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Lela Rochon

Bio: Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale. In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world"
Born: Fri, Apr 17 1964
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Lela Rochon is 60 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Tempted by Love
Tempted by Love
Lela Rochon was 60 in Tempted by Love as 'Deena'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 2024
Poster of Reversion
Reversion
Lela Rochon was 51 in Reversion as 'Maya'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 2015
Poster of Supremacy
Supremacy
Lela Rochon was 50 in Supremacy as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 2014
Poster of Let the Church Say Amen
Let the Church Say Amen
Lela Rochon was 49 in Let the Church Say Amen
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 2013
Poster of Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest
Lela Rochon was 45 in Brooklyn's Finest as 'Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2010
Poster of Blood Done Sign My Name
Blood Done Sign My Name
Lela Rochon was 45 in Blood Done Sign My Name as 'Roseanna Allen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 2010
Poster of Fatal Secrets
Fatal Secrets
Lela Rochon was 44 in Fatal Secrets as 'Sharlene'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of First Daughter
First Daughter
Lela Rochon was 40 in First Daughter as 'Liz Pappas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 2004
Poster of Labor Pains
Labor Pains
Lela Rochon was 36 in Labor Pains as 'Lulu Brown'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2000
Poster of Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
Lela Rochon was 35 in Any Given Sunday as 'Vanessa Struthers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Knock Off
Knock Off
Lela Rochon was 34 in Knock Off as 'Karen Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1998
Poster of Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Lela Rochon was 34 in Why Do Fools Fall In Love as 'Emira Eagle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1998
Poster of The Big Hit
The Big Hit
Lela Rochon was 34 in The Big Hit as 'Chantel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1998
Poster of Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
Lela Rochon was 33 in Ruby Bridges as 'Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Legal Deceit
Legal Deceit
Lela Rochon was 33 in Legal Deceit
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1997
Poster of Gang Related
Gang Related
Lela Rochon was 33 in Gang Related as 'Cynthia Webb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of The Chamber
The Chamber
Lela Rochon was 32 in The Chamber as 'Nora Stark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Lela Rochon was 31 in Mr. and Mrs. Loving as 'Mildred 'Bean' Jeter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1996
Poster of Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale
Lela Rochon was 31 in Waiting to Exhale as 'Robin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Lela Rochon was 29 in The Meteor Man as 'Vanessa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Boomerang
Boomerang
Lela Rochon was 28 in Boomerang as 'Christie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1992
Poster of Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
Lela Rochon was 25 in Harlem Nights as 'Sunshine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1989
Poster of The Wild Pair
The Wild Pair
Lela Rochon was 23 in The Wild Pair as 'Debby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1987
Poster of Into the Homeland
Into the Homeland
Lela Rochon was 22 in Into the Homeland as 'Exquisite Woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Stewardess School
Stewardess School
Lela Rochon was 22 in Stewardess School as 'School Instructor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of Foxtrap
Foxtrap
Lela Rochon was 21 in Foxtrap as 'Lindy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1986
Poster of A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale
Lela Rochon was 20 in A Bunny's Tale as 'Charlotte'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1985
Poster of Breakin'
Breakin'
Lela Rochon was 20 in Breakin' as 'Extra in First Scene (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Family Business: New Orleans
The Family Business: New Orleans
Lela Rochon was 60+ in The Family Business: New Orleans as 'Big Shirley Duncan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 2025
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Lela Rochon was 58+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of David Makes Man
David Makes Man
Lela Rochon was 55+ in David Makes Man as 'Alma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 14 2019
Poster of Alone Together
Alone Together
Lela Rochon was 53+ in Alone Together as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2018
Poster of Training Day
Training Day
Lela Rochon was 52+ in Training Day as 'Mrs. Craig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 2017
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Lela Rochon was 52+ in Insecure as 'Jackie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Lela Rochon was 41+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of The Division
The Division
Lela Rochon was 36+ in The Division as 'Angela Reid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Lela Rochon was 32+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Lela Rochon was 30+ in The Outer Limits as 'Beth Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Lela Rochon was 29+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Lela Rochon was 28+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as 'Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend, Paula'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992
Poster of Out All Night
Out All Night
Lela Rochon was 28+ in Out All Night as 'Victoria'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Detective Extralarge
Detective Extralarge
Lela Rochon was 27+ in Detective Extralarge as 'Wendy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1991
Poster of Roc
Roc
Lela Rochon was 27+ in Roc as 'Carol'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Lela Rochon was 26+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Cindy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Lela Rochon was 25+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Mercedes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Lela Rochon was 22+ in 21 Jump Street as 'Denise Price'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of 227
227
Lela Rochon was 21+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Lela Rochon was 20+ in The Cosby Show as 'Veronica'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Lela Rochon was 15+ in The Facts of Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979