SHERYL LEE RALPH
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 30, 1956
Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
Joan Kranden (voice)
2026·
Imperfect WomenConstance
2025·
Weather HuntersMs. Joyce (voice)
Ms. Blinker (voice)
2023·
Young LoveAdditional Voices (voice)
Self - Guest, Self
2022·
How We RollLoretta
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
Self - Contestant
2021·
Abbott ElementaryBarbara Howard
President Kelly Wade
Self, Self - Guest
Asia's Mother
2019·
FamRose
2018·
UncensoredSelf
2017·
The QuadUla Pettiway
2016·
MacGyverMama Colton
Self
Self - Guest
Ms. Dumont
Self
Self
Carolyn
2013·
Ray DonovanClaudette
2013·
Instant MomMaggie Turner
2012·
SmashCynthia Moore
2011·
2 Broke GirlsGenét
2010·
Young JusticeAmanda Waller (voice)
2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
2006·
Hannah MontanaClarice Johnson
Barbara Howard
2005·
BarbershopClaire
Cheetah (voice)
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
2003·
WhoopiFlorence
2001·
The Proud FamilyDiana Parker (voice)
2001·
Justice LeagueCheetah (voice)
1998·
Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
1996·
7th HeavenNurse
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Self
Zsa Zsa Goowhiggie
1994·
ERGloria Gallant
1993·
George1992·
Vicki!Self
1990·
New AttitudeVicki St. James
Self - Guest
1986·
WordplaySelf - Celebrity Panelist
1985·
Amazing Storiesshow singer
1985·
Code Name: FoxfireMaggie 'The Cat' Bryan, Maggie Bryan
1984·
HunterJosie Clifford
1980·
It's a LivingGinger St. James
1975·
Wonder WomanBobbie
Self - Presenter
1949·
The Emmy AwardsSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
TBA·
OctetPaula
Self
Hazel Scott (voice)
2025·
RickyJoanne
2024·
The Real Red TailsSelf - Narrator (voice)
2024·
The Fabulous FourKitty
2023·
Commitment to LifeSelf (archive footage)
Self - Host
2023·
The Young WifeAngelique
Self
Self
Ruthie Sampson
Ms. Nelson
2020·
Fashionably YoursJanet
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2019·
Christmas HotelMarnie
2018·
Forbidden2018·
Step SistersYvonne Bishop
Mrs. Wright
2017·
Just Getting StartedRoberta
Nadine
2016·
One MississippiFelicia
2012·
Ladies of the Church2012·
Christmas in ComptonAbuta
2010·
Blessed and CursedLady Wright
2003·
Las VegasJanet Ellis
2001·
The Jennie ProjectDr. Pamela Prentiss
2000·
Static ShockTrina Jessup (voice)
2000·
The DistrictDee Banks
Nurse
2000·
DeterrenceGayle Redford
1999·
The Parkers1999·
Hook'd UpChantal
1998·
The Wild ThornberrysLioness #2 (voice)
1997·
Jamaica BeatSylvia Jones
1996·
MoeshaDee Mitchell
1996·
Lover's KnotCharlotte
1996·
BogusRuth Clark
1995·
White Man's BurdenRoberta
1994·
The FlintstonesMrs. Pyrite
1994·
Witch HuntHypolita Kropotkin
Florence Watson
1992·
MistressBeverly Dumont
Miss Loretta
Miss Rosalee
1991·
Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
1990·
To Sleep with AngerLinda
1989·
The Mighty QuinnLola Quinn
1989·
Skin DeepReceptionist
1988·
Oliver & CompanyRita (voice)
Self
Corelle
1986·
L.A. LawRenee Quintana
1986·
Designing WomenEtienne Toussant Bouvier
1984·
VGlenna
1982·
The NeighborhoodDoris Campbell
1981·
Falcon CrestMooshy Tucker
Barbara Hanley
1975·
The Jeffersons1974·
Good TimesProduction
TBA·
OctetSongs
Producer
2024·
The Fabulous FourExecutive Producer
1999·
The ParkersDirector
1990·
New AttitudeTheme Song Performance