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Elder has been married twice. Her first marriage to actor and playwright Lonne Elder III, with whom she had two children, including actor Christian E. Elder, was from 1969 to 1994. Elder has been married to her second husband, actor John Cothran Jr., since 1997. [citation needed]
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Judith Ann Johnson (born August 18, 1948) also known as Judyann Elder, is an American actress, director, and writer. She is a veteran of stage and screen who has appeared in scores of theatrical productions throughout the United States and Europe. She is best known for her roles on the popular television shows Murphy Brown, Martin, and Family Matte...
Born in Cleveland, Elder is the daughter of Edward T. Johnson, PhD and Camille Russell Johnson. She attended Shaker Heights High School and graduated from Emerson College in Boston as the first recipient of the Carol Burnett Award in the Performing Arts.
It was in the 1991–92 season of TV’s Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen, Elder made a mark portraying Murphy Brown’s obstetrician, Dr. Barton. Her recurring role culminated with the historic season finale where Dr. Barton delivered Murphy Brown's baby. She was cast as Gina's mother Nadine Water’s on Martin (1992–97) starring Martin Lawrence, then...
Elder has only three children (David, Christian and Loni); a breast cancer survivor; and former legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society. She resides in Los Angeles, California with her second husband actor, John Cothran Jr.
While well-received for her overall acting performance, many felt she lacked the assertive and attitude that Jo Marie Payton brought to the role. Her overall chemistry with the rest of the cast was also criticized.
Criticism was also thrown at the writers, as many fans and critics felt that the characters personality was altered completely upon Elder taking over the role.
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Has two children with her now late ex-husband Lonne Elder III - a son Christian Edward Elder (Xian Elder; b. September 7, 1970) and a daughter Lonnie Christine Elder.
- August 18, 1945
Elder has been married twice. Her first marriage to actor and playwright Lonne Elder III, with whom she had two children, including actor Christian E. Elder, was from 1969 to 1994. Elder has been married to her second husband, actor John Cothran Jr. since 1997.
Aug 28, 2024 · Judyann Elder coming in for one season, with Family Matters on its way out, wasn't fair not only to us but to her. She never had a chance to grow into the role and find her own voice.
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Has two children with her now late ex-husband Lonne Elder III - a son Christian Edward Elder (Xian Elder; b. September 7, 1970) and a daughter Lonnie Christine Elder.
Jul 1, 2024 · Replacing cast members isn't new, but someone leaving in the middle of the final season is quite uncommon. Family Matters' Carl and Harriette Winslow originally had three children, Eddie, Laura, and Judy, until the latter vanished during season 4.
