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see how have the actors of the tv-series A Different World (1987–1993) changed.
You`ll know their real names and age. I will show you how they looked then,
and what`s with them now. Don`t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Let`s go!
Ron Johnson (Darryl M. Bell) is on good terms with Dwayne Wayne, with whom he
attends Hillman. He is not particularly irritable and has no strong academic drive,
but is noted for his musical ear. Wears a small mustache. Has a love interest in Freddie Brooks.
Denise Huxtable was a Hillman student and shared a dorm with Jaleesa Vinson. She knows
how to save money, tries to properly allocate her time and earn money on her own. Denise is
related to Clair and Theo. Sometimes likes to wear a wide ring. Played by Lisa Bonet.
Freddie Brooks (Cree Summer) lived next door to Jaleesa Vinson in the Hillman College dormitory.
She is considerate, tends to show concern for others while also being able actively try to help.
Coach Walter Oakes is involved in teaching at Hillman College. He is well-versed in many
sports disciplines, and has also been assigned to Matthews Hall. Has a trim and rather large
physique. Was in a love relationship with Jaleesa Vinson. Played by Sinbad.
Gina Devereaux (Ajai Sanders) enrolled at Hillman, where she shared a room with Brown.
She is quite friendly, but doesn`t tolerate being treated badly. Has a good figure,
which she likes to show off by wearing short tops. Was in a relationship with Dion.
Terrell Walker enrolled at Hillman the same year as Denise Huxtable. He is not a stupid guy,
but some subjects are difficult for him, especially French. He has a small earring
in his left ear and often wears caps. The role was performed by Patrick Y. Malone.
Piccolo was the boyfriend of Lena James during high school. He sometimes behaves
somewhat swaggerously and could easily passionately kiss a girl in public. He
likes to wear a hat as well as clothes of bright colors. Played by Tupac Shakur shot in 1996.
Millie enrolled at Hillman with Whitley Gilbert, with whom she often spent time
and helped her with various requests. She was not a combative person and quite seldom
spoke her mind. Is in a relationship with Ron. The role was played by Marie-Alice Recasner.
Allison lives in the same dorm as Whitley Gilbert and Millie and tries to stick to the
rules of the house. She has frizzy hair, which she usually wears loose or ties up
with a ribbon in her hair. She often wears neat silver earrings. Played by Kim Wayans.
Adele Wayne is the wife of Woodson, with whom she had her son Dwayne. She does the housework
and is a pleasant and non-scandalous woman who likes to please her loved ones with her
favorite dishes. She has curly hair. The role was played by Patti LaBelle.
Kim Reese has a good relationship with Whitley, with whom they share a room in Hillman's dorm.
She is interested in biology and wanted to pursue a medical practice in the future.
Sometimes Kim doubted her own abilities. She was portrayed by Charnele Brown.
Julian Day (Dominic Hoffman) had been romantically involved with
Whitley Gilbert for some time, but later became engaged to Shelby. He
is used to being guided by reason and not to commit rash actions in a relationship.
Dwayne Wayne was the boyfriend of Whitley Gilbert, whom he later married. He has a
good knowledge of mathematics and also tends to be annoyed at times in certain situations.
Dwayne likes to wear glasses with flip-down lenses. He was played by Kadeem Hardison.
Colonel Brad Taylor (Glynn Turman) is on the faculty of Hillman College and is also
the sweetheart of Jaleesa. He has military training, is well versed in mathematical
sciences and conducts appropriate training among students. Wears a mustache and a small beard.
Vernon Gaines served with Brad Taylor and also owns The Pit. He knows how to cook well,
has a fairly strong nervous system, but at the same time can often become
irritable. Vernon is married to Velma. Played by Lou Myers, who died of pneumonia in 2013.
Charmaine Brown (Karen Malina White) went to Hillman College with Gina. She is not
an exemplary girl and is prone to treason, but able to successfully combine study and
work. Prefers to wear clothes of rather bright colors and chooses jewelry of the same plan.
Spencer Boyer is a classmate of Kim Reese's and has also become her boyfriend. He is
not afraid of the sight of blood, knows how to properly dissect frogs and perform autopsies,
and is willing to help if necessary. Wears dreadlocks. Played by Michael Ralph.
Dorian Heywood has been romantically involved with Gina Devereaux for some time and is listed
as one of Hillman's students. He can be a bit intemperate at times and can
be rather rude to girls. He is good at playing basketball. He was played by Bumper Robinson.
Maggie Lauten was listed as one of the students at Hillman College,
and also had a good friendship with Jaleesa and Denise. She is a fairly outgoing and likeable girl
who can get along with other people. Maggie is interested in journalism. Played by Marisa Tomei.
Stevie Rallen (Loretta Devine) is J.T.'s mother and also works at Hillman,
where she serves as dorm director. She can be quite understanding and can give advice
or help students when needed. She mostly prefers to wear short haircuts and also has pierced ears.
Shazza Zulu (Gary Dourdan) is a Hillman student and is also the author of the
book "The Alleged Disadvantages of Black Men". He's not a dumb guy,
likes to do research and doesn't tend to try it on with cheating in relationships.
Sam Lee (Phil Lewis) is a student at Hillman College and also knew Dwayne. He
has an active facial expression, is an adherent of cleanliness and is used to expressing his opinion,
especially when something doesn`t suit him. Wears a watch on his left hand.
Marion Gilbert is Whitley's mother. She is not one of those who treats all people kindly
at the first meeting and makes friends with them. Knows how to take care of herself and
has a good figure. Played by Diahann Carroll, who died of cancer in 2019.
Byron Douglas III was romantically involved with Whitley Gilbert,
whom he wanted to marry. He is an educated and rather serious man who became actively interested
in political activities and aspired to become a senator. The role was performed by Joe Morton.
Leslie Wilkins is one of Hillman College's many female students and is familiar with
Whitley Gilbert. She can be quite affable and is not prone to being brash or aggressive.
She has fine facial features and a broad smile. She was played by LaRita Shelby.
Prof. Howard Randolph is listed as an employee of Hillman College. He can be serious, considerate,
and has a rather compassionate nature. Howard is not accustomed to doing rash things,
especially when it comes to adoption. He was played by Roger Guenveur Smith.
Lena James (Jada Pinkett Smith) is Piccolo's ex-girlfriend and the lover of Dorian Heywood,
whom she met at Hillman. She is a pretty and smiling girl who is not afraid of change and
chooses what she is comfortable with. Likes to wear lots of rings and beads.
Theo Huxtable (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) is one of Cliff and Claire's five children and is
also Denise's only brother. He has a rather quiet nature, but can jump to conclusions
and is not always right. Wears his hair somewhat high with slightly shaved sides.
Lettie Bostic ran one of the dorms at Hillman. She is a good-hearted woman
who is not prone to aggressive behavior and she really cares about the students. Lettie
can sing a little. Played by Mary Alice, who passed away in 2022 of natural causes.
Clair Huxtable is married to Cliff with whom she is raising five children. She is well
versed in business matters and sometimes gives seminars on these subjects at Hillman. Clair
also worries about her children's grades. She was portrayed by Phylicia Rashad.
Whitley Gilbert is the lover of Dwayne Wayne. She is generally a positive person,
can be considerate, but sometimes can abuse friendship. She is not bad at French and has
a drive to win. Loves to wear jewelry. The role was performed by Jasmine Guy.
Jaleesa Vinson had a love affair with Brad Taylor, which developed into a marriage
and by whom she later had a daughter. She is interested in learning about business,
and is not used to being completely dependent on anyone financially. Played by Dawnn Lewis.
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