Mari Morrow

education = New York University years_active = 1992–present birth_name = Mari Eulanda Morrow alma_mater = North Miami Senior High School website = spouse = known_for = Rachel Gannon – One Life to Live Oneisha Savoy – Family Matters Desiree "Des" Littlejohn – The Parkers children = 2 height =

Mari Eulanda Morrow (born July 21, 1968) is an American film and television actress, model and realtor. Morrow is best known for her roles as Rachel Gannon on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live (1994–96), Oneisha Savoy on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1992–97), and Desiree "Des" Littlejohn on the UPN sitcom The Parkers (1999). Morrow also starred in featured films such as Def Jam's How to Be a Player (1997), Uninvited Guest (2000), and Traci Townsend (2006).

Early life and education Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Morrow is of Barbadian and African-American descent. After high school, Morrow attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she majored in dance and theater.

Career

Morrow made her television debut appearance in 1992 as Wendy Mallow on the popular television program, Baywatch. From 1995 to 1996, Morrow portrayed Rachel Gannon on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Morrow also had a recurring appearance on the sitcom, Family Matters as Darius McCrary (Eddie)'s girlfriend and then ex-girlfriend, Oneisha, from 1992 to 1997. Other television appearances include, Living Single, Soul Food, Conan, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Parkers, In the House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jamie Foxx Show. Morrow has film roles in: Dead Man on Campus, Uninvited Guest, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, Book of Love, Restraining Order, Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Traci Townsend, National Security, and Today You Die.

Personal life Morrow has been married once and has two children. Morrow married businessman Carl Johnson in 1994, but they divorced in 1997. She has two sons, Robert (born August 3, 2000) and Ari (born February 2016). Aside from her acting career, Morrow is also a real estate agent in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 Undercover Victoria Video One Last Time Erica Bodily Harm Diana Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Maria Elkman Virtuosity Linda Barnes 1997 How to Be a Player Katrina 1998 Dead Man on Campus Kristin 1999 Uninvited Guest Debbie Nikita's Blues Ms. Jackson Short At Face Value Rookie Cop Short 2001 Nikita Blues Miss Beverly Fox House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute Linda Video 2002 Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs Lyah 2003 National Security Lola Malibooty! Miranda Video Straight Out Delores 2004 Hair Show Gina Choices 2 Jenni Video2005 Flip the Script Tiffany Today You Die Jada Video Uncle P Lana 2006 Restraining Order Jazmine Jenkins 2007 Traci Townsend Sylvia 2009 Afro Ninja Roxanne Video Pastor Brown Adrian Road Trip: Beer Pong Mandee Video Family Affair Jana Short 2011 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Ms. Mercier The Lying Truth Brianna Jordan 35 and Ticking Toi 2012 The Good Life Holiday Reply or Delete an Internet Love Affair Skye Torres Short 2014 The Morning After - 2016 Diva Diaries Lisa LAPD African Cops Mrs. Barber 2019 Child Support Melody Banks Short Hyundai: Hope on Wheels It Takes a Village Mom Video

Television Year Title Role Notes 1992 Baywatch (1) Pam(2) Wendy Malloy (1) Season 2 Episode 19: "The Lost Treasure of Tower 12"(2) Season 3 Episode 11: "Dead of Summer" Out All Night Naomi Season 1 Episode 9: "Smooth Operator" 1992–1997 Family Matters Oneisha Savoy (1) Season 3 Episode 15: "Jailhouse Blues" (1992)(2) Season 3 Episode 24: "Dudes" (1992)(3) Season 4 Episode 18: "Higher Anxiety" (1993)(4) Season 8 Episode 18: "Le Jour d'Amour" (1997)(5) Season 9 Episode 5: "Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?" (1997) 1993 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cindy Season 3 Episode 19: "Just Say Yo" The Jackie Thomas Show Mimosa Patron Season 1 Episode 12: "Guys and Balls" The Sinbad Show Woman In Restaurant Season 1 Episode 9: "Shades of Acceptance" 1994 M.A.N.T.I.S Sena Basuto Season 1 Episode 4: "Cease Fire" Red Shoe Diaries Toni Reed Season 3 Episode 8: "Emily's Dance" 1995 Soul Train Herself/Guest Host Episode: "Michael Bolton/Anointed/AZ feat. Miss Jones" One Life to Live Rachel Gannon Contract role: February 8, 1995 –January 23, 1996 1996 Living Single Kimberly Season 3 Episode 20: "Dear John" Lush Life Sandy Season 1 Episode 1: "Lush Beginning" Sliders Monique Season 3 Episode 2: "Double Cross" Jungle Cubs Juwanna (voice) Season 1 Episode 11: "Benny & Clyde/Feather Brains" 1997 Malcolm & Eddie Dana Season 1 Episode 16: "Jugglin'" In the House Amber (1) Season 3 Episode 16: "Love Wars"(2) Season 3 Episode 17: "Marion Strikes Back"(3) Season 3 Episode 18: "Return of the Stiletto" The Jamie Foxx Show Tia Season 2 Episode 5: "Is She Is, or Is She Ain't?" Sparks Simone Richards Season 2 Episode 10: "Brotherly Love" 1998 Conan the Adventurer Surette Season 1 Episode 12: "Homecoming" Sister, Sister Deena Season 5 Episode 20: "Prom Night" 1999 The Parkers Desiree "Des" Littlejohn (1) Season 1 Episode 1: "Grape Nuts"(2) Season 1 Episode 2: "Scammed Straight"(3) Season 1 Episode 3: "Daddy's Girl"(4) Season 1 Episode 4: "Taking Tae-Bo with My Beau"(5) Season 1 Episode 5: "The Boomerang Effect"(6) Season 1 Episode 10: "Betting on Love"(7) Season 1 Episode 11: "It's a Family Affair" 2001 Men, Women & Dogs Lara Season 1 Episode 1: "Pilot" The Tick Medusa Season 1 Episode 4: "The License" 2001–2002 Oh, Drama! Herself/Host Recurring Host 2002 The Twilight Zone Clare Woodrell Season 1 Episode 3: "Shades of Guilt" The District Tamra Kenworthy Season 3 Episode 6: "Old Wounds" 2004 Soul Food Nyla (1) Season 5 Episode 9: "Successful Failure"(2) Season 5 Episode 10: "Love Me or Leave Me"(3) Season 5 Episode 11: "Take It to the Limit"(4) Season 5 Episode 13: "Fear Eats the Soul" 2009 Everybody Hates Chris Lisa Levine Season 4 Episode 11: "Everybody Hates Mr. Levine" 2012 Touch Ann-Marie Season 1 Episode 4: "Kite Strings" 2014 Love That Girl! Tina Episode: "Secret Swingers" 2016 Unsung Hollywood Herself Episode: "Bill Bellamy" 2021 Sydney to the Max Jamie Season 3 Episode 16: "Honey, You Shrunk the Fit"