Bern Nadette Stanis – Good Times

Many fans of the ’70s television series “Good Times” will recall Bern Nadette Stanis, who played Than Evans during the show’s six seasons on CBS. Her time on the sitcom was undoubtedly the apex of her career as a Juilliard School alumna. She was only 20 years old when the six-year run of the show began.

Stanis largely disappeared from the spotlight when the show ended in 1979, but she did make guest appearances on programs like “The Cosby Show” and “The Love Boat.” She has written four books, including “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly; For Men Only” and “Situations 101: Relationships.”