Cheryl 'Salt' James

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.972

Gender

Female

Birthday

28-Mar-1966

Age

(60 years old)

Place of Birth

New York, New York, U.S.A.

Also Known As
  • Salt
  • Cheryl James
  • Salt-N-Pepa

Cheryl 'Salt' James

Biography

Cheryl Renee James (born March 28, 1966), better known by her stage name Salt, is an American rapper and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the American Grammy–award winning female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa, which also includes Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Spinderella (Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper). James starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group; which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Salt also co-starred in the 1993 motion picture Who's the Man? and Coming 2 America (2021).


Credits

Only Daughter Only Daughter (2013) Character: Dancer #1
Raised by a single mother in a rural New Hampshire town, 18-year-old Dawn Cowley sets out to find the father she has never known and discovers the devastating secret that had torn her family apart.
Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1 Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1 (1990) Character: Self
SLAMMIN!... Rap's #1 video magazine. Here are the acts you're going to be meetin' in the premiere episode of this 1990 Video VHS Magazine produced by Night Flight creator Stuart S. Shapiro. Waking up in the morning with Big Daddy Kane...KANE style, a spin in Ice T.'s Ferrari and a tour of his home with the Rhyme Syndicate posse, MC Hammer contributes his def videos, Queen Latifah and her dancers 007 and 99 allow Slammin' into their "Queendom" to drop science on women in the rap industry. Chuck D, KRS-One, Chris Rock and Steve White take a comic's look at rap movies. Host Alex Winter races around town, trying to hook up with Slammin's rap acts in this premiere issue.
For Our Children For Our Children (1993) Character: Self
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.
Surviving A Break-Up Surviving A Break-Up (1992) Character: Self
Oprah Winfrey moderates a panel of teens, celebrities and experts to discuss surviving the end of relationships.
I Hate The Way I Look I Hate The Way I Look (1994) Character: Self
Oprah Winfrey moderates a panel of teens, celebrities and experts to discuss the obsession teens have with their appearance.
And I Danced And I Danced (2018) Character: Self
THEY DANCED. The documentary is about women and men who danced and helped make a lot of Rappers and Singers performance presentations exciting and unforgettable.
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) Character: Self [Salt-N-Pepa]
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) Character: Self (archive footage)
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) Character: Self - Perfomer (Salt-N-Pepa)
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sinatra sung by vocalists and groups from the early days of rock and roll to the 90's. A living legend toasted by legends of the music world and of Hollywood.
Who's the Man? Who's the Man? (1993) Character: Teesha Braxton
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop (2010) Character: Self
Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jean Grae, Roxanne Shante, Trina, The Lady of Rage, and many more.
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens (2016) Character: N/A
We knew the return of Hip-Hop Honors after a six-year hiatus would be huge, but with a surprise from Diddy and some major beef getting squashed, this year was bigger than ever.
Raw Nerve Raw Nerve (1999) Character: Detective Valerie Sanchez
A cop, who is losing his sanity, lures his girlfriend and his former partner into the dangers of arson, robbery, and murder.
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997) Character: Three Little Kittens (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic nursery-rhyme land.
Sandy Wexler Sandy Wexler (2017) Character: Testimonial
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game (2021) Character: Self
An intimate look at the evolution and impact of women emcees and rappers, told by the trailblazing artists who helped create a musical and cultural empire.
Good Hair Good Hair (2009) Character: Self
An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.
United Skates United Skates (2018) Character: Self
When America's last standing roller rinks are threatened with closure, a community of thousands battle in a racially charged environment to save an underground subculture.
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) Character: Self
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
Stay Tuned Stay Tuned (1992) Character: Band Member in "Start Me Up" Music Video
Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special (2017) Character: Salt-N-Pepa
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in this third annual music and variety special.
Coming 2 America Coming 2 America (2021) Character: Salt
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Rhyme & Reason Rhyme & Reason (1997) Character: Self
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025) Character: Self
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, rock royalty once again gathered to celebrate the induction of another class of performers, influencers and excellent musicians into the Hallowed Hall of Rock. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the Performer category.



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