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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Actress | Soundtrack | Producer

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Studied medicine at Rutgers University. See more trivia »

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in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
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2013 Instant Mom (TV series) (pre-production)
Maggie
 
2013 JD Lawrence's Community Service (TV mini-series)
Carolyn
– Turn the Other Cheek (2013) … Carolyn
– Feeding the Spirit (2013) … Carolyn
– Touched by an Angel (2013) … Carolyn
 
2013 Smash (TV series)
Cynthia Moore
– The Song (2013) … Cynthia Moore
 
2012 Christmas in Compton
Abuta
 
2012 He Knows My Heart (short)
First Lady Jameson
 
2011 Young Justice (TV series)
Amanda Waller
– Terrors (2011) … Amanda Waller (voice)
 
2011 Niecy Nash's Wedding Bash (TV movie)
 
2010 Pastor Jones: The Complete First Season (video)
Mother Kelly
 
2010 BioShock 2 (Video Game)
Grace Holloway (voice)
 
2010 Zevo-3 (TV series)
Grams
– Control (2010) … Grams (voice)
 
2010 Blessed and Cursed
Lady Wright
 
2010 The Cost of Heaven
Paulette
 
2008 Hannah Montana (TV series)
Clarice Johnson
– We're All on This Date Together (2008) … Clarice Johnson
 
2007 Frankie D
Mama
 
2007 Exes & Ohs (TV series)
Reverand Ruby
– There Must Be Rules (2007) … Reverand Ruby
 
2007 Odicie (TV movie)
Aunt Amy
 
2006 ER (TV series)
Gloria Gallant
– 21 Guns (2006) … Gloria Gallant
– Strange Bedfellows (2006) … Gloria Gallant
 
2006 7th Heaven (TV series)
Nurse
– And Baby Makes Three (2006) … Nurse
 
2005 Barbershop (TV series)
Claire
– Debates and Dead People (2005) … Claire
– A Black Man Invented the Stop Light (2005) … Claire
– What's Good for the Cos... (2005) … Claire
– Madonna Is a Ho (2005) … Claire
 
2004 Kink in My Hair (TV movie)
Novelette
 
2002-2004 Justice League (TV series)
Barbara Ann Minerva / Cheetah / Teacher
– Kid Stuff (2004) … Cheetah (voice) / Barbara Ann Minerva (voice) / Teacher (voice)
– Injustice for All: Part II (2002) … Cheetah (voice) / Barbara Ann Minerva (voice)
– Injustice for All (2002) … Cheetah (voice) / Barbara Ann Minerva (voice)
 
2003 Las Vegas (TV series)
Janet Ellis
– Luck Be a Lady (2003) … Janet Ellis
 
2003 Whoopi (TV series)
Florence
– She Ain't Heavy, She's My Partner (2003) … Florence
 
2002-2003 Static Shock (TV series)
Trina Jessup
– Consequences (2003) … Trina Jessup (voice)
– Pop's Girlfriend (2002) … Trina Jessup (voice)
 
2002 The Proud Family (TV series)
Aunt Dee / Diana
– Behind Family Lines (2002) … Diana (voice)
– Romeo Must Wed (2002) … Aunt Dee (voice)
 
2002 Baby of the Family
Mamie
 
2001 The Jennie Project (TV movie)
Dr. Pamela Prentiss
 
1996-2001 Moesha (TV series)
Dee Mitchell
– Paying the Piper (2001) … Dee Mitchell
– Graduation Day (2001) … Dee Mitchell
– All This, and Turkey Too (2000) … Dee Mitchell
– Definitely Not the Cosbys (2000) … Dee Mitchell
– Living in Paradise? (2000) … Dee Mitchell
See all 112 episodes »
 
2000-2001 The District (TV series)
Lt. Dee Banks
– Rage Against the Machine (2001) … Lt. Dee Banks
– Vigilante (2001) … Lt. Dee Banks
– The D.C. Strangler (2001) … Lt. Dee Banks
– Imperfect Victims (2000) … Lt. Dee Banks
 
2000 Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Nurse
 
2000 Recess (TV series)
Mrs. Lasalle
– Me Know No (2000) … Mrs. Lasalle (voice)
 
1999 The Parkers (TV series)
Dee Mitchell
– Daddy's Girl (1999) … Dee Mitchell
 
1999 Deterrence
Gayle Redford
 
1999 Personals
Chantal
 
1999 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
Zsa Zsa Goowhiggie
– What Price Harvey? (1999) … Zsa Zsa Goowhiggie
 
