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Sheryl Lee Ralph

age 69 · born December 30, 1956 in Waterbury

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Sheryl Lee Ralph’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 94

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As herself: 38 appearances

documentaries, talk shows, award shows

Filmography: TMDB.

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Who is Sheryl Lee Ralph?

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. Since 2021, she has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award.

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Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
December 30, 1956 (age 69)
Place of birth
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph’s career in numbers

roles: 41 films and 53 series
94
TV episodes
500
years behind the camera, since 1974
52
top-rated series: “Young Justice” (TMDB)
8.4

Genres of her features

  • comedy49%
  • drama41%
  • tv movie29%
  • romance24%
  • fantasy12%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 41 features. One film can have several genres.

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Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Sheryl Lee Ralph

How old is Sheryl Lee Ralph?

69 years old. She was born on December 30, 1956 in Waterbury.

What has Sheryl Lee Ralph been in?

Among others: “The Flintstones”, “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit”, and “2 Broke Girls”.

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