Cassi Davis

Cassandra Davis Patton (born July 11, 1964) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her role as Ella Payne on Tyler Perry's House of Payne and its spin-off series The Paynes. She has also starred in several other productions under the direction of Tyler Perry.

Life and career
Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Davis' acting career began in 1988 with her role in the Spike Lee film School Daze. Her early television credits include appearances on Living Single, Married... with Children, Kenan & Kel, Boycott, and The PJ's. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry productions such as Madea's Family Reunion, Madea Goes to Jail, Daddy's Little Girls, and Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

Davis attended Spelman College in Atlanta and majored in music. She left the college one credit short of graduation, because she was not allowed to perform religious music during her senior recital. Davis returned to Spelman in 2008 to complete her degree, graduating in November of that year.House of Payne' Star Cassi Davis Graduating From College—25 Years Later

She has credited her devout, born-again Christian faith as the main reason behind her professional success.The 700 Club - Cassi Davis: House of Grace

Filmography
Film
 Year Film  Role Notes 1988 School Daze Paula 2006 Madea's Family Reunion Aunt Sarah 2006 Madea Goes To Jail  Ella Kincaid 2007 Daddy's Little Girls Aunt Rita 2010 Madea's Big Happy Family Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2011 Madea's Big Happy Family Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2011 °A Madea Christmas Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2011 Aunt Bam's Place Betty Ann " Aunt Bam" Murphy 2014 Madea's Neighbors from Hell Betty Ann  "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2015 Madea on the Run Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2015 Madea's Tough Love Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2016 Boo! A Madea Halloween Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy 2017 Boo 2! A Madea Halloween Betty Ann "Aunt Bam" Murphy

Television
 Year Film  Role Notes 1993 Living Single Francine Episode: "In The Black It's Beautiful" 1994 Chicago Hope Nurse #1 Episode: "Food Chains" 1996 Moesha 1996 Married... with Children Patty Episode: "Crimes Against Obesity" 1999 Kenan & Kel Kitty Episode: "He Got Job" 1999–2001 The PJs HUD woman (Voice) Recurring Role; 27 episodes 2000 The Parkers Big Woman  2001 Boycott Cook Television movie 2007–2012 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Ella Payne Lead role; 254 episodes 2009 Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns Ella Payne Episode: "Meet the Christmas Spirit" 2018-present Tyler Perry's The Paynes Ella Payne Lead role

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Category:1964 births
Category:American movie actors
Category:American television actors
Category:Actors from Mississippi
Category:People from Holly Springs, Mississippi
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Category:Spelman College alumni