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BEBE DRAKE
BeBe Drake is a Sacramento native and graduate from the famed California State University, Sacramento, Black Theatre program. She an original Son Ancestors Player and a veteran of the Stage and television screen.
BeBe is a charter member of the legendary New York, Negro Ensemble Company. Most of you will remember BeBe as the “Snack Well” Cookie Lady. Most recently she appeared on an episode of “THE BERNIE MAC SHOW”, as MOMMA LENA. We were all hoping that they would have made that a recurring role for BeBe.
As an original Son Ancestor member, BeBe played the role of Weedy Warren in “STIY OF THE BLIND PIG”. This cast was the first African American troop ever to perform at the renowned Kennedy Center Theater in Washington, D.C., 1972. In the past several decades, Hollywood has shown BeBe much love.
Take a look at some of her work; SITUATION COMEDY (Guest Star), THE WAYANS BROS., THE PARENT HOOD, THE STEVE HARVEY SHOW, THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, MARTIN (Recurring), THEA, A DIFFERENT WORLD (Recurring), WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW, THE JEFFERSONS, GOOD TIMES, WELCOME BACK KOTTER. How about a look at MOTION PICTURES (Partial List), FRIDAY AFTER NEXT, LEP IN THE HOOD, HOW TO BE A PLAYER, SPACE JAM, BOOMERANG, BEBE’S KIDS, HOUSE PARTY, ALIEN NATION, JO JO DANCER, WHICH WAY IS UP? Now let’s take a look at her EPOSODIC WORK (Special Guest Star); L.A. LAW, HOMEFRONT, BODY BAGS, HUNTER, HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN, THIRTY SOMETHING, EIGHT IS ENOUGH, LOVEBOAT. You can also find her on many commercials today, including IBM.
A glance at the list should reveal to your all of the wonderfully, talented artists that BeBe has worked with.
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