Barbara Montgomery

Barbara Montgomery (born June 25, 1939) is an American stage, television, and film actress, and theatrical and film director. She is best known for her performance as Cassietta Hetebrink on the NBC sitcom Amen (1986-1990). Born in Queens, Montgomery began her career on the stage in the 1960s and was a member of the Negro Ensemble Company and the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. She earned an Obie Award for her role as 'Mama' in the Off-Broadway production of My Sister, My Sister. Montgomery has also appeared on shows such as A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Living Single.