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Vanessa Bell Calloway

Bio: Vanessa Bell Calloway is an American actress and dancer. She is known for her film roles as Princess Imani Izzi in the 1988 comedy Coming to America, as well as for her roles in What's Love Got to Do with It, The Inkwell, Crimson Tide, and Daylight
Born: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Vanessa Bell Calloway is 67 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of One of Them Days
One of Them Days
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 67 in One of Them Days as 'Mama Ruth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2025
Poster of Queens of Christmas
Queens of Christmas
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 67 in Queens of Christmas
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 67 in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch as 'Idella Landy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2024
Poster of Under the Boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 66 in Under the Boardwalk as 'Val (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2023
Poster of Black Girl, Erupted
Black Girl, Erupted
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 66 in Black Girl, Erupted as 'Dr. Rebecca Francis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2023
Poster of Mosquito
Mosquito
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 65 in Mosquito as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 2022
Poster of The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 65 in The Devil You Know as 'Della Cowans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of Starkeisha
Starkeisha
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 64 in Starkeisha as 'The Voice'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 07 2022
Poster of Baby
Baby
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 64 in Baby as 'Jackie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 2021
Poster of A Holiday Chance
A Holiday Chance
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 64 in A Holiday Chance as 'Sheryl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2021
Poster of Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 63 in Coming 2 America as 'Imani Izzi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2021
Poster of Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day
Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 63 in Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day as 'Ella'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 2021
Poster of Harriet
Harriet
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 62 in Harriet as 'Rit Ross'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of American Skin
American Skin
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 62 in American Skin as 'Bernice'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61 in Dragged Across Concrete as 'Jennifer Johns'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of Throwback Holiday
Throwback Holiday
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61 in Throwback Holiday as 'Mildred Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of Her Only Choice
Her Only Choice
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61 in Her Only Choice as 'Dr. Bailey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2018
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61 in Thriller as 'Mrs. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of Unbroken: Path to Redemption
Unbroken: Path to Redemption
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61 in Unbroken: Path to Redemption as 'Lila Burkholder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of Love, Once and Always
Love, Once and Always
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 60 in Love, Once and Always as 'Isabel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2018
Poster of Message From a Mistress
Message From a Mistress
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 60 in Message From a Mistress as 'Heather'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2017
Poster of The Preacher's Son
The Preacher's Son
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 59 in The Preacher's Son as 'Elena'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 2017
Poster of Southside with You
Southside with You
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 59 in Southside with You
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story
Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 59 in Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story as 'Josephine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 2016
Poster of The Bounce Back
The Bounce Back
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 58 in The Bounce Back as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 2016
Poster of To Hell and Back
To Hell and Back
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 57 in To Hell and Back
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2014
Poster of The Divorce
The Divorce
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 56 in The Divorce as 'Eva'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2014
Poster of Holla 2
Holla 2
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 56 in Holla 2 as 'Marion'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Between Sisters
Between Sisters
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 56 in Between Sisters as 'Lillian'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 2013
Poster of The Obama Effect
The Obama Effect
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 55 in The Obama Effect as 'Molly Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2012
Poster of A Beautiful Soul
A Beautiful Soul
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 55 in A Beautiful Soul as 'Guardian Angel'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2012
Poster of The Last Fall
The Last Fall
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 54 in The Last Fall
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of The Undershepherd
The Undershepherd
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 54 in The Undershepherd as 'Deaconess Carter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 2012
Poster of Good Hair
Good Hair
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 52 in Good Hair as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 51 in Lakeview Terrace as 'Aunt Dorrie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Stompin'
Stompin'
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 50 in Stompin' as 'Mrs. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 2007
Poster of Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 46 in Cheaper by the Dozen as 'Diana Philips'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2003
Poster of Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 46 in Love Don't Co$t a Thing as 'Vivian Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 45 in Biker Boyz as 'Anita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2003
Poster of The Red Sneakers
The Red Sneakers
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 44 in The Red Sneakers as 'Berniece'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 2002
Poster of All About You
All About You
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 44 in All About You
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 2001
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 44 in The Brothers as 'Dr. Thelma Woolridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Love Song
Love Song
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43 in Love Song as 'Evie Livingston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of A Private Affair
A Private Affair
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43 in A Private Affair as 'Nikka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 41 in Archibald the Rainbow Painter as 'Diana'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1998
Poster of The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 39 in The Cherokee Kid as 'Abby Holsopple'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1996
Poster of Daylight
Daylight
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 39 in Daylight as 'Grace Calloway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1996
Poster of America's Dream
America's Dream
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 38 in America's Dream as 'Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1996
Poster of Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 38 in Crimson Tide as 'Julia Hunter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1995
Poster of The Inkwell
The Inkwell
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 37 in The Inkwell as 'Francis Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1994
Poster of What's Love Got to Do with It
What's Love Got to Do with It
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 36 in What's Love Got to Do with It as 'Jackie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 35 in Bebe's Kids as 'Jamika (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1992
Poster of Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 35 in Stompin' at the Savoy as 'Dorothy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of Memphis
Memphis
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 34 in Memphis as 'Martha Kinship'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1992
Poster of Why Colors?
