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Hattie Winston Net Worth

By Sophia Al-Mansoor • Oct 13, 2026 • 4 min read
Hattie Winston Net Worth

An in-depth perspective on Hattie Winston Net Worth, highlighting critical context.

Hattie Mae Winston (born March 3, 1945) is an American television, film and Broadway actress best known for her role as Margaret on Becker and as a prominent cast member of the PBS children's series The Electric Company. 
Full NameHattie Mae Winston
Net Worth$15 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 3, 1945
Place Of BirthLexington, Mississippi, USA
ProfessionActress, Soundtrack
NicknamesHattie Winston, Winston, Hattie
Star SignPisces
#Quote
1I feel it is vital to understand your own culture because the history that you are defines, in a great sense, who you can be in the present time. I find that so very often, as an African-American woman, who I am is being defined by other people rather than myself.
#Fact
1Following graduation from Howard University, she joined the Group Theater Workshop in New York, one of the premier Black theater groups in the country at the time.
2Was honored by the University of Louisville (Kentucky) with a dedication of the Library's Hattie Winston Collection, which contained more than 250 scripts, books and theater memorabilia donated principally by Winston.
3Among her many accomplishments, Winston served as national co-chairperson of AFTRA's Equal Employment Opportunities Committee, and was recognized by the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, N.C., with a Hattie Winston Day in 1993 and 1997.
4Born in Lexington, Mississippi, but raised in nearby Greeneville.
5In 1990, with the help of Phylicia Rashad of "Cosby" fame, James Stovall, Hattie and her husband, composer Harold Wheeler adapted Langston Hughes "Black Nativity" at The Master Theater in New York. The off-Broadway production, entitled "Nativity: A Life Story," won five New York Audelco Awards, including Best Director for Stovall and Ms. Winston and Best Musical for the 1990-1991 season.
6Served as national co-chair of AFTRA's Equal Employment Opportunities Committee.
7She has appeared on Broadway in "The Tap Dance Kid," "Two Gentelmen of Verona," and "The Me Nobody Knows."
8The National Black Theater Festival in North Carolina has twice declared a a Hattie Winston Day: once in 1993 and again in 1997.

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Cherokee Kid1996TV MovieMrs. Elizabeth Peel
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher1996TV SeriesIrene
Sunset Park1996Judge Meyer
Step by Step1995TV SeriesSaleslady
The Little Mermaid1994TV SeriesMommy Crab
Beverly Hills Cop III1994Mrs. Todd
One Woman's Courage1994TV Movie
Homefront1991-1993TV SeriesGloria Davis
Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Hospital1990Video shortNurse Flowers
A Show of Force1990Foster
CBS Summer Playhouse1989TV SeriesPauline Mackey
Runaway1989TV MovieAunt Anna Mae
Clara's Heart1988Blanche Loudon
The Hope Division1987TV MovieLilah Reynolds
Good to Go1986Mother
Without a Trace1983Reporter
Nurse1981-1982TV SeriesToni Gillette / Toni / Nurse Toni Gilette
Bolero1981
Les uns et les autres1981TV Mini-Series
Nurse1980TV MovieToni Gillette
3-2-1 Contact1980TV SeriesJessica
Hollow Image1979TV MovieIvy
The Dain Curse1978TV Mini-SeriesMinnie Hershey
The Electric Company1973-1977TV SeriesSylvia / Valerie the Librarian
Ryan's Hope1975TV SeriesCarol Bruce (1987)
Ann in Blue1974TV MovieOff. Jessie Waters
The Edge of Night1956TV SeriesVeronique (1976)
The Soul Man2012-2015TV SeriesMiss Pearly / Pearly / Sister Perlie
Mike & Molly2012TV SeriesRose
Reed Between the Lines2011TV SeriesElizabeth 'Liz' Reed
Castle2009TV SeriesSally Niedermeyer
Cold Case2009TV SeriesRegina Reynolds '09
The Game2008TV SeriesMiss Leola
Numb3rs2008TV SeriesEileen
All Grown Up!2003-2008TV SeriesLucy Carmichael / Lucy
Girlfriends2005TV SeriesNurse Helen
ER2004TV SeriesSinging Woman
Scrubs2002-2004TV SeriesMargaret Turk
Becker1998-2004TV SeriesMargaret Wyborn
Deathdealer: A Documentary2004ShortGladys
The Battle of Shaker Heights2003Principal Holmstead
A Rugrats Kwanzaa Special2001TV MovieLucy Carmichael / Lucy's Mom (voice)
Rugrats1999-2001TV SeriesLucy Carmichael / Lucy's Mom
The Proud Family2001TV SeriesGertie Dinkins
After All1999TV MovieMother of Defendant
Unbowed1999Mother
Cosby1999TV Series
True Crime1999Angela Russel
The Rugrats Movie1998Dr. Lucy Carmichael (voice)
Living Out Loud1998Hospital Nurse
Meet the Deedles1998Jo-Claire
Smart Guy1998TV SeriesFelicia Vanowen
Jackie Brown1997Simone
The Parent 'Hood1997TV SeriesMs. Washington
Port Charles1997TV SeriesAlice Burgess #1 (1998)
Arsenio1997TV SeriesMom
Malcolm & Eddie1997TV SeriesMrs. Brooks
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man1997TV Series

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Becker2002-2004TV Series performer - 3 episodes

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Actors Entertainment2014TV SeriesHerself
Pyramid2003-2004TV SeriesHerself
Hollywood Squares2000-2003TV SeriesHerself
SoapTalk2003TV SeriesHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2003TV SeriesHerself
To Tell the Truth2002TV Series
CBS Cares2001-2002TV SeriesHerself
5th Annual Prism Awards2001TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
The Test2001TV SeriesHerself - Panelist
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards1992TV SpecialHerself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Program
The Chuck Woolery Show1991TV SeriesHerself
Reading Rainbow1991TV SeriesHerself
American Masters1989TV Series documentaryHerself / Narrator
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade1984TV SpecialHerself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade1983TV SpecialHerself
Musical Chairs1975TV SeriesHerself
Out to Lunch1974TV MovieHerself / Various
Broadway1973TV MovieHerself
Black Music in America: From Then Till Now1971Documentary shortHerself - 'The Me Nobody Knows' Cast Member

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2011Horizon AwardAfrican-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2001Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesBecker (1998)

Known for movies

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