Sheryl Lee Ralph
Actor
- Born
- December 30, 1956, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
- Age
- 69 years old
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Total works
- 49 movies, 56 TV shows
- Latest work
- Lisa Ann Walter: It Was an Accident (2026)
- Genres
- Comedy
Sheryl Lee Ralph is an American actress and singer who earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981). She gained significant recognition for her role as Barbara Howard in the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, which began airing in 2021. Ralph's portrayal in this series earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, making her the first Black woman to win this award in 35 years. Other notable works include her performances in various stage productions and television series throughout her career.
