Projects in Development (3 titles)	Budget
A Christmas Twist (TV Movie) - Hazel (rumored) Hazel (rumored) See fewer
Fly (TV Series) - Patrice 'Mama Trice' Wyatt (16 episodes) Patrice 'Mama Trice' Wyatt (16 episodes) See fewer Crash!, Part 2 Season 1, Episode 16 - Patrice 'Mama Trice' Wyatt Patrice 'Mama Trice' Wyatt See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The 7th Day Mrs. Lavern Leonard Mrs. Lavern Leonard See fewer

Past Film & Video (34 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Marvelous 2023 (2023) (Short) - Alberta Alberta See fewer	$35K
First (2022) Janice Janice See fewer
Catfish Christmas (2022) Helen Helen See fewer
Holiday Hideaway (2022) Rose Rose See fewer
All the Men in My Life (2022) Jackie Helms Jackie Helms See fewer
Never and Again (2021) Mrs. Donna Mrs. Donna See fewer
When We Kill the Creators (2020) Billie Billie See fewer
Heavenly Deposit (2019) Nurse Williams Nurse Williams See fewer
Resolution Song (2018) Edith, Associate Producer Edith, Associate Producer See fewer	$78K
Sweet Dreams, Momma (2017) (Short) - Denise Denise See fewer	$10K
Nina (2016) Clifton's Mom Clifton's Mom See fewer	$7MM
Juney Smith's Black American Film Collection (2016) (Video) - City Teacher 2 City Teacher 2 See fewer	$1MM
Lucky Girl (2015) Melanie Jackson Melanie Jackson See fewer
Hollywont (2013) Carol Carol See fewer
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) Sarah Sarah See fewer		$22MM	$52MM	$53MM
California Solo (2012) Carol Carol See fewer	$200K	$3K	$15K	$15K
Hopelessly in June (2011) Mrs. Myers Mrs. Myers See fewer	$1MM
Our Family Wedding (2010) Earlene Earlene See fewer	$14MM	$7.6MM	$20MM	$21MM
Preacher's Kid (2010) Sister Watkins Sister Watkins See fewer	$7MM	$191K	$515K	$515K
Busted (2009) Ms. Lucille Ms. Lucille See fewer	$200K
A Simple Promise (2008) Mary Mary See fewer	$250K
Uncle P (2007) Bertha Miller Bertha Miller See fewer	$1.4MM
City Teacher (2007) Anita Sawyer Anita Sawyer See fewer	$250K
Lost Signal (2006) Nancy Caulderbank Nancy Caulderbank See fewer	$2MM
Who Made the Potatoe Salad? (2006) Mrs. Jenkins Mrs. Jenkins See fewer	$1MM
Forbidden Fruits (2006) (Video) - Minister's wife Minister's wife See fewer	$2.2MM
Salvation (2003) (Short) - Auntie Reed Auntie Reed See fewer
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) The Nurse The Nurse See fewer	$1MM	$36K	$1.2MM	$1.2MM
Clockin' Green (2000) (Video) - Sonya Brignone, Associate Producer Sonya Brignone, Associate Producer See fewer
Frozen Hot (1999) Attorney Ross, Producer Attorney Ross, Producer See fewer
Her Married Lover (1999) Dr. Solomon Dr. Solomon See fewer
Set It Off (1996) Detective Waller Detective Waller See fewer	$9MM	$8.8MM	$36MM	$42MM
Reality Bites (1994) Libby Cumba (uncredited) Libby Cumba (uncredited) See fewer	$12MM	$5.1MM	$21MM	$33MM
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) McCabe McCabe See fewer	$45MM	$7.1MM	$28MM	$71MM

