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Heather Headley

ActorBorn October 5, 1974 (51 years)
Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

Known For

  • Sweet Magnolias
  • Respect

Heather Headley Filmography

2021
Respect · as Clara Ward
2020
Sweet Magnolias (TV Series) · as Helen Decatur
2018
2017
She's Gotta Have It (TV Series) · as Dr. Jamison
2015
The Lion Guard (TV Series) · as Fikiri
2015
Chicago Med (TV Series) · as Gwen Garrett
2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights · as Rosa Negra Singer
2001
Elmo's Magic Cookbook · as Pocket Queen
1997
The Lion King · as Nala
1994
1992

2025
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2020
2020
Stars In The House (TV Series) · as Self
2019
Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
2016
The 70th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Performer
2010
Show People with Paul Wontorek (TV Series) · as Self
2009
2009
2007
2006
2004
2004
Breakin' All the Rules · as Self (singer)
2004
Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self
2003
2003
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self
2003
2003
2003
2002
2002
Essence Awards · as Self - Performer
2001
The 55th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter
2000
The 54th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self
1989
National Memorial Day Concert (TV Series) · as Self - Performer
1987
Showtime at the Apollo (TV Series) · as Self
1976
Working in the Theatre (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Soul Train (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self

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