<P> Also cast in 227 was Sandra Clark ( Jackée Harry ) , Mary 's young neighbor who constantly bickered back and forth with her about their respective views on life . Although their relationship was antagonistic at first , Mary and Sandra became good friends as time went on . Also living in the building was Pearl Shay ( Helen Martin ) , a feisty - but - kind - hearted busybody neighbor who was known for snooping and had a sharp sense of humor . Pearl had a grandson named Calvin Dobbs ( Curtis Baldwin ) , whom Brenda had a crush on and would finally date later in the series ' run . </P>
<P> Also cast in 227 was Sandra Clark ( Jackée Harry ) , Mary 's young neighbor who constantly bickered back and forth with her about their respective views on life . Although their relationship was antagonistic at first , Mary and Sandra became good friends as time went on . Also living in the building was Pearl Shay ( Helen Martin ) , a feisty - but - kind - hearted busybody neighbor who was known for snooping and had a sharp sense of humor . Pearl had a grandson named Calvin Dobbs ( Curtis Baldwin ) , whom Brenda had a crush on and would finally date later in the series ' run . </P>
where is the guy who plays calvin on 227
where is the guy who plays calvin on 227
Curtis Baldwin
Curtis Baldwin