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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Bio: Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
Born: Sun, Dec 30 1956
Birthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Sheryl Lee Ralph is 68 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Ricky
Ricky
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 68 in Ricky as 'Joanne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2025
Poster of The Fabulous Four
The Fabulous Four
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 67 in The Fabulous Four as 'Kitty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2024
Poster of The Real Red Tails
The Real Red Tails
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 67 in The Real Red Tails as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 03 2024
Poster of The Young Wife
The Young Wife
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 66 in The Young Wife as 'Angelique'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 2023
Poster of Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 65 in Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of Christmas in My Heart
Christmas in My Heart
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 64 in Christmas in My Heart as 'Ruthie Sampson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 2021
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 64 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Christmas Comes Twice
Christmas Comes Twice
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 63 in Christmas Comes Twice as 'Ms. Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 2020
Poster of Fashionably Yours
Fashionably Yours
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 63 in Fashionably Yours as 'Janet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 2020
Poster of Christmas Hotel
Christmas Hotel
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 62 in Christmas Hotel as 'Marnie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 2019
Poster of No Sleep 'Til Christmas
No Sleep 'Til Christmas
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 61 in No Sleep 'Til Christmas as 'Mrs. Wright'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 2018
Poster of Forbidden
Forbidden
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 61 in Forbidden
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of Step Sisters
Step Sisters
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 61 in Step Sisters as 'Yvonne Bishop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2018
Poster of Christmas at Holly Lodge
Christmas at Holly Lodge
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 60 in Christmas at Holly Lodge as 'Nadine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 2017
Poster of Just Getting Started
Just Getting Started
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 60 in Just Getting Started as 'Roberta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Christmas in Compton
Christmas in Compton
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 55 in Christmas in Compton as 'Abuta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of Ladies of the Church
Ladies of the Church
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 55 in Ladies of the Church
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Blessed and Cursed
Blessed and Cursed
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 53 in Blessed and Cursed as 'Lady Wright'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 2010
Poster of The Jennie Project
The Jennie Project
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 44 in The Jennie Project as 'Dr. Pamela Prentiss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2001
Poster of Deterrence
Deterrence
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 43 in Deterrence as 'Gayle Redford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2000
Poster of Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 43 in Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Hook'd Up
Hook'd Up
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 42 in Hook'd Up as 'Chantal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Jamaica Beat
Jamaica Beat
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 40 in Jamaica Beat as 'Sylvia Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Bogus
Bogus
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39 in Bogus as 'Ruth Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Lover's Knot
Lover's Knot
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39 in Lover's Knot as 'Charlotte'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 38 in White Man's Burden as 'Roberta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Witch Hunt
Witch Hunt
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 37 in Witch Hunt as 'Hypolita Kropotkin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1994
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 37 in The Flintstones as 'Mrs. Pyrite'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1994
Poster of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 36 in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as 'Florence Watson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1993
Poster of The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 35 in The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Miss Loretta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1992
Poster of Mistress
Mistress
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 35 in Mistress as 'Beverly Dumont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1992
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 34 in Voices That Care as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of To Sleep with Anger
To Sleep with Anger
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 33 in To Sleep with Anger as 'Linda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Skin Deep
Skin Deep
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 32 in Skin Deep as 'Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 32 in The Mighty Quinn as 'Lola Quinn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Oliver & Company
Oliver & Company
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 31 in Oliver & Company as 'Rita (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1988
Poster of Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies
Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 30 in Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies as 'Corelle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1987
Poster of Code Name: Foxfire
Code Name: Foxfire
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 28 in Code Name: Foxfire as 'Maggie Bryan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1985
Poster of The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 25 in The Neighborhood as 'Doris Campbell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 20 in A Piece of the Action as 'Barbara Hanley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1977

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Young Love
Young Love
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 66+ in Young Love as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 65+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 65+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of How We Roll
How We Roll
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 65+ in How We Roll as 'Loretta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 31 2022
Poster of Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 64+ in Abbott Elementary as 'Barbara Howard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 64+ in Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 64+ in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as 'Self - Contestant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of Motherland: Fort Salem
Motherland: Fort Salem
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 63+ in Motherland: Fort Salem as 'President Kelly Wade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 62+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 62+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 62+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show as 'Asia's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Fam
Fam
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 62+ in Fam as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2019
Poster of Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 60+ in Carpool Karaoke: The Series as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 08 2017
Poster of The Quad
The Quad
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 60+ in The Quad as 'Ula Pettiway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 2017
Poster of Call Me Madame: Backstage at 'Wicked' with Sheryl Lee Ralph
Call Me Madame: Backstage at 'Wicked' with Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 59+ in Call Me Madame: Backstage at 'Wicked' with Sheryl Lee Ralph as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 2016
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 59+ in MacGyver as 'Mama Colton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of One Mississippi
One Mississippi
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 59+ in One Mississippi as 'Felicia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 58+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 58+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 57+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 57+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Instant Mom
Instant Mom
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 56+ in Instant Mom as 'Maggie Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2013
Poster of Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 56+ in Ray Donovan as 'Claudette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of Smash
Smash
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 55+ in Smash as 'Cynthia Moore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 06 2012
Poster of 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 54+ in 2 Broke Girls as 'Genét'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Young Justice
Young Justice
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 53+ in Young Justice as 'Amanda Waller (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 26 2010
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 52+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 51+ in The Wendy Williams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 49+ in Hannah Montana as 'Clarice Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of Barbershop
Barbershop
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 48+ in Barbershop as 'Claire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 2005
Poster of Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 47+ in Justice League Unlimited as 'Cheetah (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 46+ in Las Vegas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 46+ in Whoopi as 'Florence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 44+ in Justice League as 'Cheetah (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of The Proud Family
The Proud Family
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 44+ in The Proud Family as 'Diana Parker (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Poster of The District
The District
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 43+ in The District as 'Lt. Dee Banks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Static Shock
Static Shock
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 43+ in Static Shock as 'Trina Jessup (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 42+ in The Parkers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 41+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 41+ in The Wild Thornberrys as 'Lioness #2 (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Zsa Zsa Goowhiggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39+ in 7th Heaven as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 39+ in Moesha as ', Dee Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 37+ in ER as 'Gloria Gallant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of George
George
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 36+ in George
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 05 1993
Poster of New Attitude
New Attitude
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 33+ in New Attitude as 'Vicki St. James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 08 1990
Poster of Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 33+ in Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1990
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 31+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 29+ in Designing Women as 'Etienne Toussant Bouvier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 29+ in L.A. Law as 'Renee Quintana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 28+ in Amazing Stories as 'show singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Code Name: Foxfire
Code Name: Foxfire
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 28+ in Code Name: Foxfire as 'Maggie 'The Cat' Bryan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1985
Poster of V
V
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 27+ in V as 'Glenna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 27+ in Hunter as 'Josie Clifford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 24+ in Falcon Crest as 'Mooshy Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of It's a Living
It's a Living
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 23+ in It's a Living as 'Ginger St. James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 1980
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 18+ in Wonder Woman as 'Bobbie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 18+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Sheryl Lee Ralph was 17+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974