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Sheryl Lee Ralph was born on 30 December, 1956 in Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S., is an American actress and singer (born 1956). Discover Sheryl Lee Ralph's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

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Occupation Actress · singer
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 30 December 1956
Birthday 30 December
Birthplace Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Sheryl Lee Ralph's Husband?

Her husband is Eric Maurice (m. 1990-2001) Vincent Hughes (m. 2005)

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sheryl Lee Ralph worth at the age of 67 years old? Sheryl Lee Ralph’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Sheryl Lee Ralph's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1956

Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer.

1970

Ralph began her career in the 1970s, starring in the 1977 American crime comedy film A Piece of the Action directed by Sidney Poitier.

1972

Sheryl graduated in 1972.

Earlier that year, she was crowned Miss Black Teen-age New York.

At 19, Ralph was the youngest woman to ever graduate from Rutgers University.

During her time at Rutgers, Ralph was one of the earliest winners of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships awarded by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

That year she was named one of the top ten college women in America by Glamour magazine.

Initially she hoped to study medicine, but after dealing with cadavers in a pre-med class and winning a scholarship in a competition at the American College Theater Festival, she gave up medicine for the performing arts.

Many years later, she served as the commencement speaker at Rutgers for the Class of 2023.

1977

She made her film screen debut in the 1977 comedy film A Piece of the Action.

1980

She also made several appearances in television shows, such as Good Times, Wonder Woman and The Jeffersons. Ralph then landed a role in the Broadway production Reggae (1980), before portraying Deena Jones in the original Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981).

1981

Known for her performances on stage and screen she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

Since 2021 she has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award.

1982

On television, she was in the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow while starring on Broadway in Dreamgirls. For her performance in Dreamgirls, Ralph was nominated in 1982 for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

1984

Afterwards, she signed with Sid Bernstein's music label, and released her only studio album In the Evening in 1984.

The album's title track peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart and No. 64 on the UK Singles Chart that same year.

Ralph landed the leading role of Ginger St. James on the television series It's a Living.

1986

After early guest roles on television shows such as Good Times, The Jeffersons and Wonder Woman she then starred in the ABC sitcoms It's a Living (1986–1989) and New Attitude (1990), as well as the Nick at Nite sitcom Instant Mom (2013–2015).

1988

In 1988 she starred in the Disney film Oliver & Company, providing the voice of Rita, a sassy Afghan Hound.

1989

Ralph's other notable roles include The Mighty Quinn (1989), Mistress (1992), The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), and The Comeback Trail (2020).

Her first leading role in a film came as Denzel Washington's wife in The Mighty Quinn, released in 1989.

1990

In 1990, she was cast as Vicki St. James in the ABC sitcom New Attitude.

The following year, Ralph won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her performance in the 1990 drama film To Sleep with Anger.

During the 1990s she also had roles in The Flintstones, Deterrence, and Unconditional Love.

She provided the voice of Cheetah in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited.

Ralph produced Divas Simply Singing, which has become an important AIDS fundraiser.

1991

In 1991, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her performance in the 1990 comedy-drama film To Sleep with Anger.

1992

In 1992, she starred with Robert De Niro in the title role in Mistress.

That same year, she played Etienne Toussaint-Bouvier on Designing Women, and co-starred with Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman.

1993

She also played Florence Watson, the mother of Rita Louise Watson (Lauryn Hill) in the 1993 film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

1996

Her role as Dee Mitchell, in the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001) earned her five NAACP Image Award nominations.

Her role as Dee Mitchell on Moesha (1996–2001) earned her five nominations for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

2002

Her other Broadway roles include Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and Madame Morrible in Wicked (2016–2017).

Additionally, she has produced the Broadway plays Thoughts of a Colored Man (2021) and Ohio State Murders (2022).

Ralph was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Stanley Ralph, a college professor, and Ivy Ralph O.D., a Jamaican fashion designer and the creator of the kariba suit.

She has a younger brother, actor and comedian Michael Ralph.

According to a DNA analysis, she descends partly from the Tikar people of Cameroon.

She was raised between Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island.

Ralph attended Uniondale High School in Uniondale, New York.

She starred in a high-school production of the musical Oklahoma!, portraying Ado Annie.