- Born
- Birth nameCountess Danielle Vaughn
- Height1.52 m
- Countess Danielle Vaughn was born August 8, 1978 in Idabel, Oklahoma, a small town of approximately 7500 people. She was born to Sandra & Leo Vaughn who taught in the local schools. Very early Countess established herself as a young singer with a dynamic voice. In 1988, she sang her way to stardom by becoming Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. From there her TV career was born. She co-starred on NBC's "227". She had recurring roles on "Hangin' With Cooper," and "Roc." In 1995 she was a part of the original cast of "Moesha" playing the role of Kim Parker. In 1999 UPN's "The Parkers" debuted with Countess starring in this "Moesha" spinoff. Also in 1999 she was a part of the cast of the movie, "Trippin'". From the NAACP she has received The Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award, and in 1998 she received that organization's "Image Award." Future plans are to do an album and act in more movies.- IMDb mini biography by: Leo Vaughn, Father leovaughn@mediaone.net
- SpouseJoseph James(January 16, 2002 - July 3, 2005) (divorced, 1 child)
- ParentsLeo VaughnSandra Vaughn
- Only 10 years younger than Monique (Nikki Parker) who plays her mother on The Parkers.
- Engaged to David Whitten from March 26, 2016 to August 23, 2018.
- Received role on "227" (1985) after being appearing on "Star Search, " claiming that her favorite TV show was "227"
- Has 2 children: Jaylen James (b. July 17, 2003) with ex-husband, Joseph James & daughter, Sasha Whitten (b. October 19, 2009) with ex-fiancé, David Whitten.
- Recorded an album, which was released in 1992, entitled "Countess" on Virgin Records.
- [In 2013, recalling her role on Moesha (1996) and Les Parker (1999)] I would say playing Kimberly Parker was my favorite role. Everyone loves that role, she was fun, she allowed me to do me. The producers and writers trusted to do me and it was fun to go in there and play dress up every day.
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