Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson (born November 21, 1975, age 45) is an American actress.

Career
Born in Pittsburgh, Johnson is of mixed African-American and Puerto Rican heritage. She is best known for her roles on the sitcoms Punky Brewster and Family Matters.

On Punky Brewster Johnson starred as Cherie Johnson, a character named and modeled after herself. She was the best friend of the title character, played by Soleil Moon Frye. She played the role throughout the series' run (1984–1986 and 1987–1988) with her actual grandmother Susie Garrett.

On Family Matters, Johnson portrayed the recurring role of Maxine, the best friend of Laura Winslow (played by Kellie Shanygne Williams). Johnson played the role from 1990 to 1998.

Johnson is the real-life niece of TV producer David W. Duclon, who was responsible for starting her career. In addition to her starring roles, she has made guest appearances on The Parkers. She has also appeared on the soap opera Days of our Lives. She has produced many of films over the past 10 years. I Do...I Did is one that she wrote produced and starred in. It plays on BET as well as it is on DVD.

On September 7, 2010, Cherie joined Shadow Play Entertainment's literacy campaign called TAKE TIME TO READ as the national spokesperson, sharing her thoughts on why reading is so important no matter what your career. She has a 7-book deal. First book "Around The World Twice" is out now.