1999 Unconditional Love
Linda Cray
 
1998 Secrets (short)
 
1998 The Wild Thornberrys (TV series)
Lioness #2
– Flood Warning (1998) … Lioness #2
 
1998 The Easter Story Keepers (video)
Risa (voice)
 
1997 Oddville, MTV (TV series)
– Episode dated 15 July 1997 (1997)
 
1997 Jamaica Beat
Sylvia Jones
 
1996 Bogus
Ruth Clark
 
1996 Lover's Knot
Charlotte
 
1995 White Man's Burden
Roberta
 
1994-1995 Street Gear (TV series)
Sarah Davis
– Davis vs. Davis (1995) … Sarah Davis
– Smiley Face (1995) … Sarah Davis
– Don't Ask, Don't Tell (1995) … Sarah Davis
– Look Who's Quiet Now (1995) … Sarah Davis
– Two Blind Mice (1995) … Sarah Davis
See all 13 episodes »
 
1994 Witch Hunt (TV movie)
Hypolyta Kropotkin
 
1994 The Flintstones
Mrs. Pyrite
 
1993-1994 George (TV series)
Maggie Foster
– Man of the Year (1994) … Maggie Foster
– Rapmasta Shasta (1994) … Maggie Foster
– Homeboy Is Where the Heart Is (1994) … Maggie Foster
– Society Girl (1993) … Maggie Foster
– Nobody Up There Likes Me (1993) … Maggie Foster
See all 9 episodes »
 
1993 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Florence Watson
 
1993 No Child of Mine (TV movie)
Marjorie Duncan
 
1992-1993 Designing Women (TV series)
Etienne Toussaint Bouvier
– Gone with a Whim: Part 1 (1993) … Etienne Toussaint Bouvier
– It's Not So Easy Being Green (1993) … Etienne Toussaint Bouvier
– Wedding Redux (1993) … Etienne Toussaint Bouvier
– Trial and Error (1992) … Etienne Toussaint Bouvier
– The Vision Thing (1992) … Etienne Toussaint Bouvier
See all 6 episodes »
 
1992 The Distinguished Gentleman
Miss Loretta
 
1992 Mistress
Beverly
 
1991 The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (TV movie)
Miss Rosalee
 
1990 New Attitude (TV series)
Vicki St. James
– A Star Is Born (1990) … Vicki St. James
– Advertise (1990) … Vicki St. James
– Not Your Average Date (1990) … Vicki St. James
– The Case of the Missing Toupee (1990) … Vicki St. James
– I Am Not a Crook (1990) … Vicki St. James
See all 8 episodes »
 
1990 Falcon Crest (TV series)
Mooshy Tucker
– Crimes of the Past (1990) … Mooshy Tucker
– Dark Streets (1990) … Mooshy Tucker
 
1990 To Sleep with Anger
Linda
 
1986-1989 It's a Living (TV series)
Ginger St. James
– The Sonny and Dot Show (1989) … Ginger St. James
– A Very Special It's a Living (1989) … Ginger St. James
– Matchmaker, Matchmaker (1989) … Ginger St. James
– My Little Red Book (1989) … Ginger St. James
– The Dark at the Top of the Top (1989) … Ginger St. James
See all 71 episodes »
 
1989 Skin Deep
Receptionist
 
1989 The Mighty Quinn
Lola Quinn
 
1988 Oliver & Company
Rita (voice)
 
1987 Amazing Stories (TV series)
Show Singer
– Gershwin's Trunk (1987) … Show Singer (uncredited)
 
1987 L.A. Law (TV series)
Renee Quintana
– Beef Jerky (1987) … Renee Quintana
 
1987 Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies (TV movie)
Corelle
 
1986 Hunter (TV series)
Josie Clifford
– The Return of Typhoon Thompson (1986) … Josie Clifford
 
1986 Pros & Cons (TV movie)
Roberta
 
1985 Code Name: Foxfire (TV series)
Maggie Bryan
– Robin's Egg Blues (1985) … Maggie Bryan
– La Paloma (1985) … Maggie Bryan
– Slay It Again, Sam (1985) … Maggie Bryan
 
1984 V (TV series)
Glenna
– The Overlord (1984) … Glenna
 
1983-1984 Search for Tomorrow (TV series)
Laura McCarthy
 
1982 The Neighborhood (TV movie)
Doris Campbell
 
1979 The Jeffersons (TV series)
Jeanie
– Louise's Convention (1979) … Jeanie
 
1979 Wonder Woman (TV series)
Bobbie
– The Starships Are Coming (1979) … Bobbie
 
1978 Good Times (TV series)
Vanessa Blake
– J.J. and the Plumber's Helper (1978) … Vanessa Blake
 
1978 The Krofft Comedy Hour (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1978 Husbands, Wives & Lovers (TV series)
Joelle
– Murray Gets Sacked and Paula Gets Hired (1978) … Joelle
 
1978 A.E.S. Hudson Street (TV series)
Nurse
– Shut Down (1978) … Nurse
 
1978 Black Sheep Squadron (TV series)
– A Little Bit of England (1978)
 
1977 A Piece of the Action
Barbara Hanley
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2008 So You Think You Can Dance Canada (TV series)
– Top 4 (2008) (performer: "Move You're Stepping On My Heart")
 
