Shar Jackson Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Partner, Kids, Parents, TV Shows

Sharisse Jackson, known professionally as Shar Jackson, is an American actress, singer, producer, and director best known for her role as Niecy Jackson on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001). She also appeared on the spin-off The Parkers and released music in the late 1990s.

Early Life and Education

Sharisse Jackson was born on August 31, 1976, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. She might have had siblings but details about them are unknown. The family moved to California during her childhood, where Jackson studied youth acting and drama at the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble. She completed her secondary high school education through private schooling in California.

Demonstrating a commitment to education beyond entertainment, she later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology followed by a Master’s degree in Forensic Science. She is of mixed ethnicity with her mother of African-American and Cherokee Native American descent, while her father is of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage, and was raised in a Christian household.

Career

Shar Jackson began her acting career as a child, studying under Al Fann and landing small television roles in the early 1990s. Her breakthrough came in 1996 when she was cast as Niecy Jackson on the popular UPN sitcom Moesha, starring Brandy Norwood. The show ran for six seasons, making Jackson a recognizable face in Black-led teen comedies.

She reprised the role on the spin-off The Parkers. Early struggles included typecasting as the “sassy best friend” and navigating industry pressures as a young mother of two while filming. During the same period, she pursued music, releasing the single Head Over Heels (1998) and contributing to soundtracks.

After Moesha ended in 2001, Jackson appeared in guest spots on My Wife and Kids, One on One, and Eve. She also moved into producing and directing independent projects, though these credits remain less publicized. Her engagement to Kevin Federline (2000–2004) brought tabloid fame but often overshadowed her professional work.

In later years, Jackson used her forensic science master’s degree to consult on crime-related productions and teach. Her industry impact includes being one of the few 1990s sitcom stars to pivot into both advanced education and behind-the-camera roles. While her net worth remains modest compared to peers, her legacy includes breaking the mold of child stars who struggle post-fame by reinventing herself academically.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @shar_jackson

Personal Life

Shar Jackson, age 49 and 1.68 m tall, has never been married. She has four children: son Donovan (born 1993) and daughter Cassalei (born 1994) from a high school relationship with Corey Jackson; and daughter Kori Madison (born 2000) and son Kaleb Michael (born 2004) from her engagement to Kevin Federline (2000–2004). The engagement ended shortly before Kaleb‘s birth. Jackson has since remained single, focusing on raising her children and pursuing graduate education.

Net Worth

Shar Jackson‘s net worth is estimated at $500,000, derived primarily from acting salaries from Moesha and The Parkers, residuals from syndication, independent producing and directing fees, and consultation work related to her forensic science background.

Filmography

• Moesha (1996–2001) – Niecy Jackson (main cast)
• The Parkers (2000–2001) – Niecy Jackson (recurring)
• My Wife and Kids (2003) – Guest role
• One on One (2004) – Guest role
• Eve (2005) – Guest role
• Independent short films (various, as producer/director – titles not widely publicized)

Discography

Singles:

• Head Over Heels (1998)
• Nothin’ (1999)

Soundtrack appearances:

• Moesha: Music from the TV Series (1998) – Contributed vocals