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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Born: 1957 in Long Island, New York
Occupation: Actor
Active: '80s-2000s
Major Genres: Comedy, Drama
Career Highlights: To Sleep with Anger, Witch Hunt, Deterrence
First Major Screen Credit: To Sleep with Anger (1990)
9 Videos for Sheryl Lee Ralph
Deterrence (2000) The Flintstones (1994) Skin Deep (1989)
Bogus (1996) Mistress (1992) The Mighty Quinn (1989)
White Man's Burden (1995) To Sleep with Anger (1990) Codename: Foxfire (1985)
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Biography:

Though primarily a star of Broadway musicals, Sheryl Lee Ralph actually launched her career in the Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby feature film A Piece of the Action (1977). The beautiful African-American singer/dancer made her Great White Way debut in the musical Reggae (1980).

On stage, Ralph is most famous for her Tony-nominated portrayal of Deena Jones in the popular show Dreamgirls (1981). In 1978, Ralph made her television debut on The Kroft Komedy Hour. She has subsequently co-starred in a few series, including NBC's short-lived Foxfire (1985) and ABC's New Attitude (1990).

Fans of the sitcom Designing Women will recognize Ralph for her over-the-top portrayal of Meschach Taylor's ex-Vegas showgirl wife Etienne Toussiant Bouvier. Her other films include The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) and Bogus (1996). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide.