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Rappin' Granny
Acting
Born June 18, 1933 · USA
Died July 22, 2017
Also known as Vivian Lee Smallwood · Vivian Smallwood
Biography
Vivian Smallwood (June 18, 1933 – July 22, 2017), known by her stage name Rappin' Granny, was an American grandmother who performed hip-hop music. She lived in Castaic, California, near Los Angeles.
Filmography16 titles

Malcolm in the Middle
2000as Althea
2000as Althea

The Shield
2002as Phyllis
2002as Phyllis

How I Met Your Mother
2005as Leila
2005as Leila

Everybody Hates Chris
2005as Old Woman
2005as Old Woman

Six Feet Under
2001
2001

Parks and Recreation
2009as Muriel
2009as Muriel

Gas
2004as Beatrice
2004as Beatrice

In the House
1995
1995

Strong Medicine
2000as Grandmother
2000as Grandmother

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996as Sister Williams
1996as Sister Williams

The Steve Harvey Show
1996as Mrs. Hill
1996as Mrs. Hill

BeetleBorgs
1996as Nano
1996as Nano

7th Heaven
1996as Woman
1996as Woman

The Ladykillers
2004as Tea Lady
2004as Tea Lady

A Day in the Life
2009as Granny
2009as Granny

America's Got Talent
2006as Self - Contestant
2006as Self - Contestant