Past Television (22 titles)	Episodes
Poppa's House (2025) (TV Series) - Felicia (1 episode, 2025) Felicia (1 episode, 2025) See fewer Graduation (Mar 3, 2025) Season 1, Episode 13 - Felicia Felicia See fewer	1
Haus of Vicious (2022–2024) (TV Series) - Carolyn (16 episodes, 2022) Carolyn (16 episodes, 2022) See fewer Vicious Showdown (Oct 31, 2024) Season 2, Episode 8 - Carolyn Carolyn See fewer See more See fewer Loading	16
Casting The Net (2020) (TV Series) - Mabel Singer / Mabel (5 episodes, 2020) Mabel Singer / Mabel (5 episodes, 2020) See fewer The Outlaw Derek Abrams (Feb 3, 2020) Season 1, Episode 6 - Mabel Singer Mabel Singer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Future You (2016) (TV Series) - Henrietta (1 episode, 2016) Henrietta (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Internet Casualties (Jan 24, 2016) Season 1, Episode 2 - Henrietta Henrietta See fewer	1
Being Mary Jane (2015) (TV Series) - Sheila (1 episode, 2015) Sheila (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Sparrow (Oct 27, 2015) Season 3, Episode 3 - Sheila Sheila See fewer	1
Belle's (2013) (TV Series) - Gladys Crawford (6 episodes, 2013) Gladys Crawford (6 episodes, 2013) See fewer Runaway Bride (Mar 1, 2013) Season 1, Episode 6 - Gladys Crawford Gladys Crawford See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Eve (2004–2005) (TV Series) - Mama Pearl (2 episodes, 2004) Mama Pearl (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Lights, Camera, Face Crack! (Jan 4, 2005) Season 2, Episode 11 - Mama Pearl (credit only) Mama Pearl (credit only) See fewer Dateless in Miami (Dec 21, 2004) Season 2, Episode 10 - Mama Pearl Mama Pearl See fewer	2
My Wife and Kids (2003–2004) (TV Series) - Jasmine Scott (7 episodes, 2003) Jasmine Scott (7 episodes, 2003) See fewer The Wedding (Nov 30, 2004) Season 5, Episode 10 - Jasmine Scott Jasmine Scott See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
What About Your Friends: Weekend Getaway (2002) (TV Movie) - Juanita Juanita See fewer
PBS Hollywood Presents (2001) (TV Series) - Waitress (1 episode, 2001) Waitress (1 episode, 2001) See fewer The Old Settler (Apr 25, 2001) Season 1, Episode 1 - Waitress Waitress See fewer	1
The Old Settler (2001) (TV Movie) - Waitress Waitress See fewer
Stranger Inside (2001) (TV Movie) - Doodle Alderidge Doodle Alderidge See fewer
Selma, Lord, Selma (1999) (TV Movie) - Betty Webb Betty Webb See fewer
In the House (1998) (TV Series) - Porsche Langford (1 episode, 1998) Porsche Langford (1 episode, 1998) See fewer My Pest Friend's Wedding (Apr 7, 1998) Season 4, Episode 22 - Porsche Langford Porsche Langford See fewer	1
The Jamie Foxx Show (1998) (TV Series) - Annabeth (1 episode, 1998) Annabeth (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Convent-ional Gifts (Feb 1, 1998) Season 2, Episode 15 - Annabeth Annabeth See fewer	1
Seinfeld (1997) (TV Series) - Dean Jones (1 episode, 1997) Dean Jones (1 episode, 1997) See fewer The Voice (Oct 2, 1997) Season 9, Episode 2 - Dean Jones Dean Jones See fewer	1
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) (TV Series) - Mrs. Bogzigian (1 episode, 1996) Mrs. Bogzigian (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Bundt Friday (Oct 4, 1996) Season 1, Episode 2 - Mrs. Bogzigian Mrs. Bogzigian See fewer	1
Dangerous Minds (1996) (TV Series) - Judge (1 episode, 1996) Judge (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Pilot (Sep 30, 1996) Season 1, Episode 1 - Judge Judge See fewer	1
The Client (1995) (TV Series) - Alice Ward (1 episode, 1995) Alice Ward (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Them That Has... (Sep 26, 1995) Season 1, Episode 2 - Alice Ward Alice Ward See fewer	1
NewsRadio (1995) (TV Series) - Catherine Duke (1 episode, 1995) Catherine Duke (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Pilot (Mar 25, 1995) Season 1, Episode 1 - Catherine Duke Catherine Duke See fewer	1
Roc (1991–1994) (TV Series) - Eleanor Emerson (72 episodes, 1991) Eleanor Emerson (72 episodes, 1991) See fewer You Shouldn't Have to Lie (May 10, 1994) Season 3, Episode 22 - Eleanor Emerson Eleanor Emerson See fewer See more See fewer Loading	72
Rin Tin Tin: K-9 Cop (1990) (TV Series) - Actress (1 episode, 1990) Actress (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Officer Down (1990) Season 2, Episode 10 - Actress Actress See fewer	1

