LaTanya Richardson Jackson |
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She graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1971. While a student at Spelman (an all-female institution), she met Samuel L. Jackson, who was a student at Morehouse College (the all-male institution affiliated with Spelman), who would later become her husband. She and Jackson have one daughter named Zoe.
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Actress (58 credits)
Actress (58 credits)
2017-2022
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series)
Diane Pierce
Diane Pierce
- The Makings of You
(2022)
... Diane Pierce
- Be Still, My Soul
(2017)
... Diane Pierce
- 'Till I Hear It from You
(2017)
... Diane Pierce
- None of Your Business
(2017)
... Diane Pierce
2016-2018
Luke Cage
(TV Series)
Mama Mabel Stokes / Mama Mabel
Mama Mabel Stokes / Mama Mabel
- The Creator
(2018)
... Mama Mabel Stokes
- Manifest
(2016)
... Mama Mabel (as Latanya Richardson Jackson)
2018
American Masters
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
(2018)
... Narrator
2017
Rebel
(TV Series)
Detective Traylynn Jones
Detective Traylynn Jones
- Breaking Point
(2017)
... Detective Traylynn Jones
- Chasing Ghosts
(2017)
... Detective Traylynn Jones
2015
Show Me a Hero
(TV Mini Series)
Norma O'Neal
Norma O'Neal
- Episode #1.6
(2015)
... Norma O'Neal
- Episode #1.5
(2015)
... Norma O'Neal
- Episode #1.4
(2015)
... Norma O'Neal
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Norma O'Neal
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Norma O'Neal
2014-2015
Blue Bloods
(TV Series)
Lt. Dee Ann Carver
Lt. Dee Ann Carver
- Through the Looking Glass
(2015)
... Lt. Dee Ann Carver
- Home Sweet Home
(2015)
... Lt. Dee Ann Carver
- Power of the Press
(2014)
... Lt. Dee Ann Carver
- Shoot the Messenger
(2014)
... Lt. Dee Ann Carver
- Most Wanted
(2014)
... Lt. Dee Ann Carver
2012
Damages
(TV Series)
Judge Jaclynn Ellis
Judge Jaclynn Ellis
- You Want to End This Once and for All?
(2012)
... Judge Jaclynn Ellis
2011
Harry's Law
(TV Series)
Noreen
Noreen
- In the Ghetto
(2011)
... Noreen (as Latanya Richardson Jackson)
2001-2002
100 Centre Street
(TV Series)
Atallah Sims
Atallah Sims
- Fathers
(2002)
... Atallah Sims (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Bottlecaps
(2001)
... Atallah Sims (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Queenie's Running
(2001)
... Atallah Sims (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Queenie's Tough
(2001)
... Atallah Sims (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Kids: Part 1
(2001)
... Atallah Sims (as LaTanya Richardson)
2000
Hairstory
(TV Movie)
(as LaTanya Richardson)
1999
Once and Again
(TV Series)
Counselor
Counselor
- Boy Meets Girl
(1999)
... Counselor (as LaTanya Richardson)
1999
Judging Amy
(TV Series)
Lena Railsback
Lena Railsback
- Pilot
(1999)
... Lena Railsback (as LaTanya Richardson)
1998-1999
Ally McBeal
(TV Series)
Attorney Yvette Rose
Attorney Yvette Rose
- Let's Dance
(1999)
... Attorney Yvette Rose (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Story of Love
(1998)
... Attorney Yvette Rose (as LaTanya Richardson)
1998
Any Day Now
(TV Series)
Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Walker
- Call Him Johnny
(1998)
... Mrs. Walker (as Latanya Richardson)
1998
Secrets
(Short)
(as LaTanya Richardson)
1997
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Lynette Thomson
Lynette Thomson
- Betrayal
(1997)
... Lynette Thomson (as LaTanya Richardson)
1995
NYPD Blue
(TV Series)
Sister Cecilia
Sister Cecilia
- Heavin' Can Wait
(1995)
... Sister Cecilia (as LaTanya Richardson)
1995
Chicago Hope
(TV Series)
Mrs. Parnett
Mrs. Parnett
- Cutting Edges
(1995)
... Mrs. Parnett (as LaTanya Richardson)
1994
Earth 2
(TV Series)
Alex Wentworth
Alex Wentworth
- A Memory Play
(1994)
... Alex Wentworth (as LaTanya Richardson)
1994
Party of Five
(TV Series)
Jane Gideon
Jane Gideon
- Private Lives
(1994)
... Jane Gideon (as La Tanya Richardson)
1993
Cheers
(TV Series)
Moderator
Moderator
- Woody Gets an Election
(1993)
... Moderator (as LaTanya Richardson)
1993
Civil Wars
(TV Series)
Van Beechley
Van Beechley
- Hit the Road, Jack
(1993)
... Van Beechley (as LaTanya Richardson)
1992
Frannie's Turn
(TV Series)
Vivian
Vivian
- Frannie and the Kitchen Sink
(1992)
... Vivian (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Pilot
(1992)
... Vivian (as LaTanya Richardson)
1991-1992
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Anne Houston / Lorraine
Anne Houston / Lorraine
- Sisters of Mercy
(1992)
... Anne Houston (as LaTanya Richardson)
- Life Choice
(1991)
... Lorraine (as LaTanya Richardson)
1990
The Civil War
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Various / Susan King Taylor
Various / Susan King Taylor
- War Is All Hell (1865)
(1990)
... Various (voice, as LaTanya Richardson)
- The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865)
(1990)
... Various (voice, as LaTanya Richardson)
- Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)
(1990)
... Various (voice, as LaTanya Richardson)
- Most Hallowed Ground (1864)
(1990)
... Various (voice, as LaTanya Richardson)
- The Universe of Battle (1863)
(1990)
... Various (voice, as LaTanya Richardson)
1989
A Man Called Hawk
(TV Series)
Doris Gilbert
Doris Gilbert
- Life After Death
(1989)
... Doris Gilbert (as LaTanya Richardson)
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (29 credits)
Self (29 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage play: "A Raisin in the Sun" - playing Lena opposite Denzel Washington (Walter), Sophie Okonedo (Ruth), Anika Noni Rose (Beneatha), Bryce Clyde Jenkins (Travis). Director: Kenny Leon (Ethel Barrymore Theatre New York) See more »Alternate Names:
Latanya Richardson Jackson | La Tanya Richardson | LaTanya Richardson | Latanya RichardsonSpouse:
Samuel L. Jackson (1 child)Children:
Zoe JacksonRelatives:
Justin Guarini (cousin)
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