Sheryl Lee Ralph
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).
| Average career score: | 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Metascore: | The Mighty Quinn | |
| Lowest Metascore: | Just Getting Started | |
- By date
- By user score
| Title: | Year: | Credit: | User score: |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Comeback Trail | Feb 21, 2025 | Bess Jones | tbd |
| The Young Wife | May 31, 2024 | Cast | tbd |
| Step Sisters | Jan 19, 2018 | Yvonne Bishop / Yvonne Bishop | 6.1 |
| Just Getting Started | Dec 8, 2017 | Cast / Cast / Lana / Lana / Roberta / Roberta / Roberta / Roberta | tbd |
| Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel | Dec 7, 2001 | Nurse | tbd |
| Deterrence | Mar 10, 2000 | Gayle Redford / Gayle Redford | tbd |
| Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Dec 10, 1993 | Florence Watson / Florence Watson / Florence Watson | tbd |
| The Distinguished Gentleman | Dec 4, 1992 | Miss Loretta | 7.2 |
| Mistress | Jul 24, 1992 | Beverly Dumont | tbd |
| The Mighty Quinn | Feb 17, 1989 | Lola Quinn | tbd |
| Oliver & Company | Nov 18, 1988 | Rita | 7.1 |
