Karen Malina White

Actress
Producer
Writer

Story of the Milwaukee Monster told from the perspective of the victims and police incompetency that allowed the Wisconsin native to go on a multiyear killing spree.

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Monsters (2022– )

Karen Malina White was born on 7 July 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Lean on Me (1989), Monsters (2022) and Malcolm & Eddie (1996).

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Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Known for

Lean on Me

7.4

Kaneesha Carter

1989

Monsters

7.8

TV Series

Shirley Hughes

Malcolm & Eddie

6.6

TV Series

Nicolette Vandross

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

3.2

TV Series

Dijonay(voice)

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Actress

Chibiverse
5.4
TV Series
- Dijonay Jones (voice)
- 2025
Bruh
4.1
TV Series
- Hilda
- 2022–2024
Young Sheldon
7.7
TV Series
- Officer Larson
- 2023
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
3.2
TV Series
- Dijonay (voice)
- 2022–2023
The Kick of Destiny
TV Mini Series
- Agent
- 2023
Monsters
7.8
TV Series
- Shirley Hughes
- 2022
'Tis the Season to be Merry
6.8
TV Movie
- Sonia Hendricks
- 2021
Burning Sage
TV Mini Series
- Yvonne Robinson
- 2021
Love, for Real
6.5
TV Movie
- Marie
- 2021
The Zip Code Plays: Los Angeles
Podcast Series
- LaShae Fair
- 2021
9-1-1
7.9
TV Series
- Avery Webber
- 2021
Better Things
7.9
TV Series
- Debra
- 2019–2020
Mom
7.4
TV Series
- Natalie
- 2020
Cherish the Day
6.4
TV Series
- Samantha
- 2020
The Crack'd Nutz Experiment
TV Movie
- Karen
- 2020

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Alternative name
- Karen Malena White
Height
- 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
Born
- July 7, 1965
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Other works
TV commercial for Total cereal, 1994.

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Alumus of the Philadelphia School of Creative and Performing Arts. Graduated from Howard University in Washington, DC, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

FAQ

How old is Karen Malina White?
59 years old
When was Karen Malina White born?
July 7, 1965
Where was Karen Malina White born?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
How tall is Karen Malina White?
5 feet 3 inches, or 1.60 meters
What is Karen Malina White known for?
Lean on Me, Malcolm & Eddie, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, and Monsters