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Janet Hubert

Acting

2.5 Popularity Jan 13, 1956 (69 years old) Chicago, Illinois, USA

Janet Louise Hubert was born in Chicago, IL. She is best known for playing the sassy, witty, outgoing, protective mom on the hit TV sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).

Janet Hubert spent most of her childhood growing up in Momence, IL. That changed when she won a scholarship to Julliard Scho...

Biography

Janet Louise Hubert was born in Chicago, IL. She is best known for playing the sassy, witty, outgoing, protective mom on the hit TV sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).

Janet Hubert spent most of her childhood growing up in Momence, IL. That changed when she won a scholarship to Julliard School in New York City. After Juilliard, Janet studied all forms of dance and studied with some of the best teachers including Alvin Ailey and David Howard. She debuted on Broadway in "The First". She went on to do shows such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Dancin'", and was a member of the original Broadway cast of "CATS", where she created the role of Tantomile, and was the understudy for Betty Buckley, singing the title role, in New York City. However, her most memorable role came in 1990 when she made her TV debut in "Fresh Prince". She has since guest-starred on numerous shows, including Gilmore Girls (2000), Friends (1994), The Bernie Mac Show (2001) and Tales from the Crypt (1989). She has also appeared on the Tyler Perry hit House of Payne (2006). Janet has been battling osteoporosis and has recently became an ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Janet will forever be known as a versatile actress, dancer and singer. She was, to many, a woman who stood her ground, much like that of her character on "Fresh Prince"--the strong-willed yet elegant, original, one and only Vivian Banks.

Filmography 39

2025
Demascus TV

as Dr. Bonnetville

2024
2023
The Perfect Find Movie

as Monica

2023
My Dad the Bounty Hunter TV

as Empress Gurira (voice)

2022
Fever Movie
2022
Single Black Female Movie

as Denise Harris

2020
Love Life TV

as Donna Watkins

2020
2019
Christmas Belles Movie

as Whitley

2019
King Ester TV

as Mignon Pappion

2018
New Amsterdam TV

as Dr. Palpa

2018
POSE TV

as Latrice

2018
The Last O.G. TV

as Miss May Miller

2016
Not Another Black Movie Movie

as Aunt Gloria

2016
No Letting Go Movie

as Dr. Stacey Slater

2013
Mom Movie

as Judy

2004
Christmas at Water's Edge Movie

as Mrs. Turner

2001

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 13, 1956 (69 years old)
Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As Janet Hubert-Whitten
Years Active 1984 - 2025
Popularity 2.5
Career Stats
39 Total Credits
14 Movie Roles
25 TV Roles
1 Photos