Holly Robinson Peete Bio | Wiki
Holly Robinson Peete is a popular American actress. She is recognized for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/The WB sitcom For Your Love. Holly also worked as one of the original co-hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk. Holly is also known for her portrayal of Diana Ross in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, which also aired on ABC.
A children’s book by Holly, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011. Holly has also had a limited career as a singer and recording artist, including the introductory song to 21 Jump Street. Holly contributed a variety of songs to the soundtrack of the film Howard the Duck. (She starred as a musician/singer in a minor role in the film.) Holly recorded the theme song “We Got Our Love” for the 1987 film Three for the Road.
Holly and Dawnn Lewis, along with the R&B quartet En Vogue, performed the theme song for the first season of Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper. She began co-hosting The Talk, a CBS daytime talk show, on October 18, 2010. In this forum, Holly was known for expressing herself through her ethnicity and being especially vocal about African American issues and, since her son Rodney is affected by it, autism. In April 2011, Holly hosted a weekly series on The Talk promoting autism awareness. She hosted the 42nd NAACP Image Awards, alongside Wayne Brady, on March 4, 2011.
Holly Robinson Peete Age
Holly was born on September 18, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States. She is 59 years old. Holly celebrates her birthday on September 18, every year.
Holly Robinson Peete Height
She is a woman of average stature. Holly stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( approx. 1.65m ).
Holly Robinson Peete Parents | Family
She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Dolores and Matt Robinson (the first Gordon on Sesame Street). Matt wrote and produced the films Save the Children and Amazing Grace in the early 1970s, and authored scripts for Sanford and Son and Eight Is Enough.
Holly’s mother was a school teacher, in public relations, and later a personal talent manager, and her father was a producer/writer. Holly has an older brother named Matthew Thomas Robinson III. In 1974, her family relocated to California. Her father died on August 5, 2002.
Holly Robinson Peete Father | Dad
Holly’s father Matt Robinson was an actor, writer, and television producer. He was the first actor to portray the character of Gordon Robinson on the PBS children’s TV program Sesame Street. Matt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1982 at the age of 45 and battled the disease for 20 years.
In 1983, Matt joined the staff of NBC’s The Cosby Show as a producer and staff writer. In 1997, during her father’s struggle with the disease, daughter Holly and her husband, NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, started the HollyRod Foundation. Matt died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home on Monday, August 5, 2002, at the age of 65. A memorial service was held on the morning of Friday, August 9, 2002, at the Writers Guild of America Theater in Beverly Hills, California.
Holly Robinson Peete Mother | Mom
Holly’s mother Dolores Robinson is a producer and actress, known for The Hunter (1980), Between Brothers (1997), and Matt Waters (1996). Dolores was born on April 13, 1936.
Holly Robinson Peete Twin Sister
She does not have a twin sister.
Holly Robinson Peete Siblings
Holly has an older brother named Matthew Thomas Robinson III. Her brother is named after their dad.
Her brother Matt also developed Parkinson’s.
Holly Robinson Peete Husband
Holly is married to her husband Rodney Peete a former NFL quarterback who played for six separate teams throughout his 16-year career which ended with the Carolina Panthers in 2004. Rodney played on 6 teams throughout his professional career. Rodney’s football fame has earned him more than 20,000 followers on Twitter. The couple married on June 10, 1995.
Rodney proposed by surprising Holly during an episode of Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper on October 7, 1994. The two have four children: twins, daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete and son Rodney Peete, Jr. (born October 17, 1997), and sons Robinson Peete (born August 11, 2002), and Roman Peete (born February 25, 2005).
Holly Robinson Peete Wedding
On June 10, 1995, Holly married Rodney Peete, a National Football League quarterback in a wedding ceremony. Close friends and family members were in attendance.
Holly Robinson Peete Daughter
Holly has a daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete. Ryan was born on October 17, 1997, in the United States. Ryan first joined the social media world in August 2012 by posting photos to her Instagram account. She and her mom, alongside Denene Millner, published the children’s book My Brother Charlie in 2010.
