Sheryl Lee Ralph

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location = Waterbury, Connecticut,
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spouse = Vincent Hughes (2005-present)
Eric Maurice (1990-2001)
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notable role = Deena Jones in "Dreamgirls" (Broadway)
Ginger St. James in "It's a Living"
Lola Quinn in "The Mighty Quinn"
Dee Mitchell in "Moesha"
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Sheryl Lee Ralph (born on December 30, 1956, in Waterbury, Connecticut) is a Tony Award-nominated American actress and singer.

Biography

Ralph graduated from high school at age 16. She graduated from Rutgers University at age 19 in 1975. She missed her graduation to tape a Skippy Peanut Butter commercial. Many years later, she served as the commencement speaker at Rutgers for the Class of 2003. She appeared recently on an episode of Clean House with her two children Etienne and Ivy- Victoria aka "Coco" (named after Ralph's mother). In July of 2004, Ralph was inducted as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the 47th National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. In May of 2008, Ralph was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Tougaloo College after giving the commencement address.

Ralph was recently featured with son, Etienne on MTV's My Super Sweet 16.

Filmography

*"A Piece of the Action" (1977)
*"Oliver & Company" (1988) (voice)
*"The Mighty Quinn" (1989)Sister Act II: Back In The Habit (1993)
*"White Man's Burden" (1995)
*"Lover's Knot" (1996)
*"Bogus" (1996)
*"Jamaica Beat" (1997)
*"Secrets" (1998) (short subject) (also director and producer)
*"Unconditional Love" (1999)
*"Personals" (1999)
*"Deterrence" (1999)
*"Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel" (2000)
*"Baby of the Family" (2002)Upcoming:
*"Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age" (2007) (documentary)

Television Work

*"Good Times" (1978) - J.J and the Plumber's Helper.
*"Wonder Woman" (1979)
*"The Neighborhood" (1982)
*"Search for Tomorrow" (cast member from 1983-1984)
*"Code Name: Foxfire" (1985) (canceled after a few episodes)
*"Pros & Cons" (1986)
*"It's a Living" (cast member from 1986-1989)
*"Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies" (1987)
*"New Attitude" (1990) (canceled after a few episodes)
*"The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw" (1991)
*"Designing Women" (cast member from 1992-1993)
*"George" (1993) (canceled after a few episodes)
*"Witch Hunt" (1994)
*"Moesha" (cast member from 1996-2001)
*"The Jennie Project" (2001)
*"Justice League" (2001) - Cheetah
*"Da Kink in My Hair" (2004)
*"" (2005)
*"Flavor of Love 3" (2008) - Guest Star
*"My Super Sweet 16" (2008)
*"Hannah Montana" (2008)

tage Work

*"Reggae" (1980)
*"Dreamgirls" (1981)
*"Thoroughly Modern Millie" (2002)

Discography

*"In The Evening" (1984)
*"You're So Romantic" (1985)
*"Evolution" (1998)
*"In The Evening" (various Remixes throughout 2000 - 2006)

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