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Shar Jackson

Shar Jackson, American actress and singer

Born
August 31, 1976
Age in 2026
50
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Birth year
1976

About Shar Jackson

Sharisse Jackson (born August 31, 1976) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Niecy Jackson on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001). She was crowned the winner of MTV reality show Celebrity Rap Superstar in 2007. == Early life == Jackson was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother is of mixed African-American and Puerto Rican heritage. == Career == From 1996 to 2001, Jackson played the titular character's best friend, Niecy Jackson, on the UPN TV show Moesha (starring Brandy Norwood). The same year she played Carlene in the HBO film Grand Avenue. She has also appeared on The Parkers, The Bernie Mac Show, and My So-Called Life. In 1997, Jackson co-starred in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger alongside Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson. Jackson was a member of the short-lived pop girl group, Mpulz, where she was also a writer.

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Career and life highlights

Shar Jackson timeline

  1. She is best known for her portrayal of Niecy Jackson on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001).
  2. In 2015, Jackson became a grandmother, as her elder daughter Cassalei welcomed a baby girl with actor Christopher Massey.

The world when Shar Jackson was born

Shar Jackson was born in 1976. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1976

  • #1 song"Silly Love Songs" – Wings
  • Top movieRocky
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookRoots – Alex Haley

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentNadia Comaneci scores first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics
  • Top headlineAmerica celebrates its 200th birthday
  • Technology milestoneApple Computer founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • Defining fadCB radios
  • Notable inventionLaser printer
  • World population4.16 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderGerald Ford
  • Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population218.0M

1976 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Shar Jackson's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19762026
Gas$0.59$3.45/gal
Average home$48,000$435,000
Average income$14,958$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.13$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population218.0M341 million

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