2006 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
– Top 8 Perform (2006) (performer: "Fake Your Way to the Top")
 
1989 The Mighty Quinn (performer: " I'M HURTING INSIDE", "THE MIGHTY QUINN")
 
1988 The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (performer: "One Night Only/Dreamgirls")
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2012 Reel Black Love (documentary) (co-producer)
 
2010 Blessed and Cursed (executive producer)
 
1998 Secrets (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (3 titles)
2001 The Parkers (TV series)
– Single Black Female (2001)
 
2000 Race Card (short)
 
1998 Secrets (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2000 Race Card (short)
 
1998 Secrets (short)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2010/I Salvation Road (short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (63 titles)
2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary) (post-production)
Herself
 
2012 Melissa Harris-Perry (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 December 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2009-2012 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Diva (2012) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 September 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2012 Reel Black Love (documentary)
Narrator
 
2012 Celebrity Wife Swap (TV series)
Herself
– Niecy Nash/Tina Yothers (2012) … Herself
 
2011 Top 10 Weddings of 2011 (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2011 Black Girls Rock! 2011 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 Running Russell Simmons (TV series)
Herself
– You Only Live Once (2010) … Herself (uncredited)
 
2010 Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin (TV series)
Herself - Panelist
– Episode #1.5 (2010) … Herself - Panelist
 
2010 The Brian McKnight Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.19 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 February 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Inside (TV series)
Herself / Narrator
– Polygamy: Life in Bountiful (2010) … Herself/Narrator
 
2009 50th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 The Girl Who Cries Blood (TV movie)
Herself/Narrator
 
2009 CNN Presents: Black in America 2 (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2009 Standing-n-Truth: Breaking the Silence (documentary)
Herself
 
2009 Beverly Hills Groomer (TV series)
Herself
– Grooming Up (2009) … Herself
 
2009 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 11-04-08: The Day of Change (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Flavor of Love (TV series)
Herself
– Pimp My Gurney (2008) … Herself
– Episode #3.16 … Herself
– Episode #3.17 … Herself
 
2008 Baisden After Dark (TV series)
Herself
– Has Black Comedy Become a Hot Ghetto Mess? (2008) … Herself
 
2008 16th Annual Trumpet Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2008 My Super Sweet 16 (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Etienne (2008) … Herself
 
2007 Parallel Paths (TV series)
Herself
 
2005-2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 November 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 July 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 July 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2007 Angels Can't Help But Laugh (documentary)
Herself
 
2006 Bring That Year Back 2006: Laugh Now, Cry Later (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 In the Cutz (TV series)
Guest
– Annette Bening & Warren Beatty Get Honored by St. Johns, Chris Brown & Neo on a Soundcheck & CMT Honors Reba (2006)
– Razzie, Next, Thank-You for Smoking and I'm No Apprentice... (2006) … Guest
 
2006 Real Life Divas (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Sheryl Lee Ralph (2006) … Herself
 
2005 I Love the '90s: Part Deux (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2004 E! 101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004 E! 101 Most Starlicious Makeovers (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2004 101 Reasons the 90's Ruled (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.37 (2003) … Herself
 
2001 42nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV movie)
Herself
 
1999-2001 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
See all 20 episodes »
 
2000 The Roseanne Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 February 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 Acapulco Black Film Festival (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1999 Politically Incorrect (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 May 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1997-1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Sheryl Lee Ralph (1999) … Herself
– Sheryl Lee Ralph (1998) … Herself
– Sheryl Lee Ralph (1997) … Herself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The Films of Norman Jewison (1999) … Herself
 
1996-1998 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 April 1998 (1998) … Herself
– Episode dated 2 July 1996 (1996) … Herself
 
1997 Wild On... (TV series)
Herself - Founder - Jamaican Film & Music Festival
– Wild on Jamaica … Herself - Founder - Jamaican Film & Music Festival
 
1996 The Geraldo Rivera Show (TV series)
Herself
– TV Moms (1996) … Herself
 
1996 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Host
– Episode #25.20 (1996) … Host
 
1994 The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1993 The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 March 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 Children of Africa (TV special)
Herself
 
1987-1992 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 September 1992 (1992) … Herself
– Episode dated 5 May 1989 (1989) … Herself
– Episode dated 5 June 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1992 The 13th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1991 Voices that Care (TV documentary)
Herself - Choir Member
 
1990 The Pat Sajak Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 March 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1990 22nd NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1990 Story of a People: The Black Road to Hollywood (TV special documentary)
Host
 
1988-1989 Lou Rawls Parade of Stars (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 December 1989 (1989) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 December 1988 (1988) … Herself
 
1988 The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Performer
 
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1987 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1986 The 7th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1982 The 36th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Performer
 

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Theater is in my blood. When I began as an actress, you weren't really acting unless you were doing theater. See more »

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Studied medicine at Rutgers University. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn