Loretta Devine

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Acting

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11.578

Gender

Female

Birthday

21-Aug-1949

Age

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

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Loretta Devine

Biography

Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress, singer and voice actor. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, the long-suffering Gloria Matthews in the film Waiting to Exhale, and her recurring role as Adele Webber on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Loretta Devine, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Brett Gelman's Dinner in America Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016) Character: Herself
Brett Gelman invites four African-American panelists to discuss racism in the United States.
Funny Valentines Funny Valentines (1999) Character: Dearie B.
A woman returns to her home town to sort out her troubled marriage and finds new happiness in the rekindling of a broken friendship with her cousin.
Will Will (1981) Character: N/A
A girls’ basketball coach is fighting through a heroin addiction while mentoring a 12-year-old street kid adopted by Will and his wife.
Back to School Mom Back to School Mom (2015) Character: Meghan Graham
Mary Thomas, a free-spirited musician, has spent the past two decades traveling the world, but at age 41 she decides to go back to college and finish her degree so that, for once, she can finally finish something she started. Back at her old university, she becomes close friends with her popular and charming "peer tutor" -- only to learn that he is actually the son she gave up 20 years earlier.
For the Love of Ruth For the Love of Ruth (2015) Character: Naomi
Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.
Bull Street Bull Street (2024) Character: Mrs. Big-Gal
A woman faces the battle of her life when her estranged father's family tries to evict her and her grandmother from the only home she has ever known.
Caged Fear Caged Fear (1991) Character: Judy
After a jewelry theft Tommy Lane can hardly free. His girlfriend Kristen has less luck and is arrested. She's sentenced to jail in an ill-reputed female prison in Oklahoma. Tommy doesn't let her down; he manages to get into the prison - on the other side of the bars - to force the ruthless director to let her go.
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) Character: Self
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
Postmarked Postmarked (2019) Character: Hattie
One summer afternoon, a ten-year-old boy finds a forgotten trove of postcards. To solve their mystery, he journeys to their postmarked city in search of the person who sent them.
Lost & Found in Cleveland Lost & Found in Cleveland (2024) Character: Joy Morris
A new American fable about the post-Industrial American Dream in the Industrial Midwest – a slice-of-life depiction over a 24-hour period that follows the personal odysseys of five very different people, whose lives intertwine when America's favorite televised antiques appraisal show comes to their city.
No Regrets No Regrets (2016) Character: Ms. Carey
This film is a romantic comedy about a stewardess (Calhoun), who after 12 years of dating (Joseph) as college sweethearts (along with several marriage proposals in between), meets a business man going through a divorce (White) on one of her job layovers. As expected, sparks fire and unexpectedly a traumatic past is revealed, and the couples lives are changed.
Don King: Only in America Don King: Only in America (1997) Character: Connie Harper
A cinematic portrait of the famous fight promoter and boxing manager.
Dirty Laundry Dirty Laundry (2006) Character: Evelyn
After ten years, Sheldon returns from New York City to Paris, Georgia. His mother Evelyn, a laundress who is stubborn, ornery, opinionated, mean-spirited, insulting, and inflexible, has sent a ten-year-old boy who says he's Sheldon's son up to see Sheldon. Sheldon comes home to straighten things out. Old arguments flare up - between mother and son and between brothers. Sheldon wants no part of fatherhood or family. Then, someone else from New York shows up at Evelyn's door, bringing a new set of challenges. Will this family ever stop airing its dirty laundry? And what of Sheldon: where is his pride? Can he, in the words of James Baldwin, go where his blood beats and live the life he has?
Lover Girl Lover Girl (1997) Character: Leticia / 'Coco'
Jake is a 16-year-old girl whose mother left her. She finds her older sister Darlene in L.A., but Darlene turns her away. Darlene's neighbor Marci takes pity on Jake, allowing her to stay over. When Jake discovers that Marci is a manager in a massage parlor, she convinces Marci to hire her.
A Very Larry Christmas A Very Larry Christmas (2013) Character: Mrs. Claus
Larry is a good natured guy with a spotty work history. Santa picks Larry to fill in when he breaks his leg. Larry`s old boss and Santa`s PR assistant doubt Larry and his ability. Even Larry has misgivings but Santa and Larry`s dad believe Larry`s Christmas spirit and good heart will save the day.
Urban Legacy: The Story Behind Urban Legend Urban Legacy: The Story Behind Urban Legend (2018) Character: Self
This two and a half hour documentary takes a look at the making of the 1998 horror film Urban Legend.
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (2009) Character: Self
In the 1980s we got our MTV but seemed to have lost much of the musical film in the process. But the genre is resilient. A handful of masterpieces along with a few cult classics emerged from this decade. In the 1990s the Hollywood musical was largely animated, rather than live action. However, television had a surprising number of musical offerings, including “Gypsy” with Bette Midler and “Annie” which launched director Rob Marshall. In the 2000s musicals came back starting with “Moulin Rouge” and carrying on with “Chicago,” “Dreamgirls” and “Hairspray.” There are movies based on Broadway triumphs and once again there are teens singing and dancing.
The Colored Museum The Colored Museum (1991) Character: Janine
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
Politics of Love Politics of Love (2011) Character: Shirlee Gupta
Politics makes strange bedfellows, but never stranger than when a sexy, savvy, African-American conservative Republican reluctantly falls for his Democratic counterpart: a beautiful Indian-American Obama campaign volunteer. Sparks fly, tempers flare, heads turn, and romance blossoms for this mismatched pair of lovers in the frantic and intoxicating days leading up to Election Day. Can the politics of love conquer all?
The Doc McStuffins Christmas Special The Doc McStuffins Christmas Special (2018) Character: Hallie (voice)
When there are no presents under the tree, Doc suspects there's something wrong at the North Pole and time travels to figure out what went wrong and save Christmas!
Saving Westbrook High Saving Westbrook High (2013) Character: Doris
A diverse community, an ambitious newly-appointed principal and a handful of committed teachers come together to save a once popular suburban school in danger of closing.
The American Clock The American Clock (1993) Character: N/A
Moe, Rose and Lee Baumler are members of an upper class family who find the world completely changed when they lose everything in the stock market crash of 1929. Lee, a college-age young man, who now faces no possibility of entering college, decides to go on the road to see what is happening to the rest of the country.
Broadway: The Next Generation Broadway: The Next Generation (2017) Character: Self
A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.
Doc McStuffins: Cuddle Me Lambie Doc McStuffins: Cuddle Me Lambie (2015) Character: Hallie (voice) (archive footage)
No one gives better cuddles than Doc's warm and fuzzy best friend! She's a princess and a ballerina, and she's always there for toys that need an extra helping of tender loving care. Just say three little words: "CUDDLE ME LAMBIE." Join Doc and the whole gang as they laugh, play and have a ball fixing boo-boos and discovering great ways to stay happy and healthy. Celebrate the power of true friendship as new, sparkly heart toy Val shows Lambie there's plenty of love to go around. Meet Donny and Alma's monster creation Charlie - who turns out to be very sweet and not so scary after all. Then, see how Lambie gets out of a super-sticky jam! Bursting with five song-filled episodes and cuddles galore, this "hug-stravaganza" is magical fun your little one will adore!
Love Kills Love Kills (1999) Character: Sylvia Finkelstein
A masseur gets mixed up in the family plots at the mansion of a recently deceased Beverly Hills millionaire.
Best Actress Best Actress (2000) Character: Connie Travers
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.
Anna to the Infinite Power Anna to the Infinite Power (1983) Character: Mrs. Benson
Anna Hart was always an odd child, a genius, a shoplifter, desperately afraid of flickering lights, with strange prophetic dreams. Simultaneously, several strange things begin to happen. A strange, mysterious neighbor, by the name of MacKayla moves in next door to the Harts. And, most frightening of all, Anna sees her exact double on the television one night. As her investigation of the other Anna, Anna Smithson, progresses, she begins to learn the truth. The truth about a woman named Anna Zimmerman that has been dead for twenty years, and most importantly, the truth about herself
Always and Forever Always and Forever (2020) Character: Elda
After a tragedy reunites Nicole with her childhood friends, they each find themselves in danger, targets of a deranged stalker. Nicole knows this can't be a coincidence. The secrets of their past are coming back to haunt them.
I Am Sam I Am Sam (2001) Character: Margaret Calgrove
Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
Dreamgirls Dreamgirls (2006) Character: Jazz Singer
A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
The Starling The Starling (2021) Character: Velma
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
Christmas Déjà Vu Christmas Déjà Vu (2021) Character: Crystal
A Christmas angel grants a wish to a Christmas hater, to have her life as a singer.
A Family Reunion Christmas A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Character: Amelia 'M'Dear' McKellan
M'Dear and her sisters struggle to keep their singing act together before a church Christmas pageant while Grandpa teaches the kids a valuable lesson.
In the Hive In the Hive (2012) Character: Mrs. Inez
Sixteen-year-old Xtra Keys hopes to raise his son better than his boozy, razor-edged mother raised him, and he just might get his wish when he's thrust into an unorthodox alternative school full of underprivileged boys.
You're Not You You're Not You (2014) Character: Marilyn
A drama centered on a classical pianist who has been diagnosed with ALS and the brash college student who becomes her caregiver.
Down in the Delta Down in the Delta (1998) Character: Zenia
A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.
Hoodlum Hoodlum (1997) Character: Pigfoot Mary
In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
Chapter & Verse Chapter & Verse (2017) Character: Miss Maddy
Upon his return from serving a ten-year sentence in prison, reformed gang leader, S. Lance Ingram, struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Unable to use the technological skills he acquired in jail, Lance is forced to accept a position delivering meals for a local food bank. It is here that he befriends Ms. Maddy, 75, a past beauty with a irreverent and hardened shell to whom he delivers dinners. Through her, Lance finds hope, relearning the joys of life and living despite the outwardly bedeviled society in which they find themselves.
Kingdom Come Kingdom Come (2001) Character: Marguerite Slocumb
When her husband keels over from a stroke, Raynelle Slocumb calls the entire clan together to remember their dearly departed. Family tensions reach a comedic boil as the wildly dysfunctional Slocumbs squabble and fight their way to the funeral.
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019) Character: Self
Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, this is the untold history of black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre.
Doc McStuffins: The Doc Is 10! Doc McStuffins: The Doc Is 10! (2022) Character: Hallie (voice)
Doc McStuffins gets help from her friends and fans to make this her best birthday ever!
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2010) Character: Miss Roberts
Brad has committed murder and barricaded himself inside his house. With the help of his friends and neighbours, the cops piece together the strange tale of how this nice young man arrived at such a dark place.
A Snowy Day in Oakland A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023) Character: Jeanette
A Snowy Day in Oakland - A magical urban tale about a beautiful psychologist from San Francisco who decides to end a stalled romance with her longtime, high-profile, psychiatrist, boyfriend/business partner. She moves on with her life by opening her own private practice in a vacant, street-front office space in the middle of a small, commercial block located across the bay in Oakland, turning the predominately African-American and psychologically ignored neighborhood on its emotional ear.
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers (1988) Character: Diane
Two dippy roommates, struggling musicians Lolly and Hattie, are asked by a drug-dealing friend-of-a-friend, Diane, to baby-sit a bag containing nearly a million dollars while she scoots out of town in order to avoid trouble. Once the money is in their possession, however, temptation proves too much for them.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022) Character: Irene (voice)
A new school year, his brother Rodrick teases him over and over and over and over again. Will Greg manage to get along with him? Or will a secret ruin everything?
Livin' Large! Livin' Large! (1991) Character: Nadine Biggs
A young black reporter begins to lose his identity.
Christmas in Harmony Christmas in Harmony (2021) Character: Mama
Harmony is tricked into auditioning for the Holiday Chorus — directed by an ex-boyfriend. By Christmas Eve, they could be harmonizing in the key of love.
Caged No More Caged No More (2016) Character: Aggie
Aggie, A 67 year-old Black Cajun, has just stepped into her worst nightmare. Her two granddaughters have disappeared, and the only clue she possesses is a forgotten laptop. Aware she only has a short window of time, she feels helpless to save them as her money and influence are scarce. Desperate to get her girls back, Aggie risks everything to cross paths with Richard and Lottie DuMonde, two of the wealthiest and most connected people in New Orleans. Certainly, once they hear her story, they will help. But what Aggie doesn't foresee is the dark world she's about to step into, or the dangers accompanying the rescue needed to bring her girls home.
Amos & Andrew Amos & Andrew (1993) Character: Ula
When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal.
Parent Trap III Parent Trap III (1989) Character: Thelma
When Jeff plans to marry again, his triplet daughters Megan, Lisa and Jessie try to bring him together with Susan.
Death at a Funeral Death at a Funeral (2010) Character: Cynthia
Aaron's father's funeral is today at the family home, and everything goes wrong: the funeral home delivers the wrong body, his cousin accidentally drugs her fiancé, and Aaron's successful younger brother, Ryan, flies in from New York, broke but arrogant. To top it all off, a mysterious stranger wants a word with Aaron.
Khumba Khumba (2013) Character: Mama V (voice)
A half-striped zebra is blamed for the drought and leaves his herd in search of his missing stripes. He is joined on his quest by an overprotective wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich; they defeat the tyrannical leopard and save his herd.
Comeback Dad Comeback Dad (2014) Character: Malinda
A man tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Norm of the North Norm of the North (2016) Character: Tamecia (voice)
Polar bear Norm and his three Arctic lemming buddies are forced out into the world once their icy home begins melting and breaking apart. Landing in New York, Norm begins life anew as a performing corporate mascot, only to discover that his new employers are directly responsible for the destruction of his polar home.
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs (2002) Character: N/A
Book of Love delivers humor along with the mysteries of unrequited love and relationships gone bad. The film's story line focuses on three men living, dating and loving in Los Angeles in the 90's. They struggle with heartbreak and insecurity as a result of failed relationships. The three characters’ stories unfold through sessions with their therapist – sessions that are often as comedic as they are insightful.
All I Didn't Want for Christmas All I Didn't Want for Christmas (2022) Character: Lorraine
Emily Harris is not doing great. In a desperate attempt to improve her life and make this Christmas not totally suck, Emily writes a letter to Santa. Fortunately, and unfortunately, her wine-soaked wishes start coming true.
Welcome to Me Welcome to Me (2014) Character: Barb Vaughn
A year in the life of Alice Klieg, a woman with Borderline personality disorder who wins the Mega Millions lottery, quits her meds and buys her own talk show.
Class Act Class Act (1992) Character: Blade's Mom
Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is juvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of likes the attention from being thought of as a real bad dude, if only the school bully would stop trying to rough him up. And Blade definitely likes being thought of as important instead of as trouble.
Grandma's House Grandma's House (2016) Character: N/A
Based upon the true story of Kimberley T. Zulkowski's Grandmother, Margie Ree Harris. "Grandma's House" gives a compelling insight into how the Executive Producer's life changed when she moved into her Grandmother's home, and their generations became one under the same roof. Chock-full of passion, Faith, and Family, the Film demonstrates the trials and tribulations she faced living with a Grandparent who stood as an inner-city Matriarch and Pillar of Strength to selflessly serve her Family, and surrounding community.
Little Nikita Little Nikita (1988) Character: Verna McLaughlin
Roy Parmenter is an FBI agent in San Diego; 20 years ago his partner was killed by a Soviet spy, nicknamed Scuba, still at large. Scuba is now trying to extort the Soviets; to prove he's serious, he's killing their agents one by one, including "sleepers," agents under deep cover awaiting orders. Roy interviews a high school lad, Jeff Grant, an applicant to the Air Force Academy. In a routine background check, Roy discovers that Jeff's parents are sleepers. He must see if Jeff is also a spy, confront the parents yet protect them, and catch his nemesis. Meanwhile, the Soviets have sent their own spy-catcher, the loner Karpov, to reel in Scuba. Alliances shift; it's cat and mouse.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011) Character: Delta (voice)
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Spell Spell (2020) Character: Eloise
A father survives a plane crash in rural Appalachia, but becomes suspicious of the elderly couple who take him in to nurse him back to health with the ancient remedies.
Naked Naked (2017) Character: Carol
Following a wild night out with his best man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forced to relive the morning over and over again.
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) Character: Ms. Thomson
A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.
Madea's Big Happy Family Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) Character: Shirley
When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too preoccupied with their own troubled lives to pay attention to their mother. It is up to Madea, with the help of rowdy Aunt Bam, to bring the clan together and help Shirley deal with her crisis.
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996) Character: Miss Mary
A dramatization of the life of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (Don Cheadle), with a lot of factual based occurrences. A reformed junkie returns from prison to clean up his act and devote the rest of his life to the young kids of Harlem. 1996 was the 25th anniversary of the first tournament named after him.
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) Character: Addie Collins
In the Lifetime® movie, THE FANTASIA BARRINO STORY: LIFE IS NOT A FAIRYTALE, a single teenage mother overcomes all odds - sexual abuse, poverty and illiteracy - by relying on her spectacular singing voice. She ultimately gains national prominence as the winner of a hit talent show. Fantasia Barrino plays herself in this modern true Cinderella story. Also starring Loretta Devine, Kadeem Hardison and Viola Davis.
The Breaks The Breaks (1999) Character: Floria
Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and would-be girlfriend that he's not a screw-up, he sets out to do one thing right (get some milk) and even that proves to be a challenge! Hilarious encounters with racist red-neck cops, local gangsters and 'flamboyant' pawn shop owners ensue, and along the way Derek shows that he can actually do things for others and maybe even get his own life together.
Clover Clover (1997) Character: Everleen
Sara marries Gaten a single father who is African-American. Not long after they're married Gaten dies. So Sara has to take care of Gaten's daughter, Clover. Problem is she and Clover have not exactly bonded and several of Gaten's friends and relatives object to her being Clover's guardian.
Queen Bees Queen Bees (2021) Character: Sally
Helen is an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school – full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she initially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan.
Waiting to Exhale Waiting to Exhale (1995) Character: Gloria
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
Freedom Song Freedom Song (2000) Character: Evelyn Walker
Freedom Song is a made-for-TV film based on true stories of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1960s. It tells the story of the struggle of African Americans to register to vote in the fictional town of Quinlan. In the midst of the Freedom Summer, a group of high school students in the small town are eager to make grassroots changes in their own community. The young activists meet resistance not only from white southerners, but from their parents, who have experienced firsthand the violence that can result from speaking out. As high school students band together with the support of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, they make strides in registering African-American voters and gaining awareness for their cause.
King's Ransom King's Ransom (2005) Character: Miss Gladys
Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.
Woman Thou Art Loosed Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004) Character: Cassey Jordan
An adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes' self-help novel, chronciling a woman's struggle to come to terms with her legacy of abuse, addiction and poverty.
The Preacher's Wife The Preacher's Wife (1996) Character: Beverly
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.
Jumping the Broom Jumping the Broom (2011) Character: Mrs. Taylor
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
The Sound and the Fury The Sound and the Fury (2015) Character: Dilsey
A look at the trials and tribulations of The Compson siblings, living in the deep south during the early part of the 20th century.
This Christmas This Christmas (2007) Character: Shirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield
This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
Tempted by Love Tempted by Love (2024) Character: Miss Mimi
Ava, a renowned chef from Europe, rushes to South Carolina when her aunt suffers a fall. Luke, her younger driver, sparks an unexpected connection as they bond over their shared passions, leaving Ava to decide between love and her career.
Cougar Club Cougar Club (2007) Character: Dolly
When Spence and Hogan graduate from college, life is bleak. They have to work for heinous divorce lawyers that torture them. Spence has a girlfriend from hell and Hogan just wants to start his life already. As luck would have it, our two young men are presented with an opportunity, they develop a club of young men devoted to the older woman, the "Cougar" if you will.
Urban Legends: Final Cut Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) Character: Reese
The making of a horror movie takes on a terrifying reality for students at the most prestigious film school in the country. At Alpine University, someone is determined to win the best film award at any cost - even if it means eliminating the competition. No one is safe and everyone is a suspect.
Stanley & Iris Stanley & Iris (1990) Character: Bertha
An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.
Jingle Belle Jingle Belle (2018) Character: Emory Simons
Every year, Isabelle (Tatyana Ali) and her high school sweetheart Mike (Cornelius Smith Jr.), rocked their small town’s annual Christmas Eve Pageant with a sweet Christmas duet. But after graduation, Isabelle left to study at Juillard in New York – leaving Mike behind. Years later, when Isabelle returns to her hometown to write music for the annual Christmas Eve Pageant, she is shocked to learn that Mike is the one directing the show. Can Isabelle and Mike put the past behind them and reunite on stage for another show-stopping duet?
A Sweet Christmas Romance A Sweet Christmas Romance (2019) Character: Loretta
When food stylist Holly returns home for Christmas, she learns that the elderly owner of her favorite childhood bakery is retiring and has started a contest to give the bakery away to whoever can recreate her famous 12 Days of Christmas recipes. When a local baker also enters the contest, the two adversaries end up cooking up something special together for the holidays.
Lottery Ticket Lottery Ticket (2010) Character: Grandma
Kevin Carson is a young man living in the projects who has to survive a three-day weekend after his opportunistic neighbors find out he's holding a winning lottery ticket worth $370 million
Punks Punks (2000) Character: Health Counselor
The life and times of a group of twentysomething black gay men living in West Hollywood.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) Character: Delta (voice)
A pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe who, while on vacation in Mexico with her owner Viv's niece, Rachel, gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home before she is caught by a dognapper who wants to ransom her.
First Sunday First Sunday (2008) Character: Sister Doris
Durell and LeeJohn are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. When told they have one week to pay a $17,000 debt or Durell will lose his son, they come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Instead, they end up spending the night in the presence of the Lord and are forced to deal with much more than they bargained for.
Urban Legend Urban Legend (1998) Character: Reese Wilson
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
Doc Mcstuffins: A Little Cuddle Goes A Long Way Doc Mcstuffins: A Little Cuddle Goes A Long Way (2014) Character: Hallie
When your favorite toys need fixing, count on the best toy fixerupper in town - Doc McStuffins - to lend a hand and a hug! Join Doc, Lambie, Stuffy and the whole crew for two hours of songfilled fun. Splash around with noble knight, Sir Kirby, as his icky-sticky armor turns sparkly-shiny after a super-fun bubble bath; jump for joy along with Kiko, Doc's amazing new action toy from Japan; whirl and twirl with dancing doll Bella Ballerina, and so much more! Remember, everyone gets boo-boos sometimes, but when it comes to feeling better, A Little Cuddle Goes A Long Way! Volume 3 - DVD/Bluray
Spring Breakdown Spring Breakdown (2009) Character: Dr. Marguerite
Three women in their thirties head to a popular Spring Break destination and try to relive the Spring Break they never had.
Mack & Rita Mack & Rita (2022) Character: Sharon
A 30-year-old spends a wild weekend in Palm Springs and wakes up to find she has magically transformed into her 70-year-old self.
Behind the Movement Behind the Movement (2018) Character: Jo Ann Robinson
Behind the Movement is a unique and fast-paced retelling of how Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat launched the history-making Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What Women Want What Women Want (2000) Character: Flo
Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.
For Colored Girls For Colored Girls (2010) Character: Juanita / Green
About existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) Character: Ruby Dandridge
An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.
The Price of Kissing The Price of Kissing (1997) Character: Jackee
Pauley Perrette plays Renee, a young woman discovering her own meaning of love. From childhood memories of her mother to her own experiences as a young woman, she struggles to find answers to life's greatest mystery. From a recommendation of a friend, she becomes the doorman at a local club. There she meets several friends who help her on her journey of discovery. Who will be there when it rains?
Crash Crash (2005) Character: Shaniqua Johnson
In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.
The Trap The Trap (2019) Character: Mama Jay
A man returns home to Atlanta to help and turn around his family's struggling restaurant with the help of a new chicken recipe.
Jackie's Back! Jackie's Back! (1999) Character: Snookie Tate (Jackie's Childhood Friend)
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.



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