-created, co-produced and co-starred in the sitcom Lush Life in 1996, which only lasted four episodes before it was canceled. Parsons has also appeared in such films as Class Act, Major Payne and The Ladies Man. She also starred in The Job with Denis Leary. Parsons' current project is Sweet Blackberry, producing a line of DVD animated films about notable unsung African-American heroes. The first in the series is about Henry Box Brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom.[4]
Personal life
Parsons has been married to director Alexandre Rockwell since February 8, 2003. They have one daughter and one son together. She was previously married to Randy Brooks. They divorced in the '90s.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2002 | 13 Moons | Lily | |
| 2000 | The Ladies Man | Julie Simmons | |
| 1998 | Mixing Nia | Nia | |
| 1995 | Major Payne | Emily Walburn | |
| 1992 | Class Act | Ellen | |
| 1988 | Death Spa | Brooke |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2002 | Static Shock | Tracy | Episode: Static Shaq |
| 2001 | The Job | Toni | Episode: Foot |
| 1999 | Linc's | Elaine | Episode: Dog Day Afternoon |
| Melrose Place | Jackie Zambrano | Episode: How Amanda Got Her Groove Back Episode: Unpleasantville |
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| 1990-1996 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Hilary Banks | |
| 1996 | Lush Life | Margot Hines | |
| Gulliver's Travels | Lady-in-Waiting | ||
| 1995 | The John Larroquette Show | Annie | Episode: Several Unusual Love Stories |
| 1992 | Out All Night | Hilary Banks | Episode: The Great Pretender |
| Blossom | Hilary | Episode: Wake Up Little Suzy | |
| 1988 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Lynette | Episode: Roughhouse |
| Hunter | Elizabeth Childs | Episode: Renegade | |
| 1987 | The Bronx Zoo | Episode: Changes Episode: The Power of a Lie |
References
- ^ a b Karyn Parsons Profile. NNDB.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
- ^ http://www.boston.com/yourlife/articles/2006/10/16/shore_leave/
- ^ http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800234162/bio
- ^ Maltais, Michelle (December 2005). Delivered from slavery, Henry Box Brown's daring journey to freedom is told on DVD.. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2006-07-31.
