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JoMarie Payton Noble has enjoyed performing since elementary school. While at Carol City High School in Miami, she won her first starring role as Mama in the high-school production of "A Raisin in the Sun." Noble studied drama at the University of Miami and later continued at Miami-Dade Community College. During this time she appeared at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, the Coconut Grove and the Theater of Afro Arts. This led to the role of Idella, opposite Robert Guillaume, in "Purlie."

From there she launched a successful film and television career with roles on "The Redd Foxx Variety Show," "The New Odd Couple," "Teachers Only," "Small Wonder," "227," "The 'Slap' Maxwell Story" and "Frank's Place." She was also a regular on "Silver Spoons." Her feature film credits include "Body and Soul," "Crossroads," "Disorderlies" and "Troop Beverly Hills." The National Commission on Working Women honored Noble with the 1990 Alice Award for her portrayal on "Family Matters."

Noble lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, Rodney, and a 12-year-old daughter, Chantale. She was born in Albany, Ga, on Aug. 3.

JoMarie Payton

Family Matters Actress Dies