Why Colors?
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 34 in Why Colors?
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Polly: Comin' Home!
Polly: Comin' Home!
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 33 in Polly: Comin' Home! as 'Nancy Dodds'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Polly
Polly
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 32 in Polly as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of Death Spa
Death Spa
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 31 in Death Spa as 'Marci Hewitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1988
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 31 in Coming to America as 'Imani Izzi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of The Return of Desperado
The Return of Desperado
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 30 in The Return of Desperado as 'Molly Pickett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Number One with a Bullet
Number One with a Bullet
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 29 in Number One with a Bullet as 'Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987

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 The Vince Staples Show
The Vince Staples Show
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 66+ in The Vince Staples Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2024
Poster of Wicked City
Wicked City
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 65+ in Wicked City as 'Tabitha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 01 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 65+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Black Hamptons
The Black Hamptons
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 65+ in The Black Hamptons as 'Carolyn Britton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 2022
Poster of Kenan
Kenan
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 63+ in Kenan as 'Bobbi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2021
Poster of Unbelievable
Unbelievable
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 62+ in Unbelievable as 'Sarah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 62+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show as 'Kiley's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Black Monday
Black Monday
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61+ in Black Monday as 'Ruth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 2019
Poster of The Conners
The Conners
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 61+ in The Conners as 'Carrie Langham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 59+ in This Is Us as 'Edie, Edie (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 58+ in Saints & Sinners as 'Lady Ella Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 2016
Poster of Go On
Go On
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 55+ in Go On as 'Joyce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 08 2012
Poster of Let's Stay Together
Let's Stay Together
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 53+ in Let's Stay Together
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2011
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 53+ in Shameless as 'Carol Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 53+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Assistant District Attorney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Castle
Castle
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 51+ in Castle as 'Beryl Wickfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 49+ in Dexter as 'Crisis Counselor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 48+ in The Closer as 'Lynn Talmadge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 48+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Lucinda Gamble'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 47+ in Black in the 80s as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 46+ in Cold Case as 'Geraldine Watkins (1970)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of 10-8: Officers on Duty
10-8: Officers on Duty
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 46+ in 10-8: Officers on Duty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 46+ in Joan of Arcadia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 46+ in NCIS as 'Sally Hammond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 45+ in CSI: Miami as 'Tonya Washington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of One on One
One on One
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 44+ in One on One as 'Michelle McCall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of The Division
The Division
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43+ in The Division
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43+ in Boston Public as 'Mrs. Michelle Ronning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of The District
The District
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43+ in The District as 'Gwen Hendrix'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Judge Himmel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 43+ in Strong Medicine as 'Melanie Rhodes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 42+ in The Parkers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of The Temptations
The Temptations
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 41+ in The Temptations as 'Johnnie Mae Matthews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Prey
Prey
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 40+ in Prey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 40+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Orleans
Orleans
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 39+ in Orleans as 'Rosalee Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 1997
Poster of Malcolm & Eddie
Malcolm & Eddie
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 39+ in Malcolm & Eddie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 38+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Under One Roof
Under One Roof
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 37+ in Under One Roof as 'Maggie Langston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 37+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Princess Katusha (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 37+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Debra Willis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 36+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Mrs. Calender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The Sinbad Show
The Sinbad Show
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 36+ in The Sinbad Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Where I Live
Where I Live
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 35+ in Where I Live
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 1993
Poster of Rhythm & Blues
Rhythm & Blues
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 35+ in Rhythm & Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1992
Poster of The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage
The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 34+ in The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage
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Sun, Mar 31 1991
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 33+ in Dream On as 'Jeanette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 31+ in China Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 30+ in A Different World as 'Lily Connors, Danielle Vinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 29+ in L.A. Law as 'Robyn Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 28+ in The Colbys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of 227
227
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 28+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 24+ in Falcon Crest as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Vanessa Bell Calloway was 24+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981