Yvette Wilson - Actor Profile

Yvette Wilson

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
7Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1964
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Yvette Wilson

Yvette Reneé Wilson (March 6, 1964 – June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. She was known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, the shopkeeper of the local hangout on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'Nique) best friend on its spinoff The Parkers (1999–2004). She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday.

Known For: Acting

Yvette Wilson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yvette Wilson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Yvette Wilson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Yvette Wilson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Friday, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yvette Wilson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yvette Wilson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
Friday (1995) movie poster
★7.1

Friday: Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, loo

Friday

1995•Comedy
★7.0
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) movie poster
★7.0

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

1996•Comedy
★6.8
Poetic Justice (1993) movie poster
★6.8

Poetic Justice: Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. U

Poetic Justice

1993•Drama
★5.3
Blankman (1994) movie poster
★5.3

Blankman: Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make

Blankman

1994•Adventure
★5.1
House Party 3 (1994) movie poster
★5.1

House Party 3: Hip Hop duo Kid & Play return in the second follow-up to their 1990 screen debut House Party. Kid (Christopher "Kid" Rei

House Party 3

1994•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Yvette Wilson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Ganked Physics Tutor Flop Similar →
2001 Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6 - Flop Similar →
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Nurse Hit Similar →
1995 Friday Rita Hit Similar →
1994 Blankman Fat Girl Flop Similar →
1994 House Party 3 Esther Flop Similar →
1993 Poetic Justice Colette Hit Similar →

Yvette Wilson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yvette Wilson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yvette Wilson is "Friday" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Yvette Wilson acted in?

Yvette Wilson has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yvette Wilson?

Other notable films include "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood", "Poetic Justice", and "Blankman".

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