Holly Robinson Peete Son
She has three sons Rodney Peete, Jr. (born October 17, 1997), Robinson Peete (born August 11, 2002), and Roman Peete (born February 25, 2005). Her son Roman has been seen at numerous red carpet events including benefits for his mother’s charity, the HollyRod Foundation.
Holly Robinson Peete Twins
Holly has twins daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete and a son Rodney Peete, Jr. (born October 17, 1997). One of her twins, Rodney Jr., was diagnosed with autism at age three.
Holly Robinson Peete Education
She enrolled in Greene Street Friends School in nearby Germantown. Holly graduated from Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, California, where her classmates included Rob Lowe and Yvette Lee Bowser. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1986 with a degree in psychology and French. Holly studied abroad for a year at the Sorbonne, and is fluent in French. While there Holly sang in Paris nightclubs, including a performance with jazz musician Lionel Hampton at the Hotel Meridian Jazz Club.
Holly Robinson Peete Movies And Tv shows
Movies
– Dummy (1979) as Genettia Lang.
– Howard the Duck (1986) as K.C., Cherry Bomb.
– Killers in the House (1998) as Jennie Sawyer.
– After All (1999) as Michelle Troussaint.
– Matters of Life and Dating (2007) as Nicole Banning.
– Speed-Dating (2010) as Gayle.
– 21 Jump Street (2012) as Officer Judy Hoffs.
– Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland (2017) as Raymone Bain.
– A Family Christmas Gift (2019) as Amanda.
– Our Christmas Journey (2021) as Lena.
– Holiday Heritage (2022) as Micah.
TV Shows | Shows
– Sesame Street (1969) as herself.
– 21 Jump Street (1987-1991) as Officer Judy Hoffs.
– The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) as Diana Ross.
– It’s Showtime at the Apollo (1993) as Herself.
– Pacific Blue (1997) as Gina Galindo.
– Hollywood Squares (1998-2002) as Herself/Panelist.
– One on One (2001-2002) as Stacey.
– The Celebrity Apprentice (2010) as Herself.
– Say Yes to the Dress (2012) as Herself.
– Hollywood Medium (2019) as herself.
– The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2023) as Dr. Kathleen Lord (voice).
Holly Robinson Peete 21 Jump Street | Show
Holly appeared as Officer Judy Hoffs in the police procedural television series 21 Jump Street aired on the Fox network and in first-run syndication from April 12, 1987, to April 27, 1991, running for 103 episodes. The show focuses on a squad of youthful-looking undercover police officers investigating crimes in schools, gangs, and other teenage venues. 21 Jump Street provided a spark to Johnny Depp’s acting career, garnering him national recognition as a teen idol. Depp found this status irritating, but he continued on the series under his contract and was paid $45,000 per episode.
Holly Robinson Peete Today
She is now married to ex-NFL quarterback Rodney Peete.
Holly Robinson Peete Reality Show
In 2023, she appeared as herself in the reality show Queens Court.
Holly Robinson Peete New Show
She is now adding the role of host to her résumé in Peacock’s new show Queens Court.
Holly Robinson Peete Husband Net Worth
Rodney Peete is a former football quarterback who has a net worth of $5.5 million.
Holly Robinson Peete Net Worth
Holly has been an actress since 1969. Therefore, Holly has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Holly’s net worth is $10 million.
How Old Is Holly Robinson Peete
Holly is a 59-year-old who was born on September 18, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States. Holly celebrates her birthday on September 18, every year.
Does Holly Robinson Peete Have Any Siblings
Holly has an older brother named Matthew Thomas Robinson III.
How Much Is Holly Robinson Peete Worth
He has been an actress for over three decades and he is worth 410 million.
What Is Holly Robinson Peete Net Worth
As an actress, Holly has a net worth of $10 million.
Holly’s Peete Social Media Handles
Instagram – hollyrpeete
Twitter – @hollyrpeete