Theater (6 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II *	Ruby	Michelle Shay, dir. Produced by Sophina Brown, at The Matrix
Having Our Say *	Dr. Bessie Delaney	Chuck Smith, dir., at The Goodman Theater, Chicago
Two Trains Running, by August Wilson *	Risa	The late Lloyd Richards, Yale Rep Theater
August Wilson’s Fences *	Rose	Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Ryan Quinn, Director
August Wilson's, Fences *	Rose	Shakespeare and Company, in the Berkshires, dir. Christopher Edwards
The First Deep Breath *	Ruth	The Geffen Playhouse, directed by Steve Broadnax

Film (21 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
The Magnificent Room *	Billie	Cynthia Mort, Dir.
Lucky Girl *	Melanie Jackson	Greg Carter, Dir.
Tyler Perry's Temptation *	Sarah	Tyler Perry, Dir.
Nina *	Clifton's Mother	Cynthia Mort, Dir.
Preacher's Kid *	Sister Watkins	Stan Foster, Dir/Warner Bros.
Our Family Wedding *	Earlene	Rick Famuyiwa, Dir.
California Solo *	Carol Brodie, Parole Officer	Marshall Lewy, Dir.
Hopelessly In June *	Mother	Vincent Brantley, Dir.
Dead Of Winter (Lost Signal) *	Nancy Caulderbank (911 Operator)	Brian McNamara, Director
Uncle P *	Bertha Miller	Bernard Gourley, Director
Forbidden Fruits *	Minister's Wife	Marc Cayse, Director
Set It Off *	Detective Waller	F Gary Gray/New Line Cinema
Bubba Ho-Tep *	Nurse	Don Coscarelli, Director
Hollywont *	Carol	Damon Coke Daniels, Dir.
Selma, Lord Selma *	BettyWebb	Charles Barnett, Disney
Busted *	Ms. Lucille	Damon ("Coke") Daniels, Director
Stranger Inside *	Doodle Alderidge	Cheryl Dunye, Director
Who Made The Potatoe Salad? *	Mrs. Jenkins	Damon ("Coke") Daniels, Director
A Simple Promise *	Mary	Ernest Harris, Director
"Waterfalls" - TLC video *	Mother	F. Gary Gray, Dir.
A Hard Lesson *	Gail Sawyer	Juney Smith, Director

Television (2 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
Being Mary Jane *	Mother	Salim Akil
Second Chance Christmas *	Bessie	Alton Glass, Dir.

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Self (19 titles)
Hollywood First Look (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode #3.69 (Aug 27, 2021) Season 3, Episode 69 - Self Self See fewer
Bronzeville (2017) (Podcast Series) - Madame Marie (1 episode, 2017) Madame Marie (1 episode, 2017) See fewer 2, 11, 75 (Feb 21, 2017) Season 1, Episode 3 - Madame Marie Madame Marie See fewer
Lucky Girl: Behind the Scenes (2016) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
4TH NAFCA: African Oscar (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Actors Entertainment (2010–2011) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer ActorsE Chat: Ella Joyce/Wallace Demarria/Pepper Jay (Feb 14, 2011) Season 3, Episode 34 - Self Self See fewer ActorsE Chat: Ella Joyce/Anna Shalray (Mar 17, 2010) Self Self See fewer
Reel Black Love (2011) Self Self See fewer
Keepin' It Real with Leslie Berger Talk Show (2011) (Video) - Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer
My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage (2010) Self Self See fewer
Bid Whist Party Throwdown (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 26 November 2005 (Nov 26, 2005) Self Self See fewer
Making of 'Bubba Ho-tep' (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
12th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (1997) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Soul Train (1994) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Host (1 episode, 1994) Self - Guest Host (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Lisa Lisa/Masta Ace/Smooth Sylk (Jun 25, 1994) Season 23, Episode 32 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer
26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Ebony/Jet Showcase (1993) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Episode dated 26 February 1993 (Feb 26, 1993) Self Self See fewer
The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1993) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
7th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (1992) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Choices (1992) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 13th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1992) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Chuck Woolery Show (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Episode #1.15 (Oct 4, 1991) Season 1, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer

Other (2 titles)
South of Midnight (2025) (Video Game) - Pearl (voice) Pearl (voice) See fewer
TLC: Waterfalls (1995) (Music Video) - Ella Joyce Ella Joyce See fewer

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