Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete in July 2010

American actress and singer

Holly Robinson Peete

Name	Holly Robinson Peete
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Occupation	Actress, singer, author, philanthropist
Years active	1969–present
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Notable works
Spouse(s)	Rodney Peete (m. 1995)
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Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete (born September 18, 1964) is an American actress, singer, author, and philanthropist. She is known for her roles in television series such as 21 Jump Street, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and For Your Love.

Early life

Holly Robinson Peete was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Matt Robinson, who was an actor, writer, and producer, and Dolores Robinson, a talent manager. She attended Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, California, and later graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in psychology and French.

Career

Acting

Robinson Peete began her acting career at a young age, appearing on the children's television show Sesame Street at the age of five. She gained fame for her role as Judy Hoffs on the Fox police drama 21 Jump Street, which aired from 1987 to 1991. She later starred in the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper from 1992 to 1997 and the NBC sitcom For Your Love from 1998 to 2002.

Music

In addition to her acting career, Robinson Peete has also pursued a career in music. She has recorded songs for various television shows and movies.

Writing

Robinson Peete is also an accomplished author. She has written several books, including a memoir and children's books that focus on issues such as autism and Parkinson's disease.

Philanthropy

Robinson Peete is a dedicated philanthropist. She co-founded the HollyRod Foundation with her husband, Rodney Peete, to provide support for families affected by autism and Parkinson's disease. The foundation was inspired by her father's battle with Parkinson's disease and her son's diagnosis of autism.

Personal life

Robinson Peete married former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete in 1995. The couple has four children. She is an advocate for autism awareness and Parkinson's disease research.

Filmography

Film

• Howard the Duck (1986)
• Speed-Dating (2010)

Television

• 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
• Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992–1997)
• For Your Love (1998–2002)
• The Talk (2010–2011)

Awards and nominations

Robinson Peete has received several awards and nominations for her work in television and her philanthropic efforts.

See also

• List of people from Philadelphia
• List of Sarah Lawrence College people

External links

Holly Robinson Peete on IMDb